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Policing in America (CRJ 214)

Term: 2025-2026 Fall Online Degree

Faculty

Jayson Richard Audette

 

[Virtual] Office Hours

I am a remote part-time employee with the College, and do not have traditional on-campus office hours. Please email me anytime to schedule a phone or virtual appointment.

 

Open Door Policy: Please email me anytime! 

Appointments Policy: Please email me for an appointment. I will do my best to accommodate your schedule. 

 

Contact Information

Email: Jayson.Audette@Newberry.edu 

Office Location: I am a remote part-time employee with the College, and do not have traditional on-campus office hours. Please email me for a phone or virtual appointment.

 

Other Policies

Email Response Time: Please email me anytime you have questions this term. I am not always in Wolf Den everyday or in my email every hour, but I will reply as soon as possible - typically within 24 to 48 hours. 

Estimated Grading Response Time: My goal is within 72 hours after the due date to post grades for writing assessments (e.g., discussions, papers). 

Late Work Policy: Students should consult the Syllabus and Coursework portlets for all due dates, including availability periods for discussions, quizzes, and exams. Deadlines are important! Late assignments are not accepted, and makeup tests are not available. 

Attendance Activities: Attendance in this course will be counted through completing all weekly assignments. 

 

Description

This course is an introduction to the history and evolution of policing in the United States and the various theories of policing. It includes contemporary issues in policing such as administration and management in policing agencies; use of force and coercion; technological advances and their effects on policing; officer training; police discretion; and ethical considerations.