This course furnishes a unique perspective of police, as the writer of the accompanying textbook is an authority in the field with nearly a quarter century of experience in police work. Students will review police history and organization, U.S. police and private security, as well as police department organization, the personal side of policing, qualifications for police candidates, goals and objectives of these crime fighters and peacekeepers, including the dynamics of police culture and operations, provide valuable insight to those specializing in the field of criminal justice.