Course Details

Country: United Kingdom
Institution: University of Surrey
Course Title: Policing and The Police
Course Number: SOC2096
Course Description: This module examines the history, role and function of the police service. We consider the nature of the policing task, the contemporary organisation of the service and a range of issues to do with accountability, efficiency and effectiveness. We will also consider styles of policing, how they have changed over time and the investigation and detection of crime. We look also at some areas which have proved difficult for the service to police which include rape, domestic violence, drugs and organised crime and terrorism.
Language: English
Approved Equivalent: CRIM 401
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