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This course provides an introduction to policing in the United States. What role do police serve in contemporary society? How has that role changed over time? How and why do some police officers engage in corruption? What are the causes and consequences of police use of force? We will discuss the answers to these questions, focusing particularly on how race, politics, and the nature of police organizations contribute to modern policing.

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