LAWE - LAW ENFORCEMENT

The following course is offered at the branch campuses only.

LAWE 201. Introduction to Juvenile Delinquency 3 cr.

An introductory overview of the juvenile justice system of due process, custody, detention and release. Note: course does not meet upper division requirements towards completion of Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice. Branch Campuses Only.

LAWE 202. Police Patrol Procedures 3 cr.

A critical review of police procedures and the influences on police behavior; policy development, including the police role; discretion; police community interaction and arrest, search and seizure. Branch campuses only.

LAWE 203. Introduction to Police Supervision 3 cr.

An introductory overview of police supervision and concerns as it applies to law enforcement. (Note: Course does not meet upper division requirements toward completion of Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice.) Branch campuses only.

LAWE 204. Introduction to Aspects of Correction 3 cr.

Issues affecting correction practices and inmates. Note: course does not meet upper division requirements towards completion of Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice. Branch campuses only.

LAWE 205. Crime in America 3 cr.

A look at the American crime problem in a historical perspective including factors affecting the distribution of crime trends, crime prevention tactics and New Mexico crime trends. Note: course does not meet upper division requirements towards completion of Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice. Branch campuses only.

LAWE 206. Systems and Practices in Corrections 3 cr.

An introduction to analysis and examination practices of control and treatment of offenders. Note: course does not meet upper division requirements towards completion of Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice. Branch campuses only.

LAWE 207. Legal Aspects of Law Enforcement 3 cr.

An evaluation of police authority including responsibilities, civil liability, liability implications, legal obligations, legal restraints, laws of arrest, and search and seizure. Branch campuses only.

LAWE 220. Cooperative Experience 3 cr.

Supervised cooperative work program. Student is employed in an approved law enforcement occupation and rated by the employer and instructor. Branch campuses only. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

LAWE 221. Law Enforcement Internship 3 cr.

Application of knowledge, skills and abilities, in an agency as an intern and integrated member of a law enforcement affiliated agency. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.