CRIJ 4394. Police Law. 3 Hours.
Students address constitutional issues faced by law enforcement officials within the criminal justice system by focusing on cases decided by the U.S. Supreme Court. It emphasizes three key constitutional amendments: the Fourth Amendment’s protection against unreasonable searches and seizures, the Fifth Amendment’s prohibition against compulsory self-incrimination, and the Sixth Amendment’s right to counsel. Primary emphasis is on the judicial interface with criminal justice processes and the rationale for judicial mandates, while considering broader policy implications for law enforcement.
