In this course, students analyze the roles and functions of federal and state courts. They differentiate the roles and functions of federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies and explore how law enforcement officers apply professional principles. Students examine modern police functions and policies from a historical perspective. They identify the role of law enforcement officers in American society. Students analyze correctional systems differentiating among jail, prison, and community corrections. Upon completion, students will be able to explain the different levels of law enforcement and how the criminal justice process works.