CRIM 6504 — Policing in U.S. Communities
4 semester hoursGraduateLectureusually offered: falltypical days: MBostonTraditional
Studies the historical and contemporary issues regarding the purpose and function of police in U.S. communities. Focuses on understanding variation in crime-control strategies across ecological settings, which complicates police leaders' efforts to reach balance between appropriately responding to citizen calls for service and proactive policing. Highlights effective policing efforts, which routinely involve bringing officers and community residents together in the hope of solving problems. Critically assesses the role of systemic racism and contemporary police practices that impact police-community relationships.
Offering history
| Term | Sections | Enrolled | Capacity | Full | Open seats/section |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2025 | 1 | 17 | 30 | 57% | 13.0 |
| Fall 2025 | 1 | 13 | 30 | 43% | 17.0 |
Snapshots from scheduled scrapes — not live seat availability. "Full" can exceed 100% when sections over-enroll.
Meeting times
Share of recent sections by weekday: M 57% · T 43% · W 0% · Th 0% · F 0%
Common patterns: M (57% of sections), T (43% of sections) — in patterns, R means Thursday
Professors
Fall
- Steven Catalano (100% of students) · reviews
Spring
- Steven Catalano (100% of students) · reviews
Percentages are each professor's average share of the season's enrolled students in recent terms.
Links
Official catalog (CRIM course descriptions) · Student reviews on RateMyHusky · All CRIM courses · Plan it at numap.app