PSAD 311 Public Safety Policy and Legal Issues
Reviews the U.S and Washington State legal systems and analyzes the applicable laws related to theadministration of public safety organizations. Principles of legal obligations, limitations, liabilities, and immunities are examined and discussed, both in general terms and, where applicable, in terms of how they differ in the treatment of public employers and employees. Assists students in developing an appreciation of the legal responsibilities of public safety administrators to their employees and the public at large.
Cross Listed Courses
N/A
Prerequisite
Admission to the Public Safety Administration BAS program
Offered
Fall, Spring
Outcomes
- Students will compare the unexpected consequences of policy drift.
- Students will analyze how public policy can impact civil rights.
- Students will demonstrate how public policy becomes law.
- Students will examine the influence of political factors on the initiation, formulation, and implementation of public policy.
- Students will evaluate ethical and legal decision making in the management of public safety organizations.
- Students will apply public policy, laws, values, and ethics to operational dilemmas.
- Students will demonstrate skills related to policy analysis, risk management, and research.
- Students will examine the role of courts in the public policy process.
Area of Study:
Career Education
Instructional Mode:
In-person