PS 498 "Crime Analysis"

This course examines crime analysis in law enforcement applications. Students will gain a basic conceptual understanding of ways of thinking about crime and public safety problems - and how crime analysis may contribute to addressing these issues.

There is demand for high quality crime analysis in law enforcement because of increased interest in data-driven decisions. The availability of data and technology enables us to carry out crime analysis; however, the most useful analyses require in-depth and critical thinking about public safety problems. Crime analysis also requires knowledge about major theories of crime, and basic skills in collecting and managing data, and analytical and statistical techniques.

This online course focuses on real world applications of crime analysis. Students will also gain a basic conceptual understanding of ways of thinking about crime and public safety problems. The class is oriented to the generalist, and will not require any sophisticated statistical analyses. Persons who successfully complete this course will receive three hours of college credit from North Carolina State University.

Course taught by Deborah Lamm Weisel, Ph.D., a national expert on problem orientated policing and analysis. She has worked with law enforcement agencies across the nation on public safety problems including drug dealing, graffiti, speeding, burglary and gangs.

PS 298 "Legal Issues in Law Enforcement"

This course is a general introduction to the legal concepts that a law enforcement supervisor must know to avoid expensive and unnecessary legal problems. Students receive instruction through a combination of web-based assignments and lectures delivered through live interactive television.

The instructor, Isaac T. Avery, J.D., has served as the supervising attorney for the Crime Control Section of the N.C. Attorney General's Office which provides legal advice and civil defense to the N.C. State Highway Patrol and two other law enforcement agencies for over 28 years before retiring in 2003. He has defended police officers in scores of civil actions in both state and federal trial and appellate courts. He has lectured throughout the country and instructed thousands of officers on use of force, civil liability and police management. He is author of Legal Aspects of Police Supervision and co-author of Legal Aspects of Police Supervision, Resource Book.

Students are encouraged to visit the course web page for further information about course requirements and schedule, it will be updated later this fall.

To enroll in either of these courses, please FAX an application to AOMP at 919-515-7333.

The total cost for the course for NC residents is $425 (tuition + books = $360 + $65)and for those outside of NC, $749 (tuition + books = $684 + $65). Make checks for the total amount payable to AOMP and mail to "AOMP DE-Courses" Campus Box 8102/ Raleigh, NC 27695.

Course materials, including textbooks, will be mailed directly to students. For more information please contact us at (919) 515-5149 or email us.