How are police departments organized? What methods have been used to attempt to improve patrol operations? Compare and contrast the role of patrol and investigations. What is community based policing? What other types of policing are currently being used and what do you think of their effectiveness? What are the major challenges facing the police today? Explain the evolution of policing from its beginning in America to today? How can a department recruit minorities in greater numbers? Police discretion is a hot button issue in society today, in your opinion should police officers be allowed to use discretion or should it simply be if you violate the law you face the established penalties?
