CRIM 204

Critical Studies in Policing

Description

Explores policing in New Zealand and beyond, including its legal and theoretical underpinnings. Critically examine media representations of the police, policing and inequality; police culture, power and accountability; the effects of human rights claims on policing methods and emerging threats to policing both locally and globally.

For full course information see the Digital Course Outline.

Digital Course Outlines for 2025 will be refreshed around November/December.

Availability 2025

Semester 1

Lecturer(s)

Lecturer(s) Dr Claire Meehan

Assessment

Coursework + exam

Points

CRIM 204: 15 points

Prerequisites

60 points passes from BA courses