three to four paragraphs reflection of your experiences in the course. For example, did you enjoy the course, anything that you learned, any improvements, etc. Course Goals At the end of this course students will be able to demonstrate various police systems, police culture, the role and career of police, police in the legal system, social and legal restraints on police practices, police discretion in practice, police and the community, police organization and community control mechanisms. The assignments, in class activities, critical thinking discussions, tests, analyzing guest speakers lectures and sharing insights and other learning materials will all serve as proof of subject matter mastery, and knowledge gain throughout the course. Course Learning Objectives After completing this course students will be able to: 1. Describe the framework for understanding the police and policing. 2. Discuss how police can build legitimacy with the public. 3. Explain the need for open and transparent police. 4. Describe the various ways in which police can be held accountable for their actions. 5. Describe strategies for effective policing. 6. Describe some important moments in American police history. 7. Explain the importance of studying police history. 8. Explain the creation of modern police in America. 9. Describe the role of municipal police in America. 10. Explain the role of the county sheriff in America. 11. Explain the different functions and authority of the constable, the co