Program Overview

Law Enforcement Ethics - JUST 2203

This course examines the professional, ethical responsibilities of law enforcement officers and evaluates the need for codes of conduct in the various agencies of law enforcement. Students will examine the relationship between law enforcement agencies and systemically vulnerable populations, with a focus on law enforcement agency behaviour and decision making. Students will develop an awareness of the attempts being made to build ethical, antiracist relationships between law enforcement agencies and communities across Canada, with a focus on Indigenous communities. The course also examines how law enforcement agencies are striving to diversify their hiring and recruitment practices.

Course details

Course code

JUST2203

Credits

3

Format and length

• Lecture: 45 hours

Prerequisites

• JUST 1101
• JUST 1102

Restricted to

• Justice

Delivery format

• In person: This course is delivered in a classroom setting with face-to-face instruction at regularly scheduled times.

Term and schedule

• Winter: Jan. 5 - Apr. 17, 2026
  • Thu: 11:00 am - 02:00 pm (Section A01)
  • Wed: 12:30 - 03:30 pm (Section A02)

Location

• Edmonton

Open Studies

• No

Application

To take this course, apply to our Justice program. Read our application guide for more information.