Invitation to Participate in Free 'Law of the Police' Online Community Course

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To: Campus Community
From: James E. Rogers College of Law
Subject: Invitation to Participate in Free 'Law of the Police' Online Community Course
Date: Mar 03, 2025

We invite you to participate in a unique, free online course – The Law of the Police – offered by the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law in partnership with the American Bar Association Legal Education Police Practices Consortium.

This first-of-its-kind, self-paced, and asynchronous course is based on "The Law of the Police" casebook by Rachel Harmon (University of Virginia) and is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the legal framework surrounding policing. The course explores the laws that govern police practices, the case law that protects both officers and citizens, and the legal accountability of the profession.

This course brings together a variety of learners and subject matter experts, each contributing unique perspectives shaped by their professional and personal experiences. We encourage open, respectful dialogue, and we believe that through these thoughtful interactions, participants will gain valuable insights and broaden your understanding.

Course Highlights:

  • Free and open to the community
  • Non-credit and self-paced with no required meetings
  • No deadlines or end dates – learn at your own pace, the course remains open to participants for 1 year
  • Delivered via the University of Arizona Community D2L Learning Management System
  • Led by legal subject matter experts across seven weeks
  • Weekly professional development-hour certificates available (18 hours per week)
  • Flexible participation—complete all modules or select only those relevant to your needs

This course is an excellent professional development opportunity for students, staff, officers, administrators and anyone in the university and law enforcement communities interested in deepening their understanding of the legal aspects of policing.

We would love for you to take advantage of this completely free learning opportunity. Please feel free to share this invitation with your team and networks.

Course details, syllabus, and registration links are provided on the attached brochures. More information is available on our website.

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