Law Enforcement and Administration

Law Enforcement and Administration is the field of study that examines the legal and administrative framework of law enforcement, criminal justice, and corrections at the local, state, and federal levels. It explores the bureaucratic, organizational, and theoretical foundations for police, courts, and other criminal justice system components. It examines the various processes and structures involved in the administration of criminal justice including crime analysis, budgetary management, and personnel management. Additionally, it covers the operation of law enforcement agencies including police, parole, and probation; and legal issues associated with arrests, prosecution, trials, sentencing, corrections, and rehabilitation.