Courses - Spring 2027
GVPT339P
Topics in Public Law; Police Discretion and the 4th Amendment
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
An exploration of the power police officers display when they apply their discretion to stop, question or arrest individuals. Students will dissect State and Federal Court decisions regarding appropriate use of these powers sanctioned by the Fourth Amendment.
Flagship Institution of the University System of Maryland
University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742, USA
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