American Criminal Justice System:  Will study criminal behavior and apply constitutional and criminal law to crime and punishment. Students will learn law enforcement terminology, classifications and elements of crime, and how various court systems are used to judge and punish offenders.

 

Police Work and Practice in Public Safety:  Learn self-defense and subject control techniques, methods to conduct patrols, surveillance, and traffic procedures. Students will understand the ethical and legal responsibilities of police officers on patrol. Additionally, students will learn the operations of police and emergency telecommunication systems.

 

Investigations and Forensics in Criminal Investigations: Learn the psychology of criminal behavior and apply it to investigative procedures. Students will collect and analyze evidence through case studies and simulated crime scenes such as fingerprint analysis, ballistics, and blood spatter analysis

 

The Correctional System and Services:  Learn institutional rehabilitation and community corrections strategies that prepare them for work in a correctional setting. The student will learn the role and responsibilities of a correctional officer including processing inmates, maintaining security in a correctional setting, and understanding inmate mental health needs.

 

Security and Protective Services: Private Security is an ever-expanding industry that requires trained professionals that can detect, deter, and investigate crime. The course focuses on private security measures used to protect lives, property, and proprietary information. 

 

National Incident Management Systems 100 (4 points)

NECC Level 1 Telecommunicator (9 points)

CPR/First Aid (1 point)

 

Introduction to Criminal Justice (CTAG)

Corrections CJS 1165 (CCP)