Criminal Justice

43.0107 CRIMINAL JUSTICE/POLICE SCIENCE
(PDE APPROVED PROGRAM OF STUDY)

The Criminal Justice Program prepares students to apply technical knowledge and skills that relate to performing entry-level duties as a patrolman, corrections officer, juvenile officer, security officer and probation officer. The course stresses patrol and related duties such as traffic and crowd control, the American legal system, techniques used in the police laboratory and training in emergency and disaster situations. Also stressed is physical development with a strong emphasis on self-defense and the building of self-confidence. Investigatory techniques such as interviewing and evidence gathering, report writing, a study of juvenile law and procedure, the techniques of crime prevention, the criminal process from arrest through conviction and procedural matters affecting law enforcement such as arrest, search and seizure and legal principles developed in information lessons are utilized in supervised simulated situations.

Criminal Justice careers are honorable and provide the opportunity for service and a commitment to duty. There are many different aspects associated with careers in the Criminal Justice field, providing a wide range of opportunities.