Law Enforcement - Year 1

This course is designed to provide students with the foundational principles of law enforcement, including the physical requirements for careers in the field. Students will examine the roles and responsibilities of police, courts, corrections, and protective agencies of fire and emergency services. In addition, this course will cover the basic concepts of criminal and civil law and the interrelationship between different branches of government and its agencies. This course emphasizes the legal responsibilities and challenges of patrol operations. The content covered in this course will include the various methods of policing and the basic day-to-day operations such as report writing, routine incident and emergency response, and investigative practices.

Law Enforcement - Year 2

This course focuses on the statutory rules and regulations related to the development and protection of various branches of law as well as the unique aspects of the juvenile justice system. Additionally, students will learn the appropriate and legal response to crimes according to laws and regulations. This course emphasizes advanced patrol operations such as arrests, use of force, and firearm safety. Students will learn concepts of law related to citizens’ rights, conflict resolution, ethics, CERT training, and terrorism.