Law and Public Safety
Criminal Justice
The Criminal Justice program provides students with classroom instruction, simulated lab activities, and practical learning experiences necessary to prepare them for careers in law enforcement, security, and correctional fields. Senior students are prepared to take the OPOTA approved private security academy required for state certification. A more security-conscious society and concern about crime should contribute to the increasing demand for police services contributing to a growth in employment opportunities.
Program Highlights
| Law | Report Writing |
| Patrol Techniques | Public Relations |
| Handcuffing | Dispatching |
| Forensic Science | Self-Defense |
| Radio Communications | Military Skills |
| Traffic Stops | First Aid / First Responder |
| Business and Industry Security |
Career Opportunities
| Dispatcher | Complaint Clerk |
| File Clerk | Police Cadet |
| Industrial Security Office | Private Security Officer |
| Corrections Officer | Court Security Officer |
Career Pathways to
| Private Security Officer | Police Officer |
| Correctional Officer | State Highway Patrol Officer |