Law Enforcement
LAW ENFORCEMENT I
Grades: 11, 12
Law Enforcement I is the first year of a two-year sequence.
Units of study - History of Law Enforcement, tools used in law enforcement, criminal law and offenses, Illinois Vehicle Code, including DUI and accidents, search and seizure, use of force, combat tactics and force mitigation, courts and courtroom procedures, crime scene investigations, firearms training, investigate crimes in progress
Tasks you will complete -
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Record facts to prepare reports that document incidents and activities
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Review facts of incidents to determine if criminal act or statute violations were involved
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Gather information
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Drill and ceremony used by military
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Identify elements of a crime
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Utilize resources to complete projects
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Defend one's personal space
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Respond to simulated crimes in progress
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Simulate effective detainment of suspects and offenders
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Conduct simulated searches of both people, property and vehicles
Skills/abilities you need to be successful - integrity, dependability, self-control, active listening, critical thinking, public speaking, one-to-one speaking, conflict resolution, reading comprehension, judgment and decision making, time management, writing, active learning, negotiation
Related careers - Sheriff, State Police, Conservation Officer, Federal Agent, Process Server, Bailiff, Parole Officer, Correctional Officer, Security Guard, Forensic Specialist, Detective, Private Investigator, Emergency Medical Tech, SWAT Officer, Juvenile Officer
Articulated Credit: KCC CRJ 101 - Introduction to Criminal Justice (3 credits)
LAW ENFORCEMENT II
Grade: 12
Required: 70% or higher in Law Enforcement I
Law Enforcement II is the second year of a two-year sequence.
Units of study - Investigating violent crimes, interviewing and interrogation, investigating crimes against children, investigating crimes against property, investigating terrorism, search and seizure, use of force, combat tactics and force mitigation, courts and courtroom procedures, crime scene investigations, firearms training
Tasks you will complete -
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Record facts to prepare reports that document incidents and activities
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Review facts of incidents to determine if criminal act or statute violations were involved.
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Gather information
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Identify elements of a crime
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Utilize resources to complete projects
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Defend one's personal space
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Respond to simulated crimes in progress
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Simulate effective detainment of suspects and offenders
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Conduct simulated searches of both people, property and vehicles
Skills/abilities you need to be successful - integrity, dependability, self-control, active listening, critical thinking, public speaking, one-to-one speaking, conflict resolution, reading comprehension, judgment and decision making, time management, writing, active learning, negotiation
Related careers - Sheriff, State Police, Conservation Officer, Federal Agent, Process Server, Bailiff, Parole Officer, Correctional Officer, Security Guard, Forensic Specialist, Detective, Private Investigator, Emergency Medical Tech, SWAT Officer, Juvenile Officer
Articulated Credit: KCC CRJ 201 - Criminal Investigations (3 credits)