Law Enforcement Services

Law Enforcement Services

People depend on police officers and detectives to protect their lives and property. Law enforcement officers have duties that range from controlling traffic to preventing and investigating crimes. They maintain order; enforce laws and ordinances; issue traffic summonses; investigate accidents; present evidence in court; serve legal documents for the court system; and apprehend, arrest and process prisoners.

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Continuing Education

Sample Career Plan

Secondary

English / Language Arts

English/ Language Arts I

Math

Algebra I

Science

Earth or Life or Physical Science

Social Studies / Sciences

State History Civics

Career and Technical Courses

Introduction to Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security Careers

English / Language Arts

English/ Language Arts II

Math

Geometry

Science

Biology

Social Studies / Sciences

U.S. History Psychology

Career and Technical Courses

Criminal Justice I

Information Technology Applications

English / Language Arts

English/ Language Arts III

Math

Algebra II

Science

Chemistry

Social Studies / Sciences

World History Economics

Career and Technical Courses

Criminal Justice II

Introduction to Law Enforcement Services

English / Language Arts

English/ Language Arts IV Technical Reading

Math

Statistics or other math course

Science

Physics or Forensic Science

Social Studies / Sciences

Sociology

Career and Technical Courses

Careers in Law Enforcement Services

Post Secondary

English / Language Arts

English Composition English Literature

Math

Algebra

Science

Chemistry

Social Studies / Sciences

American Government Psychology

Career and Technical Courses

Courts and the Judicial Process

Procedural Criminal Law

English / Language Arts

Speech/ Oral Communication

Math

Computer Applications

Science

Biological Science Physics

Social Studies / Sciences

Juvenile Justice Criminology

Career and Technical Courses

Law Enforcement Administration and Management

Law Enforcement Field Services Ethics and Social Issues

English / Language Arts
Math
Science
Social Studies / Sciences

Political Science Sociology Economics

Career and Technical Courses
English / Language Arts
Math
Science
Social Studies / Sciences
Career and Technical Courses

Complete Law Enforcement Services Major (4-Year Degree Program)