Criminal Justice and Law I

  • This course combines Introduction to Criminal Justice (CRJ 1010) and Policing Systems (CRJ 1025). Introduces students to the basic components of the criminal justice system in the United States. Concepts of crime, crime data, victimization, perspectives and views of crime, theory, and law are discussed. Particular attention to the criminal justice process, interaction and conflict between criminal justice agencies, and current criminal justice issues are
    examined. The course also examines policing in the United States, including: historical foundations, emerging issues, and the relationship between law enforcement and the community. The various types of law enforcement agencies, their administrative practices, and the behavior of those involved in the delivery of police services are examined from the perspective of democratic values, racial and ethnic diversity, and societal perceptions of police effectiveness. Career requirements, including current and future trends, are also presented.

    Grades: 11-12

    Length: 1 Semester

    Credits: 1 Credit (1 CTE)

    Concurrent Enrollment: Community College of Aurora (CRJ 1010 - 3 credits, CRJ 1025 - 3 credits) 

Criminal Justice II: Investigations

    • Criminal Justice 2: Investigations covers the function of the preliminary investigation at a crime scene (search warrant) to include securing the scene, crime scene searches, police drawings, and recognition and collection of
      evidence. Competencies include investigative skills related to interviews/interrogations, surveillance, executing search and arrest warrants, report writing/documentation, and operational planning. In addition, students will develop an understanding of how Constitutional law, based on Supreme Court cases, impacts criminal justice investigations and enforcement.

      Grades: 11-12

      Prerequisites: Criminal Justice and Law I

    • Length: 1 Semester

      Credits: 1 Credit (1 CTE)

      Concurrent Enrollment: Community College of Aurora (CRJ 2009 - 3 credits) 

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