Law Enforcement Services-Course 1

Open to grades 9-12

This introductory level course provides an overview of the eligibility and training standards required for various professions in law enforcement and examines the roles and responsibilities of the police, courts, corrections, private security, and other U.S. protective agencies. Students will learn the history and the development of law enforcement and the concerns facing law enforcement today including discretion, civil liability, decision-making, and police community relations. Students will gain experience in the area of police communications, report writing, procedures regarding probable cause, warrants, arrests, use of force, and patrol and traffic procedures. Students will compete in law enforcement competition opportunities during the year. (Skills USA)

Tues/Thurs 3:45pm-6:00pm    

10 Credits   UC "g" College-Prep/Interdisciplinary

Somerset High School

This course is a 10 unit semester course. Students are required to complete additional Google Classroom Assignments during the semester.