Criminal Justice

Tom Grindem

586.783.6570 ext. 1348

grindth@lc-ps.org

This is a two-year course designed to prepare students who have an interest in one of the

numerous careers in law related fields and emergency services.

Students are introduced to Michigan Criminal Law and its applications, police procedures, police administration, criminal investigations, court procedures, first-aid, CPR and the Criminal Justice System as a whole. Students will become familiar with employment opportunities of local agencies, and internships will be made available with those working in the field of law enforcement.

Students compete in local and national skills competitions against other secondary criminal justice students through SkillsUSA and can earn transferable college credits through demonstration of academic knowledge and skills learned through this course.

COURSE SYLLABUS (STATE ARTICULATIONS).doc

In-Class Curriculum

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   1. Michigan Criminal Law and Police Procedure-Michigan State Police

   2. Criminal Justice Today- Schmalleger

   3. Criminal Investigation- Bennett/Hess

Instructional Segments

1.  Law

2.  Ethics

3.  Investigations

4.  Courts

5.  Police Physical Skills

6.  Patrol

7.  Special Investigations

8.  Special Populations

9.  First Aid

10. Motor Vehicle Traffic Crash Investigation

11. Health/Wellness and Employability

12. Special Operations & Emergency Preparedness

Police Training Certifications

1. Community Policing
2. Use of Force
3. Patrol Response to Active Shooters
4. Crash Investigations
5. DUI
6. Effective Courtroom Testimony
7. Report Writing
8. Responding to Robbery Homicide
9. Surviving Search Warrants
10. Suicide by Cop
11. Pursuit Decision Making
12. Crisis Negotiations

****Congratulations****

2011 SkillsUSA State Champions

Crime Scene Investigation

 - Samm C.

 - Jenn A.

 - Adam C.

+++Good Luck in Kansas City+++