Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security – WVEIS#LA1020
A Society is Defined By How It Defines Justice.
The field of Law & Public Safety offers some very exciting and rewarding career opportunities. With new breakthroughs in forensic technology and an ever-evolving domestic and international Criminal Justice landscape, it’s almost guaranteed that a career as a law enforcement or criminal justice professional will be anything but boring. There is an ever-expanding list of legal and law enforcement career opportunities that welcome individuals with diverse educational and professional backgrounds.
Are you interested in serving and protecting as a uniformed officer on the street, solving crimes with clues at the scene, or defending the innocent in a courtroom? You will learn how to apply your talents to these various specialties in the Law & Public Safety program.
Law & Public Safety is challenging and rigorous. A strong academic background is recommended for students interested in applying for this program.
What You Will Do in the Class
Participate in debates over legal and ethical issues, Learn and practice proper arrest procedures, operate a police car and conduct traffic stops, become a member of a CSI team and investigate staged crime scenes, participate in mock trials and intern in a criminal justice related field.
Skills You Will Learn
Tactical communication, proper arrest procedures, crowd control, traffic scenarios, situational responses, crime scene investigations, and court proceedings.
Tools You Will Use
Duty belt with handcuffs, training firearm, flashlight, radio, a police patrol car with radio, sirens, and lights; uniform, crime scene kit with camera, evidence collection containers, sketching materials, measuring devices, and computers; mock courtroom.
Related Job Titles
Police Officer
State Trooper
Game Warden
Detective
Crime Scene Investigator
FBI Special Agent
DEA Agent
Secret Service Special Agent
Border Patrol Agent
Correctional Officer
Related College Programs
Criminology
WVU, Morgantown, WV
Criminal Justice
Blue Ridge CTC, Martinsburg, WV
Administration of Justice
HCC, Hagerstown, MD
Criminal Justice
Marshall University, Huntington, WV
General Law
George Mason University, Arlington, VA
Our Happy Students
The Law and Public Safety class gave me so many opportunities to gain real-life, hands on experience in the court room and with many experts in the field. It lead me to internships, lifelong professional networks, and ultimately gave me a jump-start to my career. The best part was the friendships and memories I got to make along the way.
Applications for our high school programs are only open for a short term, usually from September through December. Please talk to your guidance counselor about the possibility of applying if the application period has already closed.