• Learn about a variety of careers in law enforcement
• Apply problem-solving skills to a variety of scenarios related to law and public safety
• Incorporate police field work and investigative skills to simulations and scenario-based situations
• Experience leadership opportunities and competition through SkillsUSA
Career Focus
- Prepared for immediate employment and further education in the law and public safety field
- Industry Certification – Arizona Department of Public Safety, Security Guard
LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY I
This first-year course is an overview of the history and organization of local, state and federal law enforcement, including the practice and application of law and terminology of law enforcement. This course explains the elements of crime and criminal law, the goals of corrections, constitutional law, and public security. Leadership principles will be learned through a close association with a Career and Technical Skills Organization (CTSO). Dual enrollment will be offered for students to obtain college course credit.
LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY II
This course reviews the application of law and functions of law enforcement for preparation of a career in law enforcement. This second-year course covers practical applications of policing such as ethical responsibilities, use of force, and crime scene security. Students will conduct hands on applications involving necessary equipment for handcuffing, crime scene preservation, vehicle searches and fingerprinting. This course will also offer dual enrollment for credit through Maricopa Community Colleges. Students will become completers in the program by passing a state technical assessment and receive a certificate from Arizona Department of Education.
LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY PRACTICUM
A capstone program for all previous Law and Public Safety students that will apply all previously learned knowledge and skills from the curriculum. Students will learn resume writing, mock interviews and practice law enforcement testing for future career work. Individual Projects that apply course and career knowledge will be an integral part of the course. Dual enrollment will be offered to allow the student to receive college credit and concentrate on future college and career roles.
Law & Public Safety program offered at Buckeye Union and Youngker High School