Description:

The Law Enforcement micro-credential is designed to give students the knowledge to obtain employment in local law enforcement agencies such as city/town police departments, campus police and alike. This program is designed to be completed in two semesters. Students are encouraged to continue on to obtain an Associate’s Degree in Criminal and Social Justice. All the courses within this micro-credential will count towards the Associate’s Degree.

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Career and Transfer Outlook:

Students who earn this micro-credential will have a more competitive resume to obtain law enforcement positions in local police departments; several local police departments have announced in their job postings that preferred qualifications are: ‘some college courses in the field’.

Helpful Hints:

Students must meet the pre-requisite for the courses in this micro-credential - Eligible for ENG101

Micro Credential Outcomes:

Micro Skill Credential- Law Enforcement Skills

Students who complete this Micro Credential are prepared to:

• Understand the hiring process for law enforcement.
• Understand process of arrest, investigation, interrogation, warrant and probable cause.
• Understand due process within Law Enforcement, and be able to apply fourth amendment requirements during police work.
• Identify the basic elements of the following categories of crime: violent crime, sex-related crime, property crime, crime against public peace and order, crime against the administration of government, anticipatory crime, and organized crime.
• Explain the various police functions and objectives in crime scene investigations including crime scene processing and evidence collection.
• Explain the rules for crime scene investigators including the legal aspects of arrest and search and seizure in investigations.