CJK 0001 - Introduction to Law Enforcement

Credit Hours: 0.3
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Law enforcement officers have the authority to enforce laws and maintain civil order. This responsibility must never be taken lightly. Officers must always act within the boundaries of their authority and uphold the recognized standards of their profession’s code of ethics. This chapter provides an overview of the law enforcement training program and the requirements for students to become sworn officers; gives students instruction on basic criminal justice values and ethics; defines sexual harassment and ways to avoid compromising interactions with other officers and the public; and emphasizes the command structure within a criminal justice agency. Students will also receive a basic understanding of the structure and components of the criminal justice system.
Post-Secondary Adult Vocational