Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
Barry Tech | Human and Public Services | Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement on Long Island
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Students in this course will be introduced to the laws, practices, and techniques necessary to work in the criminal justice system. Students will become familiar with the New York State court and corrections systems, police organizations, and private security. Students will develop the skills needed to deal with social situations and security requirements as they affect the community. Students will also learn cultural awareness and how to diffuse and deescalate. They will learn through handson, real-world activities such as mock trials, demonstrations, police patrol functions, field trips and lectures from guest speakers.
Students Will Learn:
UAV Drone Operation
LiDAR speed enforcement
Handcuffing techniques
Fingerprinting skills
Emergency response techniques
Private security systems
Communications skills
Forensic lab techniques
Police tactics
Crime scene investigation techniques
Security business operations
Court systems and correctional facilities
Paralegal skills
Mock trial skills -
Students Can Be Certified in:
NYS 8-hour Security Guard Course
NYS 16-hour Security Guard Course
American Heart Association Heart Saver/First Aid/CPR
Course available: Grades 10, 11, or 12 Course length: 2 years/CDOS Eligible Location: Barry Tech or GC Tech
Career Opportunities:
Increased government and industry interest in designing and monitoring security systems, as well as anti-terrorism tactics, contribute to the growing job outlook in criminal justice and law enforcement. Graduates often continue their studies at a 2- or 4-year college, pursuing additional education to expand their career opportunities.
Typical job titles in this field include:
Police Officer,
Corrections Officer
Probation Officer
Social Worker or Store Detective
Men and women employed in criminal justice and law enforcement work with police departments, court systems, corrections facilities, military police and private security agencies.
