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High School Introduction to Policing Course

Completed by 3 learners
Ages 15-18
Live Group Class
Interested in the Criminal Justice field, especially Law Enforcement? In this 10-week (20-Day) introductory class, students will learn the basics of this exciting topic from an active police officer & criminal justice instructor.
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:
(100 reviews)

Live video meetings
2x per week, 10 weeks
2-10 learners per class
40 min

What's included

20 live meetings
13 hrs 20 mins in-class hours
Homework
1-2 hours per week. Homework assignments will be announced There will also be an end of the semester assignment given.
Assessment
Grades will be taken in this class and is available. Please let me know at the first of class if you choose this option.
Grading
included

Class Experience

Beginner Level
Do you have an interest in Law Enforcement? Do you watch interesting cop shows on television? Do you want to be a Police Officer, Highway Patrol Officer, Crime Scene Investigator, or even work for the FBI or government agency? In this 10-Week (20-Days) Introduction to Policing career education / trade school class, you may just get the answers you were looking for. Students will be introduced to the broad world of law enforcement and the criminal justice system. This class not only educates the student on the law enforcement topic, but it also helps the student understand what law enforcement officers in general go through on a daily basis. I like to keep my classes small and limited to no more than 10-students so there is more interaction between each other.

Some of the topics we will cover will include How law enforcement and criminal justice in the United States have evolved since the country was founded over 200 years ago. The United States Constitution and Laws. Types of Crime in the United States. Out with the old and in with the new Contemporary Policing. The importance of the Patrol Division within the Departments. Specialized roles of law enforcement, such as: Detectives, SWAT Teams, Drug Task Force, Internal Affairs, etc. Why law enforcement interacting with the Community is important. Updated issues concerning police conduct and how it may impact you in the future. We will also look at becoming a law enforcement professional and everything you may have to go through to reach that goal. 

*There will be a couple of Projects that you will complete as well and one of them will require you to physically go to your local law enforcement agency to interview an officer. 

*Due to the sensitivity of this class, there is the following requirements: Cameras MUST be on at all times, you must ACTIVELY participate, no one younger than 14 will be allowed unless a parent contacts me first, there must be at least 2-students enrolled in the class 5-days prior to it starting and note taking is required. I make note taking a requirement because students seem to learn more if they write it down. If you cannot commit to the class requirements, then please message me. There was a lot of preparation and dedication that went into making this class possible, so please make sure you can commit 10-weeks of your time because trust me, we will discuss many important topics that you can take with you into your career. Thank you.
 
Here is a breakdown of topics for the class that will be covered in the 10-Weeks (Subject to change):
Week 1 – Introductions, Schedule, Getting Hired, Ice-breaker Activity, History of Law Enforcement, Project #1
Week 2 – The American Quest for Freedom & Justice: Constitution & Laws, Use of Force
Week 3 – Project #2, Community Policing, Description of Persons & Vehicles, Law Enforcement Ethics, Week #1 Presentations
Week 4 – Patrol Patterns & Techniques, Unknown & Felony Traffic Stops, Project #2 Presentation.
Week 5 – Note Taking, Report Writing, and Project #3 - FEMA Courses (Industry Certifications)
Week 6 – The Patrol Officers Basic Response to a Crime Scene
Week 7 - 10: Crime Scene Investigation Series & Discussion Questions


(About your Teacher - I have taught criminal justice classes full time to 10th-12th grade at a University Career Center since 2016. I am also currently an active 26-year police officer with lots of experience.)

Other Details

Parental Guidance
Since this is a Law Enforcement related class, students may be subject to Violent Videos, Harsh Language, etc.
Supply List
Students will need to take notes.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree from Liberty University
I have taught 10th-12th grade Criminal Justice classes for the past 8-years for a University Career Center where students completing my 2-year program receives 24-hours of free college credit. I have also taught criminal justice classes on Outschool for 4-years. On top of that I have been a police officer for the past 26-years where I held roles of Patrol Supervisor, Assistant Director (Major) for an Explorer Program, Team Leader on our department (SRT) Special Response Team, School Resource Officer, and many more important roles.

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