Sinclair Community College

Law Enforcement (CJLES.S.STC)

29.0 Credit Hours

This Short-Term Certificate prepares the learner for future training and education in the field of law enforcement. The certificate enhances law enforcement professional skills and knowledge. It may assist the student in performing well in future civil service examinations for employment or promotion.

Program Outcomes

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Examine the past and present structure of the federal, state and local jurisdictions and the criminal justice components and the influence on law enforcement and society.

Demonstrate the entry-level skills of administering, leading and supervising for the three criminal justice components and explain how law enforcement in collaboration with courts and corrections provide criminal justice services.

Explore the development of law and explain the application of constitutional and case law by law enforcement in the criminal justice process.

Assess the codes of ethics for law enforcement and demonstrate the characteristics of law enforcement professionalism.

Curriculum

BIS 1120

Computer Concepts & Applications

3 credit hours

CJS 1101

Introduction to Criminal Justice Science

3 credit hours

CJS 1102

Constitutional Law

3 credit hours

CJS 1105

Criminal Law

3 credit hours

CJS 1110

Interrogation, Documentation & Testimony

3 credit hours

CJS 1125

Policing

3 credit hours

CJS 2111

Ethics & Professionalism in Criminal Justice

3 credit hours

CJS 1104

Criminal Evidence & Procedure

3 credit hours

ENS 1119

Concepts of Fitness for Criminal Justice

2 credit hours

SPA 1161

Conversational Spanish for Criminal Justice

3 credit hours

Law Enforcement (CJLES.S.STC)

29.0 Credit Hours

Program Outcomes

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Examine the past and present structure of the federal, state and local jurisdictions and the criminal justice components and the influence on law enforcement and society.

Explore the development of law and explain the application of constitutional and case law by law enforcement in the criminal justice process.

Assess the codes of ethics for law enforcement and demonstrate the characteristics of law enforcement professionalism.

Curriculum

3 credit hours BIS 1120: Computer Concepts & Applications

3 credit hours CJS 1101: Introduction to Criminal Justice Science

3 credit hours CJS 1102: Constitutional Law

3 credit hours CJS 1105: Criminal Law

3 credit hours CJS 1110: Interrogation, Documentation & Testimony

3 credit hours CJS 1125: Policing

3 credit hours CJS 2111: Ethics & Professionalism in Criminal Justice

3 credit hours CJS 1104: Criminal Evidence & Procedure

2 credit hours ENS 1119: Concepts of Fitness for Criminal Justice

3 credit hours SPA 1161: Conversational Spanish for Criminal Justice

BIS 1120 Computer Concepts & Applications
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Business Information Systems
Division: Business and Public Services

Introduces students to personal computer concepts including hardware, system software, application software and the Internet. Learn the components of computer systems and develop a broad understanding of computer hardware and emerging technologies. Utilize productivity software such as word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and database. Learn Internet concepts that will allow them to use email systems and currently popular Web browsers to work with websites and Internet applications.

CJS 1101 Introduction to Criminal Justice Science
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Criminal Justice Science
Division: Business and Public Services

Overview of the criminal justice system and an analysis of the interdependence of its components, including legislative, law enforcement, prosecution, court and correctional systems. Examination of responsibilities of professionals in each of these systems, including ethical and legal responsibilities.

CJS 1102 Constitutional Law
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Criminal Justice Science
Division: Business and Public Services

Survey of Federal Constitutional Law. Emphasis on the Bill of Rights with particular attention to the Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Eighth and Fourteenth Amendments. Federal and state statutes relevant to Constitutional Law are reviewed, analyzed and interpreted. Particular emphasis is placed on due process, equal protection, search and seizure, arrest and interrogation.

CJS 1105 Criminal Law
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Criminal Justice Science
Division: Business and Public Services

Basic concepts of Criminal Law and analysis of state and federal criminal statutes. Elements of crimes, criminal liability, jurisdiction over criminal offenses and criminal defenses and criminal responsibility will be examined. Additionally, crimes against property, crimes against persons and alcohol and drug crimes will be covered.

CJS 1110 Interrogation, Documentation & Testimony
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Criminal Justice Science
Division: Business and Public Services

Development of communication skills applicable to criminal justice professionals. Emphasis on interviewing, interrogation, documentation of evidence in various documents, forms, reports and oral testimony.

CJS 1125 Policing
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Criminal Justice Science
Division: Business and Public Services

Management and leadership of law enforcement agencies, including investigations, patrol, internal affairs, traffic enforcement and an overview of community based and problem-oriented policing theory and practice. Emphasis on crime analysis and prevention, community partnerships to reduce crime and community education. Principles of organization, staffing, budgeting, controlling, training and planning.

CJS 2111 Ethics & Professionalism in Criminal Justice
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Criminal Justice Science
Division: Business and Public Services

Examination and analysis of legal and ethical obligations of criminal justice professionals in law enforcement, corrections and the courts. Study and assessment of policy and actions of individuals and organizations within the criminal justice system regarding conformity to accepted ethical and legal standards.

CJS 1104 Criminal Evidence & Procedure
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Criminal Justice Science
Division: Business and Public Services

Overview of state and federal court systems. Study, analysis and application of the Rules of Evidence and Rules of Criminal Procedure from investigation to arrest and through trial and the appellate process. Ethical guidelines for criminal justice professionals in the detection of crime, apprehension and prosecution of the accused and constitutional restrictions on government actions.

ENS 1119 Concepts of Fitness for Criminal Justice
Credit Hours: 2.0
Department: Exercise, Nutrition and Sport Sciences
Division: Life and Health Sciences

This course will provide the student an opportunity to learn and experience behaviors that will result in a healthy lifestyle. Principles of fitness and evaluation methods, as well as steps to take to achieve a healthy lifestyle will be explored.

SPA 1161 Conversational Spanish for Criminal Justice
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Spanish
Division: Liberal Arts, Communication and Social Sciences

Conversational Spanish focused on learning to communicate with Spanish-speaking individuals in the professional capacity of a law enforcement officer. Oral practice and discussions center on the understanding of the language within its cultural context. Considerable supplementary work required.

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