Criminal Justice Training for the Rest of Your Future!

Students entering the Criminal Justice Training program have some of the finest professionals in the region as trainers. Detectives, Deputies and Sergeants from Des Moines, King County, the Criminal Justice Training Center and Highline Community College march them through law, patrol procedures, test preparation, investigations and more! Deputy Ferguson, Deputy Mitchell and Sergeant Johnson recently ran the students through mock "Oral Board" interviews - preparing them for future opportunities with local agencies – these were pictured on the flyer!
Students may earn college credit as well as experience the most unique opportunity available to high school students interested in this field. Law Enforcement, Corrections, Security, Investigations, K-9 and many more areas of Criminal Justice Training are covered in this program. Most classes are held off campus at local agencies with transportation provided. Second semester students have an opportunity to intern and must provide their own transportation. This broad area of employment has a very strong future, with training focused on adaptability and preparation for diverse opportunities. A uniform code will be required for designated classes and fundraising activities will help offset expenses. For more information email me at marquema@hsd401.org

POLICE SCIENCE SPECIALITY STANDARDS:

These standards apply to occupations or functions primarily involved in Police Science. The standards specify the knowledge and skills that the worker in this field should have.

1. Ethics and Legal Responsibilities
2. Constitutional Law, Washington State Statutes, Criminal Law
3. Interpersonal and Communication Skills
4. Physical Requirements to Pass Criminal Justice Fitness Ability Test
5. Safety, Health and Environmental (First Aid)
6. Information Technology Applications
7. Patrol Procedures
8. Procedures for Field Contacts/Field Interviews/Protective Frisk
9. Arrest/Search/Seizure
10. Procedures for Custodial Interrogation
11. Traffic Procedures
12. Collision Investigations
13. Crime Scene Investigation and Rules of Evidence
14. Crisis Intervention
15. Court System and Phases of Trial Practice and Procedure
16. Employability and Career Development

Careers in Criminal Justice:

• Police
• Investigations
• Crime Scene Specialist
• Security Officer/Investigator
• Corrections Officer/Investigator