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Law Enforcement

Location: ROC and CTEC

Program Description

Law enforcement officers are our front line of defense against the criminal element in society. This course is designed to provide students with a foundational understanding of the criminal justice system and essential skills in maintaining public safety. Covering a range of topics, students will explore the complexity of law enforcement, gaining practical knowledge and hands-on experience in various aspects of the field. Additionally, students will have the opportunity to explore involvement with cadet programs for BPD, KCSO, or California Highway Patrol.


LAW ENFORCEMENT STUDENTS LEARN:

  • Introduction to the Criminal Justice System
  • Extensive Daily Physical Training – Sports physical required prior to beginning the course.
  • Extensive Report Writing
  • Defensive Tactics
  • Baton Training
  • Use of Force
  • Community Policing
  • Criminal Investigation Techniques
  • Ethics and Professionalism
  • Simulation Exercises
  • Ride Along with BPD – Students must pass a criminal background check.
  • Community Service hours (10)
  • Guest Speakers and Field Trips
 

CERTIFICATIONS AVAILABLE:

  • Law Enforcement Program Certificate of Completion 
  • CPR/First Aid Certification
  • Basic Weaponless Defense Certification
  • Basic Baton Certification


THINGS TO CONSIDER:

  • A sports physical is required prior to beginning the course. Please use the Kern High School District sports physical form. To print the form, click link above.
  • Agree to Policy and Procedure Manual (Industry Standards) – To view document, click link above.
  • Proficient reading and writing abilities.
  • Strong verbal communication skills.
  • Consistent attendance (Daytime students = 13 absences allowed. Evening students = 7 absences allowed).

 

CREDIT AVAILABLE:

Meets area "G" approval for UC and CSU admissions

 

15 high school general elective credits or 5 credits of general English (waiver) & 10 electives credits, per semester

 

Bakersfield College (Dual Enrollment)

  • CRIM B1 Introduction to Criminal Justice - 3 Units (fall semester only)
  • CRIM B5 Community Relations - 3 Units (spring semester only)
  • CRIM B9 The Juvenile Justice System - 3 Units (spring semester only)
  • CPR/First Aid .5 units (fall semester only)
  • Basic Weaponless Defense (.5 units)
  • Basic Baton (.5 units
 
 

CAREER PATHWAYS AND RELATED OCCUPATIONS:

  • Police Officer/Deputy Sheriff
  • Police Dispatcher
  • Police Service Technician/Community Service Technician
  • Corrections
  • Probation Officer
  • Military Careers
 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

DRESS CODE: Physical training attire EXAMPLE – black shorts, plain white t-shirt and running shoes. Please refer to the link above for additional policies and procedures (industry standards) of the classroom.
 
WORKOUT EXAMPLES: The following workout activities are examples of what is expected of each student.
  • Extensive cardio/running sessions.
  • Weightlifting routines
  • Obstacle courses
  • Body weight exercises (push-ups, pull-ups, squats, lunges, etc.)
  • Agility drills, including jumping a six-foot wall and fence.
  • Dragging a 165-pound dummy to simulate real-life scenarios.
 
INTERNSHIP: Not Available
 
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