Have you ever thought about a career as a police officer, an FBI or DEA agent, or any occupation that seeks to pursue justice for all? Careers in criminal justice can be found at local, county, state, and federal levels, and even in the private sector. Explore some of the various occupations in this field, while simultaneously learning how they interact with each other and other first responders. Discover various interviewing techniques to uncover the truth. Understand the importance of making ethical decisions, and how you need to keep your sense of right and wrong in check to be successful in this field. LAW111-PBL Careers in Criminal Justice 2 is taught utilizing a project-based learning format. Course Outline Project 1: Ten-Four, Partner In this project, students will learn the ins and outs of communication in law enforcement. They will learn how different agencies, including the police, emergency medical services, and fire departments, work together to ensure public safety. They will create a training manual that helps interns and community volunteers communicate effectively while working across multiple agencies. In the training manual, they will break down the responsibilities of each agency, common lingo utilized in law enforcement, and consider the ethics of law enforcement’s use of social media. Project Objectives Essential Skills · Organize information to use in written and oral communications. · Use informational texts, Internet web sites, and/or technical materials to review and apply information sources for occupational tasks. · Apply factors and strategies for communicating with a diverse workforce. · Align the information gathered to the needs of the audience. · Provide constructive praise and criticism. · Demonstrate effective communication skills in meetings. · Identify positive work-qualities typically desired in each of the career cluster's pathways. Benchmark 1: The Basics of Professional Communication · Identify the unique interpersonal skills required in communicating with inmates, coworkers, and the general public · Research and participate in community and student organizations · Understand the codes of ethics for the criminal justice system and specifically law enforcement officers · Explain laws, regulations, and policies that govern criminal justice professionals · Analyze how constitutional laws impact law enforcement officials and their actions Benchmark 2: Roles and Responsibilities of Various Agencies · Describe the role of emergency medical services in public safety · Explain the duties and responsibilities of firefighters · Examine the roles and responsibilities of first responders Benchmark 3: Lingo · Explain the purpose and demonstrate the use of communication codes and the phonetic alphabet · Describe different equipment and protocols used by law enforcement officers to communicate with each other and the public · Identify communication and jurisdictional problems that may arise as multiple agencies work together Benchmark 4: Social Media · Describe different equipment and protocols used by law enforcement officers to communicate with each other and the public Benchmark 5: Contemporary Topics in Ethics · Discuss both perspectives of common ethical quandaries in the criminal justice field such as the death penalty or solitary confinement · Explain laws, regulations, and policies that govern criminal justice professionals · Analyze how constitutional laws impact law enforcement officials and their actions Project 2: Call Into Question Students will learn about the difference between private security and public law enforcement positions, as well as the various professions in the private security field. Students will also learn specific interrogation practices, including trauma-informed techniques, and put those skills into practice. Students will script (and optionally perform) a mock interrogation, acting as private security guards questioning a suspect. The mock interrogation will follow the protocols for an ethical interrogation and reflect anti-racist and anti-bias initiatives. Project Objectives Essential Skills · Interpret information, data, and observations to apply information learned from reading to actual practice. · Organize information to use in written and oral communications. · Use informational texts, Internet web sites, and/or technical materials to review and apply information sources for occupational tasks. · Respond with restatement and clarification techniques to clarify information. · Apply factors and strategies for communicating with a diverse workforce. · Identify with others’ feelings, needs, and concerns. · Demonstrate self-discipline, self-worth, positive attitude, and integrity in a work situation. · Identify positive work-qualities typically desired in each of the career cluster's pathways. Benchmark 1: Private Eyes · Compare and contrast public security agents to private security workers · Recall the history of private security in both ancient and modern societies Benchmark 2: Interview Techniques · Describe interview techniques used by law enforcement · Determine how establishing rapport can benefit police officers in their jobs Benchmark 3: Practice Round · Identify career opportunities available in private security and their responsibilities · Characterize special investigative units such as the Secret Service and its role in security · Explain how police officers effectively communicate with suspects and inmates Benchmark 4: Wrongful Convictions · Identify elements of wrongful conviction and resources for victims of wrongful conviction Project 3: Finding the Perfect Fit In this project, students will research various careers in criminal justice, including jobs in SWAT, Interpol, Customs and Border Patrol, and Drug Enforcement Agency, among others. Students will complete the job application process, from job search through interview, while playing the role of a specific law enforcement applicant. Project Objectives Essential Skills · Transcribe information, data, and observations to apply information learned from reading to actual practice. · Use informational texts, Internet web sites, and/or technical materials to review and apply information sources for occupational tasks. · Use correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization when preparing written documents. · Write realistic performance goals, objectives and action plans. · Use positive interpersonal skills to work cooperatively with co-workers representing different cultures, genders and backgrounds. · Demonstrate self-discipline, self-worth, positive attitude, and integrity in a work situation. · Identify positive work-qualities typically desired in each of the career cluster's pathways. · Model behaviors that demonstrate reliability and dependability. Benchmark 1: Specialties in Law Enforcement · Summarize the role of a SWAT team member · Analyze similarities and differences between detectives and private investigators · Explain the goal of Interpol · Describe the history of Interpol · Identify how Interpol collaborates with law enforcement agencies to stop international crime · Conduct a job search and identify the training, experience, and other qualifications required for different positions Benchmark 2: Find that Job · Understand the different roles and responsibilities of the US Border Security and its divisions · Recall the purpose of the United States Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) · Identify sources of information for employment and training opportunities and career options in the field of criminal justice · Conduct a job search and identify the training, experience, and other qualifications required for different positions Benchmark 3: Make a Plan · Discuss the different job roles that exist within Interpol · Identify sources of information for employment and training opportunities and career options in the field of criminal justice · Conduct a job search and identify the training, experience, and other qualifications required for different positions Benchmark 4: Applying for the Job · Identify sources of information for employment and training opportunities and career options in the field of criminal justice · Conduct a job search and identify the training, experience, and other qualifications required for different positions · Complete a job application, resume, and cover letter · Apply effective job interview techniques Benchmark 5: Climbing the Ladder · Describe how to make job changes appropriately · Discuss both perspectives of common ethical quandaries in the criminal justice field such as the death penalty or solitary confinement · Analyze how constitutional laws impact law enforcement officials and their actions