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Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
Barry Tech | Human and Public Services | Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement on Long Island
About This Course
Students in this course will be introduced to the laws, practices, and techniques necessary to work in the criminal justice system. Students will become familiar with the New York State court and corrections systems, police organizations, and private security. Students will develop the skills needed to deal with social situations and security requirements as they affect the community. Students will also learn cultural awareness and how to diffuse and deescalate. They will learn through hands-on, real-world activities such as mock trials, demonstrations, police patrol functions, field trips and lectures from guest speakers.
Students Can Be Certified in:
- NYS 8-hour Security Guard Course
- NYS 16-hour Security Guard Course
- American Heart Association Heart Saver/First Aid/CPR
- Various FEMA Courses
Students Will Learn:
- UAV Drone Operation
- LiDAR speed enforcement
- Handcuffing techniques
- Fingerprinting skills
- Emergency response techniques
- Private security systems
- Communications skills
- Forensic lab techniques
- Police tactics
- Crime scene investigation techniques
- Security business operations
- Court systems and correctional facilities
- Paralegal skills
- Mock trial skills
Course available: Grades 10–12
Course length: 2 years/CDOS Eligible
Location: Barry Tech or GC Tech
Career Opportunities
Increased government and industry interest in designing and monitoring security systems, as well as anti-terrorism tactics, contribute to the growing job outlook in criminal justice and law enforcement. Graduates often continue their studies at a 2- or 4-year college, pursuing additional education to expand their career opportunities.
Typical job titles in this field include:
- Police Officer
- Corrections Officer
- Probation Officer
- Social Worker or Store Detective
- Men and women employed in criminal justice and law enforcement work with police departments, court systems, corrections facilities, military police and private security agencies.