CRIMINAL JUSTICE &
 LAW ENFORCEMENT

P.O. Box 5187
1202 East Locust

Bloomington, IL. 61702-5187

Phone: 309 - 829 - 8671

Fax: 309-828-3546

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Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement I

Articulated with Heartland Community College

This program is designed to introduce students to various aspects of law enforcement and the legal system. Students will be introduced to the history of law enforcement, constitutional law, Illinois law, and the courts and legal system.  Students will discover communication and dispatch operations, create reports, analyze records and criminal investigations, establish proper search and seizure procedures, and encourage community relationships.  Students will also hear from various industry speakers who will expand on the multitude of career opportunities in the criminal justice field.  Finally, students will participate in job shadowing experiences and develop law enforcement skills and ethics to enhance employability.  All criminal justice students must take the proficiency exam to qualify for Heartland Community College credit.

Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement II

Students will have the opportunity to experience a variety of experiences through extended campus settings.  Students will be introduced to police administration, a variety of management styles, interviewing techniques, preliminary investigations, police security services, pursuits, arrests and expand their knowledge of computer systems.  Students will examine different avenues of criminal justice such as social work and probation, court reporting, and paralegal services.  Finally, students will participate in job shadowing experiences and develop law enforcement skills and ethics to enhance employability. All criminal justice students must take the proficiency exam to qualify for Heartland Community College credit