Criminal Justice Law Enforcement - Nicolet Area Technical College

Criminal Justice Law Enforcement from Nicolet Area Technical College is a Campus Associate Law Enforcement degree that prepares you for a Legal career. Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement students study the law enforcement field plus the areas of physical and behavioral sciences to meet the demands of the police profession, including criminal investigation, traffic theory, and professional communication. About the Program The Criminal Justice-Law Enforcement program is designed for entry level as well as presently employed police officers to complete the requirements in approximately four to five semesters. Students who meet the advanced standing requirements may take tactical skills courses in the 3rd and 4th semester in order to complete the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Board\\\'s standards for certification. Please consult with the program advisor regarding Law Enforcement Standards\\\' Board requirements or a criminal justice practicum. Possible Careers Municipal, County, State, or Federal Law Enforcement Private Security Private Investigator Corrections Code Enforcement Officer Police Telecommunicator/Dispatcher Loss Control/Prevention Manager Government Security Agent Conservation Warden/DNR or Park Ranger Military Law Enforcement Officer Degree Program Outcomes A. Think critically Criteria 1. Asks questions, probes all useful sources of information & looks beyond the obvious 2. Promotes safety 3. Bases decisions on facts rather than assumptions 4. Makes decisions that are legal, and ethical 5. Makes decisions that do not compromise investigations 6. Makes decisions that support long-term problem resolution B. Manage emergencies Criteria 1. Organizes information, resources, activities, and people 2. Takes charge 3. Determines priorities 4. Makes decisions in a timely manner 5. Stabilizes scenes 6. Preserves life and evidence 7. Takes appropriate actions C. Communicate effectively Criteria 1. Delivers written, spoken, and visual communication clearly and accurately 2. Listens actively 3. Responds appropriately in dynamically evolving situations 4. Clearly articulates and documents observations and rationale for actions taken D. Demonstrate professionalism Criteria 1. Demonstrates reliability and proficiency in police procedures 2. Applies the law appropriately 3. Carries out assigned responsibilities 4. Displays a sense of duty and service, reports properly equipped, prepared & willing to participate/engage 5. Adheres to ethical standards E. Conduct investigations Criteria 1. Assesses and stabilizes scenes 2. Identifies witnesses and victims 3. Conducts interviews and interrogations 4. Identifies, collects, and preserves physical evidence 5. Documents physical and testimonial evidence F. Interact with others Criteria 1. Interacts with others to complete tasks, solve problems, resolve conflicts, provide information and offer support 2. Exhibits respectful behaviors and language 3. Adapts to situations and individuals G. Demonstrate tactical skills Criteria 1. Uses sound tactics to enforce and implement initiatives 2. Uses effective approach considerations 3. Uses effective intervention options 4. Uses effective follow-through considerations View more details on Nicolet Area Technical College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Law Enforcement courses.