A critical thinking exploration of historical and contemporary issues in criminal justice. Study and analysis of the core principles and components of the American criminal justice system (police, courts, and corrections), the evolution of criminal justice, criminal behavior theory, crime categories, policing models, challenges in policing, and career opportunities.
Study of the forms of evidence allowed in a courtroom and the evolution of procedural safeguards that govern the admissibility of evidence and ensure due process of law and fair justice for all litigants.
Develops students' abilities in note taking, interviewing, and information gathering to produce clear, objective, organized, and legally sufficient criminal justice reports. Topics include report writing rules, codes, and formatting. Strong emphasis on writing mechanics.
Comprehensive overview of the legal procedures and constitutional requirements followed by law enforcement, the courts and corrections in criminal cases. Every step of the criminal justice process from pre-arrest to appeal will be thoroughly reviewed and studied. Required for the ADMJ Major and Certificate of Achievement.
Study of the forms of evidence allowed in a courtroom and the evolution of procedural safeguards that govern the admissibility of evidence and ensure due process of law and fair justice for all litigants.
An examination of the evolution of policing as it relates to the current progressive policing era. Interrelationships and leadership role expectations among police and the public are studied.
Principles of California criminal law, including laws of arrest, search and seizure, application sections of the Constitution of the United States and relevant cases as they apply to and affect contemporary law. An understanding of the California Penal Code and other criminal statutes.
This course introduces students to forensic evidence and the crime lab. Topics include history and sub-disciplines of forensic science, structure of crime labs, types and characteristics of evidence, methods of laboratory analysis, requirements of courtroom admissibility, and expert testimony.
Principles of California criminal law, including laws of arrest, search and seizure, application sections of the Constitution of the United States and relevant cases as they apply to and affect contemporary law. An understanding of the California Penal Code and other criminal statutes.
The organization, techniques, procedures, and ethical issues involved in criminal investigations conducted by sworn personnel. Topics include crime scene searches, interviews and interrogations, evidence, and the role of the investigator in court proceedings.