Police Science-Law Enforcement - AAS

A program that prepares individuals to perform the duties of police and public security officers, including patrol and investigative activities, traffic control, crowd control and public relations, witness interviewing, evidence collection and management, basic crime prevention methods, weapon and equipment operation and maintenance, report preparation and other routine law enforcement responsibilities.

Careers

Criminal justice careers include law enforcement officers, detectives, probation and correctional treatment specialists and special investigators. Career opportunities are available at federal, state and local levels of government, as well as within the private sector.

Program Outcomes

1. Recognize the personal demands required of public safety personnel.
2. Apply correct legal principles and procedures to ensure justice.
3. Demonstrate accepted verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills expected of public safety professionals.
4. Demonstrate the ability to identify possible responses in unique situations and emergency situations and apply appropriate actions.
5. Recognize accepted ethical, integrity, and professionalism standards expected of public safety personnel.
6. Develop comprehensive insight into how law enforcement, the courts, and corrections interrelate to form the criminal justice system.

Accreditation

Hutchinson Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.