Criminal Justice @ EL

The Criminal Justice program explores the three main components of the United States criminal justice system; cops, courts and corrections. Students are engaged in scenarios which place them in situations that law enforcement officers faces using discretion, enforcement decisions, ethics and leadership. Students learn to investigate, read crime scenes and collect physical evidence. Students will take part in physical exercises with a goal to meet the entrance standards of the Maine Criminal Justice Academy. Students should have the attributes of honesty, service, dedication, and a willingness to learn.
Our program provides opportunities for students to interact with criminal justice professionals, via field trips, guest speakers, and job shadows. Community service opportunities are available during the school year. Successful students will receive 6 college credits

CJ 1
Topics explored: Working as a team, report writing, stress management, judicial systems, criminal, juvenile and tort law, ethics, public relations, accident investigation, traffic laws and functions, liquor laws, radar operation and other topics of investigation.
Students enrolling in Criminal Justice Program should:

+ have good grades
+ be able to do physical training
+want to develop leadership skills
+ be honest, loyal, and service-oriented
+ demonstrate good attendance
+ be self-disciplined
+ display common sense
+ show good decision making skills

CJ 2
Advanced criminal justice training topics: Criminal Investigations, Case Preparation, Identification of Suspects, Handling Physical Evidence Handling Crimes Against People & Property, Motor Vehicle Thefts, Identification & Handling of Drugs, Arson Investigation, Injury, Death & Abuse Cases, Courtroom Testimony & Demeanor, Traffic Control & Accident Investigation, Polygraph, Photography, Corrections, Resume Preparation & Formal Interviewing Techniques, Criminology and more!

Instructor: Steven Reece