The focus of this course involves the study of the philosophy and history of careers within the criminal justice profession. Topics include orientation to a broad variety of criminal justice careers including: law enforcement, correctional services, security agencies and their organizational structures. The basics of risk identification; quantification; prioritization; and the risk transfer process will be reviewed. Additionally, a component on interagency communications will be presented. Students will also gain an understanding of the importance of recording accurate and thorough professional notebooks.
Credits: 3.00