2. Department of Criminal Justice, Forensic Science and Legal Studies

4. Criminal Justice

5. Skills Needed for a Career in Law Enforcement Communication: oral and written Communication: oral and written Investigation Investigation Critical thinking and problem solving Critical thinking and problem solving Firearms Firearms Knowledge of computers Knowledge of computers Conflict management Conflict management

6. Training and Education Needed High School High School 60 hours of College Credit 60 hours of College Credit Associate of Arts Degree Associate of Arts Degree Bachelor’s Degree for the Rank of Lieutenant Bachelor’s Degree for the Rank of Lieutenant Master’s Degree for Captain and Higher Master’s Degree for Captain and Higher

7. Criminal Justice Program Options Certificate - 30 credits Certificate - 30 credits Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) – 62 credits Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) – 62 credits Associate of Arts (A.A.) – 62 credits Associate of Arts (A.A.) – 62 credits Transfer to receive a B.A. or B.S. Transfer to receive a B.A. or B.S.

8. Criminal Justice Curriculum Program concentration Program concentration Electives and supporting courses Electives and supporting courses Core requirements Core requirements

9. Career Opportunities Available in Law Enforcement Police Officer: Municipal, County or State jurisdictions Police Officer: Municipal, County or State jurisdictions Sheriff’s Deputy Sheriff’s Deputy State Trooper State Trooper Dept. of Motor Vehicles Dept. of Motor Vehicles Dept. of Natural Resources Dept. of Natural Resources College Campus or University Police College Campus or University Police Corrections Corrections

10. Federal Law Enforcement Positions: Sworn Officers FBI FBI DEA DEA ATF ATF U.S. Marshals U.S. Marshals Secret Service Secret Service CIA CIA U.S. Postal Service U.S. Postal Service Border Patrol Border Patrol Homeland Security Homeland Security

11. Other Career Options in Criminal Justice Secretary Secretary Bailiff Bailiff Clerk Clerk Criminologist Criminologist Juvenile Services Juvenile Services Counselor Counselor Research Research Security Security

12. Salary and Benefits $24,000-$32,000 Starting (varies) $24,000-$32,000 Starting (varies) $28,000-$55,000 Midrange (varies) $28,000-$55,000 Midrange (varies) Workman’s Compensation Workman’s Compensation Life Insurance Life Insurance Retirement Retirement Deferred Compensation Deferred Compensation Medical Medical Take Home Car Take Home Car College Incentives College Incentives

13. Getting Started Internships Internships Ride along Programs Ride along Programs Tours Tours Explorer’s Programs Explorer’s Programs

14. Criminal Justice Websites www.geocities.com/cjinfocenter www.geocities.com/cjinfocenter www.geocities.com/cjinfocenter www.copcareer.com www.copcareer.com www.copcareer.com www.cjed.com/career www.cjed.com/career www.cjed.com/career http://talkjustice.com http://talkjustice.com http://talkjustice.com

15. Law Enforcement: The Real Deal Pros : Pros : –Helping others who cannot help themselves –Serving the community –Being part of the solution and not the problem Cons: Cons: –Highest county crime rate in the state (PG) –No appreciation –Divorce, substance abuse, and suicide

16. Forensic Science

17. The Profession Applying science to the legal process Applying science to the legal process Identification and evaluation of evidence related to criminal investigations Identification and evaluation of evidence related to criminal investigations Advocate for the truth Advocate for the truth

18. Forensic Science Program Options Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) – 65 - 68 credits Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) – 65 - 68 credits Associate of Science (A.S) - 62 credits Associate of Science (A.S) - 62 credits Transfer to receive B.S. Transfer to receive B.S. Post-baccalaureate students Post-baccalaureate students

19. Forensic Science Curriculum Program concentration Program concentration Electives and supporting courses Electives and supporting courses Core requirements Core requirements Science! Science!

20. Forensic Science Career Fields Anthropology and archaeology Anthropology and archaeology Artistry and facial reconstruction Artistry and facial reconstruction Ballistics Ballistics Biology Biology Chemistry and toxicology Chemistry and toxicology Computer crimes Computer crimes Crime scene investigation Crime scene investigation Digital imaging and enhancement Digital imaging and enhancement DNA analysis DNA analysis Entomology Entomology Fingerprints Fingerprints Firearms and tool marks Firearms and tool marks

21. Forensic Science Career Fields Fish and wildlife Fish and wildlife Footwear and tire tracks Footwear and tire tracks Medicine Medicine Nursing Nursing Odontology Odontology Pathology and death investigation Pathology and death investigation Psychology and psychiatry Psychology and psychiatry Questioned documents and handwriting Questioned documents and handwriting Trace evidence Trace evidence Voice and speech analysis Voice and speech analysis

22. Education, Skills and Experience Required Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology or forensic science Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology or forensic science Internships: paid and volunteer Internships: paid and volunteer Many jobs are entry level/trainee positions Many jobs are entry level/trainee positions

23. Where to Look for Employment www.ascld.org/employment www.ascld.org/employment www.ascld.org/employment www.theiai.org/jobs www.theiai.org/jobs www.theiai.org/jobs www.crime-scene- investigator.net/employment www.crime-scene- investigator.net/employment www.crime-scene- investigator.net/employment www.crime-scene- investigator.net/employment

24. Professional Associations Join regional associations as a student member: Join regional associations as a student member: International Association for Identification (IAI) – parent body and Chesapeake Bay Division International Association for Identification (IAI) – parent body and Chesapeake Bay Division American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS) American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS)

25. Books and Publications Familiarize yourself with forensic science literature: Familiarize yourself with forensic science literature: Criminalistics: An Introduction to Forensic Science, Saferstein Criminalistics: An Introduction to Forensic Science, Saferstein Forensic Science: An introduction to Scientific and Investigative Techniques, James and Nordby Forensic Science: An introduction to Scientific and Investigative Techniques, James and Nordby Journal of Forensic Sciences Journal of Forensic Sciences

26. Forensic Science Websites http://forensic.to http://forensic.to http://forensic.to www.crimescene.com www.crimescene.com www.crimescene.com www.crime-scene-investigator.net www.crime-scene-investigator.net www.crime-scene-investigator.net www.forensicpage.com www.forensicpage.com www.forensicpage.com

27. Paralegal Studies

28. What is a Paralegal/ Legal Assistant? A person who performs substantive legal work that requires knowledge of the law and legal concepts A person who performs substantive legal work that requires knowledge of the law and legal concepts Reduce legal expenses Reduce legal expenses Increase availability of services Increase availability of services

29. Where Are Paralegals Employed? Law offices, courts, legal clinics Law offices, courts, legal clinics Government agencies Government agencies Banks, insurance and accounting agencies Banks, insurance and accounting agencies Other agencies: medical, environmental Other agencies: medical, environmental

30. Job Skills and Tasks Interviewing, investigation, writing Interviewing, investigation, writing Legal and factual research Legal and factual research Draft pleadings, agreements, policy, legal memos and briefs Draft pleadings, agreements, policy, legal memos and briefs Assist in trial preparation and at trial Assist in trial preparation and at trial

31. Paralegal Studies Program Options Certificate – 33 credits Certificate – 33 credits Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) – 68 credits Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) – 68 credits

32. Paralegal Studies Curriculum Program concentration Program concentration Electives and supporting courses Electives and supporting courses Core requirements Core requirements

33. Paralegal Websites www.paralegals.org www.paralegals.org www.paralegals.org www.lawinfo.com www.lawinfo.com www.lawinfo.com www.law.com/career_center www.law.com/career_center www.law.com/career_center