Lake County High Schools Technology Campus




Criminal Justice

Have you ever wondered how DNA solves crimes or what it takes to be a S.W.A.T. team member? Be the hand of justice that upholds the law, protects our rights, and keeps our communities safe.
What will my classes be like?
Have you ever seen Law & Order or CSI on television and wondered how the crime was solve or why the judge withdrew the evidence? You will learn the legal process of starting from the investigation, to the arrest, and the law behind it all. You'll practice police maneuvers, courtroom proceedings through mock trials, and collecting evidence at a crime scene. Imagine yourself as a police officer on the beat, a lawyer serving justice in the courtroom, or a detective on the crime scene all while enforcing the laws that make this country great. Picture
Program Description
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This program is designed to prepare students for the criminal justice and law enforcement field. Students will learn about constitutional law, criminal law, trial procedures, correctional institutions, the laws of arrest, and rules of evidence. Hands-on activities include simulated police scenarios, forensic examination, crime scene investigation, crisis intervention, emergency response, search and seizure, and interrogation techniques. The responsibilities of law enforcement personnel and the importance of professionalism will be emphasized in this program. Professionals from the field will share their experiences and specialty training. Writing and language skills are taught due to the mandatory writing test that many local police departments have for entry into their departments. To participate in this program, students must have a clean disciplinary record. A police background check is required to participate in job shadows, internships, and ride alongs at local police departments.
Employment Opportunities
  • Animal Control Worker
  • Community Service Officer
  • Correctional Officer
  • Court Reporter
  • Detective
  • Emergency Dispatch Operator
  • First-line Police Officer
  • Forensic Officer
  • Homeland Security
  • Judge
  • Lawyer
  • Paralegal
  • Parking Enforcement Officer
  • Police Cadet
  • Police Officer
  • Probation Officer
  • Security Guard
  • Transit/Railroad Police
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Contact Information            
  • Becmer, Richard, Instructor
  • Johnston, Kenneth, Instructor
  • Lyons, JoAnn, Instructional Aide
  • Witte, Fred, Instructor















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