Law Enforcement Operations (NDP.LEO)

The certificate in Law Enforcement Operations is aimed at students who are seeking a career in law enforcement but may not be able to complete an entire degree at the present time. This certificate will provide basic law enforcement operational knowledge to help students be more successful in their law enforcement careers.

This certificate can be applied toward the Law Enforcement associate in applied science degree to help expand the student's credentials and knowledge.

Program requirements may change over time. Specific degree/graduation requirements are determined by a degree audit.
Catalog Term Year: 2025 Fall
FIRST YEAR
First Semester
Hours
CJS-151
Intro to Policing 
CJS-151
Intro to Policing
This course provides an introduction to the police profession by examining the history of policing, the mental and physical requirements for a police officer and police operational issues. Consideration is also given to current policing trends.

Course Outline
3.0
CJS-150
Intro/Criminal Just 
CJS-150
Intro/Criminal Just
Focuses on an overview of the justice system with emphasis on the total system of police, courts, and corrections.

Course Outline
3.0
CJS-081
Police Report Writing 
CJS-081
Police Report Writing
This course provides an understanding of the fundamental principles of good writing and effective police reporting by developing a practical, basic understanding to the types of reports and forms commonly used in the field of criminal justice.

Course Outline
2.0
CJS-210
Community Policing 
CJS-210
Community Policing
This course examines the relationship between police and the community and provides information on how to strengthen that relationship. Strategies for effective community policing are examined.

Course Outline
3.0
CJS-152
Criminal Investigation I 
CJS-152
Criminal Investigation I
Focuses on the fundamentals of investigation, crime scene applications and investigative techniques and procedures. Upon completion of this course, the student will understand the theory and practicality of investigation from crime scene to courtroom.

Course Outline
3.0
CJS-089
Police Operations 
CJS-089
Police Operations
This course focuses on the duties and responsibilities of the patrol officer. Topics covered will include routine patrol, traffic enforcement and officer survival.

Course Outline
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3.0
CJS-160
Criminal Evidence and Procedure 
CJS-160
Criminal Evidence and Procedure
Focuses on the application of Constitutional law. Procedural responsibilities of the police as they apply to the constitutional rights of the individual will be emphasized.

Course Outline
3.0
CJS-1--
Criminal Justice Internship 
CJS-1--
Criminal Justice Internship


3.0

Semester Totals

23.0

Total Program Hours

23.0
Suggested Electives
CJS-104
Criminal Justice Internship I 
CJS-104
Criminal Justice Internship I


Course Outline
1.0
CJS-105
Criminal Justice Internship II 
CJS-105
Criminal Justice Internship II


Course Outline
2.0
CJS-106
Crimiinal Justice Internship III 
CJS-106
Crimiinal Justice Internship III


Course Outline
3.0