Public Safety/Protective Services
Instructor:
Karen Reynolds
Para-Professional:
Rocque Ybarra
Course Description:
First responders (law enforcement officer, firefighter, EMT, dispatcher, probation officer, park ranger, crime scene investigator) offer thousands of challenging career opportunities for students. In this course, students will get the knowledge and skills to advance into a post-secondary program. This course reviews the legal justice system and helps them develop a better understanding of state, federal, and international law. Students will also be tested for Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification. Assignments include a balance of lecture and lab as well as hands-on activities.
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Public Safety/Protective Services
Student Quotes:
"The teacher is extremely knowlegeable and makes students feel comfortable asking questions."
- Public Safety/Protective Services student, 2008-09
"I really liked that we got to experience life as a police officer, firefighter, forensic scientist, and many more related careers."
- Public Safety/Protective Services student, 2007-08
"I like that we have a lot of freedom here, and that our instructer is experienced in this field."
- Public Safety/Protective Services student, 2007-08
Public Safety /
Protective Services
Learn about Criminal Law, Policy & Procedures in Public Safety / Protective Services.
When you enroll in this class you will find out more about important skills such as CPR, criminal investigations, firefighting techniques, report writing, supervision & team work, police tactics, handcuffing techniques, fingerprinting, and lots more!
Job shadow and internship opportunities are also available.
Qualified students can receive FREE college credit through articulation agreements with Ferris State University or Muskegon Community College.
View a list of program advisors:
Public Safety advisory committee