ABR Grade Report:
Academy of Law and Public Safety(52)
Monmouth County Vocational School District(67)
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Description:
The Law Enforcement curriculum is designed to prepare high school students for careers in the fields of law and criminal justice. Students are challenged to achieve in integrated curriculum environment that is carried out by a team of math, science, English, history, physical education, and three law enforcement teachers.
Field experiences and work-based learning provide student experiences in various law enforcement settings throughout the county. Forensic science, anatomy, and statistics are taught through “hands-on” planned projects. Project studies include: identifying fingerprints, hair and fiber analysis, handwriting analysis, soil analysis, and blood spatter analysis.
Important Qualities
Detail Oriented
Law enforcement officers must follow specific policies and procedures when carrying out their daily duties.
Interpersonal Skills
Law enforcement officers must work closely with co-workers, victims, and the community. Sometimes victims and suspects are highly stressed, and the law enforcement officer must be sensitive to their emotions, as well as de-escalating incidents.
Listening Skills
Law enforcement officers must have good listening skills. They need to follow orders and directions form superior officers. They need to listen to people and conduct tasks such as a crime scene investigation.
Organizational Skills
Law enforcement officers must have excellent organizational skills. They should have the paperwork in place for investigations and court.
ALPS Admissions Prerequisites for Incoming 11th Graders:
- Algebra I/Geometry
- Two years of History (World and US History 1)
- At least one year of World Language
- At least one year of Lab Science
- Two years of English
- Two years of Physical Education/Health
Continuing Education
- Brookdale Community College
- Farleigh Dickinson University
- Monmouth University
- Rutgers University
- Montclair State University
- Penn State University
Certificates Upon Graduation
- First Aid/CPR/AED
Additional Information
Skills USA membership and competitions
Uniform Requirements: Black polo shirt or non-hooded sweatshirt, tan trousers, black belt, and black sneakers
Structured learning opportunities are available, pending instructor recommendation
Academy of Law & Public Safety School Report: https://rc.doe.state.nj.us/selectreport/25/3260/301