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Administration of Justice

This class is designed to provide students with an introduction to the Administration of Justice system in the United States.  Units of instruction will include the history, philosophy and agencies of Administration of Justice.  Emphasis will be placed on crime, punishment, rehabilitation, ethics, education and training for professionalism in the system.  Specific topics related to law enforcement duties will be covered and includes the juvenile justice system, report writing, search and seizure, prison system, investigations, patrol procedures and private investigations.  Classroom and hands-on instruction will include demonstrations, lectures, discussions, guest speakers, field trips, ride-a-longs and other community activities.

Employment & Careers: Patrol Officer, Traffic Officer Correctional Officer Police Officer, Peace Officer Sheriff Deputy Security Guard Secretary of Police Dispatcher Parking Enforcement Officer Police Clerk, Police Aide Special Agent Fish and Game Warden Probation Officer Community Service Officer

Areas of Study: Career opportunity assessment Applied academic skills Science applications Critical thinking skills Leadership skills Teamwork, sportsmanship and citizenship Business and social etiquette Balancing of personal, home and work life Effective problem solving Safe work habits Basic procedures: reports writing, self-defense, first aid & crime investigation

You can earn: A Certificate of Proficiency, high school and Butte College credits.

How to Enroll for Administration of Justice:

• High School Students:  You need to be at least 16 years old and see your counselor or call ROP at 879-7457.

Fees: There is no cost for high school students.

Location: Gridley High School, Oroville High School & Pleasant Valley High School.

Duration: This class meets at Gridley High School, Las Plumas High School, Oroville High School and Pleasant Valley High School 1 hour per day for two semesters and begins in the fall.

 Please see the ROP Course Schedule for more class information.

For More Information

Contact:
Regional Occupational Program
2491 Carmichael Drive Suite 100, Chico CA 95928
Phone: (530) 879 - 7457
Fax: (530) 879 - 7458
Email: rop@bcoe.org