This course covers the skills and knowledge needed for entry-level employment as a law enforcement officer in North Carolina.
Emphasis is placed on topics and areas as defined by the North Carolina Administrative Code.
Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in the topics and areas required for the state comprehensive examination. This course introduces the components and processes of the criminal justice system. Topics include history, structure, functions, and philosophy of the criminal justice system and their relationship to life in our society. Upon completion, students should be able to define and describe the major system components and their interrelationships and evaluate career options. This course introduces deviant behavior as it relates to criminal activity.