Law Enforcement Science, AAS

Upon completion of an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Law Enforcement Science, a student will be able to:

Science & Technology

• Utilize current technology during investigations.
• Demonstrate the ethical usage of current technology.
• Reconstruct crime scenes utilizing current technology.
• Demonstrate safe and effective use of less-than-lethal and lethal weapons technology.
• Demonstrate an ability to locate and apply relevant law to alleged offender conduct.
• Manage patrol time to achieve departmental objectives.
• Understand and apply uses of force in a constitutional manner.

Problem Solving/Critical Thinking

• Cooperate with other law enforcement agencies to effectively investigate criminal activity.  
• Identify relevant crime-scene facts and secure evidence.
• Apply constitutional standards to investigative situation.
• Understand and apply community-oriented policing strategies.
• Apply law with proper discretion.
• Respond appropriately to crisis situations.

Professionalism

• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability.
• Represent State’s power through proper uniform wear.
• Active in professional organizations.
• Continue life-long learning.
• Utilize proper discretion on- and off-duty.
• Demonstrate dignity and respect when dealing with public and colleagues.
• Respect cultural diversity.
• Exhibit tolerance, compassion, equality, honesty, and integrity.

 Communication

• Communicate professionally with law enforcement team.
• Communicate professionally with the public.
• Testify professionally.
• Prepare clear, factual reports.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Communicate professionally with other people in the criminal-justice system.
• Network with community agencies.
• Conduct research of relevant law.
• Read and understand case law.