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Public Safety & Emergency Services
Course Description
 Students will learn criminal and civil law, vehicle and traffic law, arrest and court procedures, report writing and professional communication skills.  Topics of study include: interviewing skills, self-defense, security, fingerprinting, civil rights, forensics, accident and crime scene illustration, digital photography, and forensics.  Students will participate in community service projects, participate in guest speaker presentations, attend local field trips to agencies/organizations, conduct physical conditioning exercises, learn patrolling skills, collect evidence and crime scene investigation tactics. Students who are interested in the field of corrections, probation, judicial system, law enforcement, along with first responders (EMT, Fire Department, etc.) may be interested in this course.
Course Content
  • Criminal law
  • Civil law
  • Fingerprinting
  • Forensics
  • Crime scene illustration
  • Security
  • Patrol techniques
  • Criminal investigation
  • Interviewing skills
  • Self-defense
  • Police-community relations
  • Civil rights
  • Community service
Career Opportunities Can Include:
  • New York State Trooper
  • Corrections Officer
  • Conservation Officer
  • Military Police
  • Private Investigator
  • Probation/Parole Officer
  • Border Patrol Agent
  • Security Guard
  • Police Officer
  • Crime Scene Technician
  • Homeland Security Officer

College Agreements with:

Casey Crandall

Public Safety Teacher

I am a graduate of Lansing and Alfred University.  At Alfred University I earned a bachelors of arts for Criminal Justice in 2000.  In April 2001, I became a Special Investigator within the background industry completing federal background investigations for security clearance purposes throughout the Finger Lakes region.  I am still credentialed with several different agencies, but have found a passion for working with students through coaching at Lansing.  We have recently rebranded the program to Public Safety & Emergency Services.  This rebranding will provide students opportunities to learn multiple pathways within this career cluster.  I enjoy coaching and spending time with my family in my spare time.  

Testimonials

Lt. Kyle Koskinen
Tompkins County Sheriff’s Office

"I would recommend the Criminal Justice Program at TST BOCES to anyone interested in pursuing a career in Law Enforcement.  Anytime that you have the opportunity to explore a career field through hands-on experience is advantageous.  TST BOCES seeks input from current and retired professionals in the Law Enforcement field to make sure that their curriculum is up to date, which greatly benefits the students."

Carolyn Verret
2021 Ithaca Alum

"The Criminal Justice program at TST BOCES is one of the best ways to prepare young adults (such as myself) for a potential career in law enforcement, or a related field. The course material is varied, covering topics ranging from landmark Supreme Court cases to proper handcuffing procedure, and then some. As for who is teaching such material, Mr. Berich and Mr. Donahue are two of the most knowledgeable instructors I have ever had, with their decades of experience giving them real world perspectives on all topics discussed in class. The students in the program are also unique, as I've found that the interpersonal relations amongst them are strengthened by the fact that everyone here has chosen to take part in the program, and therefore share the same passion for the material. Overall, choosing to participate in the Criminal Justice program has been one of the best choices of my life, and I recommend anyone who is interested to take advantage of such an excellent opportunity."

Ryan Putnam-Cole
2021 Newfield Alum

"As a student of the TST BOCES Criminal Justice program, I know this class will help me in the future when I go to college for criminal justice. This class has taught me a lot about law enforcement and will help me be ahead of others when I further my knowledge. This class has also helped me be a better public speaker, and opened my mind to different opinions. I would recommend this class for anyone who is interest in college, wants to be a first responder, or enlist in the military. Most importantly, you will get two very educated teachers that do an excellent job."

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