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| Administration of Justice LPC |
| AJ 50 | Intro to Admin of Justice | 3.00 Units | ||
| History and philosophy of administration of justice in America; recapitulation of the system; identifying the various subsystems, role expectations, and their interrelationships; theories of crime, punishment, and rehabilitation; ethics, education and training for professionalism in the system. | ||||
| College: Las Positas College | ||||
| Division: PATH | ||||
| AJ 54 | Investigative Reporting | 3.00 Units | ||
| Investigative reports with emphasis upon accuracy and details necessary. Includes arrest reports, incident reports, and miscellaneous field reports. Techniques and methods used to cover information; how to analyze and present information in a clear and concise report. Recommended Course Preparation: Eligibility for ENG 1A. | ||||
| College: Las Positas College | ||||
| Division: PATH | ||||
| AJ 55 | Intro to Correctional Science | 3.00 Units | ||
| Aspects of modern correctional process as utilized in rehabilitation of adult and juvenile offenders. Emphasis on custody, rehabilitation and treatment programs as recognized by modern penology. Exploration of career opportunities. | ||||
| College: Las Positas College | ||||
| Division: PATH | ||||
| AJ 60 | Criminal Law | 3.00 Units | ||
| Historical development, philosophy of law and constitutional provisions, definitions, classification of crime, and their application to the system of administration of justice; frequently used Penal and other code sections; case law, methodology, and concepts of law as a social force. | ||||
| College: Las Positas College | ||||
| Division: PATH | ||||
| AJ 61 | Evidence | 3.00 Units | ||
| Origin, development, philosophy and constitutional basis of evidence; constitutional and procedural considerations affecting arrest, search and seizure; kinds and degrees of evidence and rules governing admissibility; judicial decisions interpreting individual rights and case studies. | ||||
| College: Las Positas College | ||||
| Division: PATH | ||||
| AJ 63 | Criminal Investigation | 3.00 Units | ||
| This course addresses the techniques, procedures, and ethical issues in the investigation of crime, including organization of the investigative process, crime scene searches, interviewing and interrogating, surveillance, source of information, utility of evidence, scientific analysis of evidence and the role of the investigator in the trial process. | ||||
| College: Las Positas College | ||||
| Division: PATH | ||||
| AJ 64 | Patrol Procedures | 3.00 Units | ||
| Responsibilities, techniques of observation, community relations and methods of police patrol. Emphasis on legal practical aspects. | ||||
| College: Las Positas College | ||||
| Division: PATH | ||||
| AJ 66 | Juvenile Procedures | 3.00 Units | ||
| This course is an examination of the origin, development, and organization of the juvenile justice system as it evolved in the U.S. justice system. The course explores the theories that focus on juvenile law, courts and processes, and the constitutional protections extended to juveniles in the U.S justice system. Strongly Recommended: ENG 1A with a minimum grade of C | ||||
| College: Las Positas College | ||||
| Division: PATH | ||||
| AJ 68 | Police Ethics and Leadership | 3.00 Units | ||
| This course will explore the ethical, legal and moral complexities of law enforcement in a democracy. From the initial application process and background investigation of a potential law enforcement recruit, to the working law enforcement officer, the course will examine society's need for organizational integrity and leadership in law enforcement agencies and the personal commitment to ethical behavior and individual leadership by law enforcement officers, both on the job and in their private lives. | ||||
| College: Las Positas College | ||||
| Division: PATH | ||||
| AJ 70 | Community Relations | 3.00 Units | ||
| This course examines the complex, dynamic relationship between communities and the justice system in addressing crime and conflict with an emphasis on the challenges and prospects of administering justice within a diverse multicultural population. Topics may include the consensus and conflicting values in Culture, Religion, and Law. | ||||
| College: Las Positas College | ||||
| Division: PATH | ||||
| AJ 45 | Policing America | 3.00 Units | ||
| An overview of the role of police in American society, including important historical facts shaping policing to the present. Students will examine the development of law enforcement in the United States and investigate trends in police organization, culture, and practice. The polarizing nature of policing in a democracy will be analyzed as the course explores the historical relationship between police and the preservation of social order. Enrollment Limitation: Students must possess a Basic Certificate issued by the California Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission and be employed as a full-time peace officer. | ||||
| College: Las Positas College | ||||
| Division: PATH | ||||
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