Public Safety

Law and Public Safety (LPS) programs provide students with industry-aligned instruction in law enforcement and legal studies emphasizing civic responsibility, ethical decision-making, and public safety operations. Through hands-on training and real-world application, students gain foundational knowledge in criminal justice, emergency response, constitutional law, forensic science, and legal research operations. The pathway prepares students for careers in law enforcement.

Coursework - Students earn one credit per course and each course is nine weeks.

Foundations of Justice & Public Safety: Students will begin acquiring foundational knowledge of Law and Justice systems in Kentucky and the United States. Students will review career options, emergency response, interactions between the various arms of the law and public safety system, basic civics, ethics, fitness, and safety. Students will have the opportunity to acquire both Industry Recognized Credentials and Certifications. 

Law Enforcement: This course prepares students for careers in law enforcement. From an overview of the criminal justice system through the intricacies of applying Constitutional principles to police actions, the student will be given a solid foundation in law enforcement. Skills common to police officers, such as handcuffing and patrol work, will be reviewed. Careers, health and fitness and insight into the life of those working in enforcement will be explored. 

Criminal Investigations & Forensics: Students will learn how crimes are investigated in America. Hands-on skills in crime scene processing and recording will be covered, as well as evidence handling. Students will learn how investigations are initiated and conducted. Students will learn about the constitutional restraints that guide investigations. Techniques in interviews and interrogations will be practiced. Students will also learn about criminological theories and their application to the process. 

Basic Telecommunications: Law and Public Safety (LPS) programs provide students with industry-aligned instruction in law enforcement and legal studies emphasizing civic responsibility, ethical decision-making, and public safety operations. Through hands-on training and real-world application, students gain foundational knowledge in criminal justice, emergency response, constitutional law, forensic science, and legal research operations. The pathway prepares students for careers in law enforcement.

Upon successful completion of the Law and Public Safety program, students have the opportunity to earn the following certifications:
FEMA NIMS Series
Basic Life Support Certificate
Stop the Bleed Certificate
National Law Enforcement Certification (NLEC) 
National Basic 9-1-1 Dispatch Certification (NECI 9-1-1)