Law Enforcement/Crime Scene Investigation

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This program is intended to be a general introduction to the American Criminal Justice System with emphasis on law enforcement. Students will explore U.S. Constitution Law and the Missouri Criminal Code. Some of the skills and knowledge of the general duties performed by law enforcement officials will be presented by officers from a variety of local law enforcement agencies adding their knowledge and experience with lectures and demonstration throughout the program. Students will participate in lab activities related to each area of study.

PROGRAM INSTRUCTOR

Officer Bruns has been the LE/CSI since 2007. He is the SkillsUSA co-advisor, SkillsUSA Missouri State Officer Advisor and SkillsUSA contest coordinator for the contest areas of Criminal Justice, CSI and CJ Quiz Bowl. He has led three CSI teams and one CPS team to national titles as well as having 56 students place in the top ten of the nation. Officer Bruns has been recognized as the Outstanding New Career and Technical Instructor of the year, 2011, Breaking Traditions Instructor of the year, 2016, as well as SkillsUSA Outstanding Advisor of the year 2017.

Contact Officer Bruns
Phone: 816-858-5505 x1727
Email:[email protected]

PROGRAM INSTRUCTOR

Officer Hopper is happy to join the Platte County R-3 School District and the NCC faculty team beginning August 2021. Officer Hopper served the prior six years as a Police Officer and more recently a Detective in the Kansas City metro area. Prior to attending the Kansas City Regional Police Academy, Officer Hopper was a Crime Scene Investigator in Kansas City, Missouri. Officer Hopper received a bachelor’s degree in Biology from State University of New York at Oneonta in 2012 prior to obtaining a master’s degree in Forensic Science, Advanced Investigation from the University of New Haven in Connecticut in 2014. Officer Hopper is looking forward to pursuing her passion of teaching and to share her knowledge and experiences with the next generation.

Contact Officer Hopper
Phone: 816-858-5505 x1722
Email:[email protected]

AREAS OF STUDY

Patrol Procedures
Basic First Aid/CPR
Professional Ethics
Types and Use of Law Enforcement Equipment
Crime Scene Investigation
Evidence Procedure
Crash Investigation
Constitutional Law
Firearm Safety

COLLEGE CREDIT

Students may earn up to 6 hours of dual credit through Missouri State University.

INDUSTRY RECOGNIZED CREDENTIALS/OTHER CERTIFICATIONS

Students may earn an Industry Recognized Credential through the Missouri Peace Officers Association.

CAREER TREE

Click the tree below to view an interactive Law Enforcement/CSI career exploration guide.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Hourly Wage

Average Salary

FBI Agent

$52.00

$105,000

Digital Forensics Analyst

$50.44

$104,920

Detective

$43.80

$91,100

Highway Patrol Trooper

$36.85

$73,704

Police Officer

$34.74

$72,280

CSI Technician

$31.22

$64,940

Correction Officer

$25.63

$53,300

Dispatcher

$23.51

$46,860

Military Police

$23.75

$47,503

Security Guard

$18.48

$38,430

*Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2024

Northland Career Center

Northland Career Center and the Platte County R-3 School District Board of Education is committed to maintaining a workplace and educational environment that is free from discrimination and harassment in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs, services, activities and facilities. In accordance with law, the district strictly prohibits discrimination and harassment against employees, students or others on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law in its programs, activities, or in employment. As required by law, the district provides equal access to district facilities and related benefits and services and will not discriminate against any group officially affiliated with the Boy Scouts of America, the Girl Scouts of the United States of America, or any other youth groups designated in applicable federal law. Northland Career Center and the Platte County R-3 School District is an equal opportunity employer. Inquiries or concerns regarding the application of this notice may be referred to our district’s Compliance Officer. Any person who is unable to resolve a problem or grievance arising under Title VI, Title IX, the Age Discrimination Act, Section 504, or Title II of the ADA, may contact the Office for Civil Rights, One Petticoat Lane, 1010 Walnut Street, Suite 320 Kansas City, MO 64106, phone number (816) 268-0550.

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