Administration of Justice
Department Chair: Sinsel, John
Instructor, Department Chair
925-685-1230 ext. 2304
JSinsel@dvc.edu
Division: Social Science
Location: FO-136
Phone: 925-685-1230 ext. 2250
Administration of Justice

Administration of justice is the field of study dealing with law enforcement, corrections and the judicial system. Within each of these broad areas, the program prepares students for employment either as a civilian or as a sworn officer of the law.

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As an administration of justice student, you will gain an in-depth understanding of the many different fields of employment available under this broad category. You can prepare for successful completion of an approximate 22-week academy program to become a sworn officer in the many various government agencies, or you can prepare for one of the many entry-level civilian positions also available.

Students will learn about:

  • criminal law and criminal procedure,
  • the elements of corrections,
  • police-community relations,
  • collection and evaluation of criminal evidence,
  • the interviewing and counseling process,
  • areas of individual special interest, which may include traffic control, crime lab, criminal investigation, juvenile procedures, patrol procedure, weaponless defense and firearms, correctional philosophy, report writing and current issues.

 

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