Law & Public Safety

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Where Justice Begins.

The Law and Public Safety Pathway offers students an immersive, college-aligned introduction to criminal justice, pre-law, and emergency services. Through hands-on, project-based learning, students explore court case scenarios, analyze criminal evidence, examine foundational laws, and master essential first responder and forensic skills.

Whether analyzing simulated crime scenes, conducting mock trials with field professionals, or practicing roadside procedures and radar equipment operation, students gain meaningful, practical experience. Beyond the classroom, students earn industry-recognized certifications, earn college credits, and complete hands-on work-based learning in real-world public safety settings. Graduates leave equipped to excel in postsecondary criminal justice or pre-law programs or immediately step into high-demand entry-level roles—such as public safety dispatcher, legal assistant, or emergency management aide.

If you are driven by a passion for service, law, criminal justice, or public safety, this pathway is for you.

Law & Public Safety

Program Highlights

Law & Public Safety

Program Highlights

College Credit & Prior Learning*: Earn transferable college credits to get a head start on your degree.
Industry Certifications: Graduate with recognized credentials that stand out to employers and university admissions.
Pre-Law & Courtroom Simulations: Study court cases, analyze legal briefings, and participate in realistic mock trials alongside legal professionals.
Forensic Science Investigations: Analyze simulated crime scenes, process fingerprint evidence, perform blood spatter analysis, and investigate decomposition.
First Responder & Public Safety Tactics: Practice traffic stop protocols, field sobriety testing, and the operation of standard police equipment like radar tools.

*Not guaranteed to be transferable to all colleges

College Credit & Prior Learning*:

Earn transferable college credits to get a head start on your degree.

Industry Certifications:

Graduate with recognized credentials that stand out to employers and university admissions.

Pre-Law & Courtroom Simulations:

Study court cases, analyze legal briefings, and participate in realistic mock trials alongside legal professionals.

Forensic Science Investigations:

Analyze simulated crime scenes, process fingerprint evidence, perform blood spatter analysis, and investigate decomposition.

First Responder & Public Safety Tactics:

Practice traffic stop protocols, field sobriety testing, and the operation of standard police equipment like radar tools.

*Not guaranteed to be transferable to all colleges

Law & Public Safety

Course Timeline

Law & Public Safety Plan of Study

In addition to the suggested course timeline below, students must meet CHS graduation requirements, with four years of math (including Algebra II). Two consecutive years of the same World Language are included with the CHS graduation requirements.

*See Plan of Study for additional requirements and options.

Law & Public Safety

Course Timeline

Law & Public Safety Plan of Study

In addition to the suggested course timeline below, students must meet CHS graduation requirements, with four years of math (including Algebra II). Two consecutive years of the same World Language are included with the CHS graduation requirements.

*See Plan of Study for additional requirements and options.