Faculty: Vocational School This major provides a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices of criminal enforcement and security services, focusing on the prevention, detection, and response to criminal activities and security threats. Students will explore key areas such as law enforcement operations, criminal investigation, security management, and crime prevention strategies. The program emphasizes critical thinking, ethical decision-making, and the application of technology to prepare students for careers in law enforcement, private security, homeland security, and public safety. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand the fundamentals of criminal enforcement and security services. - Develop skills in criminal investigation and evidence collection. - Learn techniques for crime prevention and security management. - Explore the role of technology in enhancing law enforcement and security operations. - Understand the legal and ethical considerations in criminal enforcement. - Analyze challenges and opportunities in the fields of law enforcement and security. - Develop leadership and teamwork skills for managing security and enforcement operations. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to Criminal Enforcement and Security Services** - Overview of the field, its history, and its importance in maintaining public safety. 2. **Law Enforcement Operations** - Study of police operations, patrol techniques, and community policing. - Techniques for maintaining public order and responding to emergencies. 3. **Criminal Investigation** - Principles of criminal investigation, including evidence collection and forensic analysis. - Techniques for conducting interviews, interrogations, and surveillance. 4. **Crime Prevention Strategies** - Fundamentals of crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED) and community programs. - Techniques for analyzing crime patterns and implementing preventive measures. 5. **Security Management** - Study of physical security, access control, and risk assessment. - Techniques for managing security personnel and operations in various settings. 6. **Legal and Ethical Issues in Criminal Enforcement** - Exploration of constitutional law, criminal procedure, and ethical dilemmas in law enforcement. - Techniques for ensuring compliance with legal standards and ethical practices. 7. **Homeland Security and Counterterrorism** - Overview of homeland security strategies and counterterrorism measures. - Techniques for identifying and mitigating security threats. 8. **Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics** - Study of cybercrime, digital forensics, and information security. - Techniques for investigating cyber incidents and protecting digital assets. 9. **Emergency Response and Crisis Management** - Principles of emergency response planning and crisis management. - Techniques for coordinating responses to natural disasters, terrorist attacks, and other crises. 10. **Capstone Project in Criminal Enforcement and Security Services** - Real-world project to apply learned skills in criminal enforcement or security management. - Techniques for developing a comprehensive security plan or conducting a criminal investigation. **Assessment Methods:** - Case studies and simulations of criminal investigations and security scenarios. - Written assignments on law enforcement operations, crime prevention, and legal issues. - Group projects and collaborative exercises in security planning and crisis management. - Participation in internships or fieldwork with law enforcement or security agencies. **Recommended Textbooks:** - "Introduction to Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice" by Henry M. Wrobleski and Kären M. Hess. - "Criminal Investigation: The Art and the Science" by Michael D. Lyman. - "Principles of Security Management" by Philip P. Purpura. - "Homeland Security: An Introduction to Principles and Practice" by Charles P. Nemeth. **Prerequisites:** Basic knowledge of criminal justice, law, or public safety is recommended. Suitable for students in criminal justice, security studies, and related fields. **Major Duration:** Typically 4 years, including coursework, simulations, and internships. **Certification:** Graduates may receive a degree in Criminal Enforcement and Security Services or a related field, depending on the program and institution. **Target Audience:** Aspiring law enforcement officers, security managers, homeland security professionals, and public safety officials seeking to excel in criminal enforcement, security management, and crime prevention. This major equips students with the technical, analytical, and leadership skills needed to excel in criminal enforcement and security services, ensuring public safety and effective response to security threats.