HISD Career & Technical Education - Law, Public Service, Corrections, and Security cluster

Law, Public Service, Corrections, and Security

This cluster focuses on careers in planning, managing, and providing legal, public safety, protective services and homeland security, including professional and technical support services.

The Law, Public Service, Corrections, and Security Cluser is divided into five pathways. Pathways are grouped by the knowledge and skills required of occupations in these career fields. Each pathway provides instruction as a basis for sucess in an array of careers and educational pursuits.

Corrective Services
Emergency and Fire Management Services
HS/LECJ Services
Legal Services
Security and Protective Services

Curriculum Resources

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Law Public Service Corrections and Security focuses on planning, managing, and providing judicial, legal, and public safety services for the fire protection and criminal justice systems including professional and technical support services.

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COURSES	PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS
Correctional Systems and Practices Recommended Prerequisite: Introduction to Criminal Justice A course designed to provide a study of correctional systems in the criminal justice system, correctional roles, institutional operations, alternatives to institutionalization, treatment, rehabilitation, and current and future issues. This course can be part of a Tech-Prep coherent sequence in Criminal Justice with appropriate approval.	Chavez High School High School for Law Enforcement and Criminal Just East Early College High School
Courts and Criminal Procedure Recommended Prerequisite: Introduction to Criminal Justice The elements of this course include the judiciary in the criminal justice system; structure of the American court system; prosecution; right to counsel; pre-trial release; grand juries; adjudication processes; types and rules of evidence; and sentencing. This course, along with other courses, will allow qualified students to pursue a degree in a Tech Prep Criminal Justice program with appropriate approval.	East Early College High School High School for Law Enforcement and Criminal Just
Criminal Investigation Recommended Prerequisite: Introduction to Criminal Justice This course provides a basic understanding of investigative theory, collection and preservation of evidence, and sources of information. Methods of conducting interviews and interrogations will also be covered. Students will be provided opportunities to discover uses of forensic sciences and preparation for cases and trials. This course can be part of a Tech Prep coherent sequence in Criminal Justice with appropriate approval.	High School High School for Law Enforcement and Criminal Just
Emergency Communications Recommended Prerequisite: Introduction to Criminal Justice This course is a study of the history of public safety communications and of the federal and state laws affecting public safety communications. In addition, telephone and radio communications systems are studied as are communication documentation; emergency management; 911; and stress and crisis management. This can be part of a Tech Prep coherent sequence in criminal justice with appropriate approval.	Chavez High School High School for Law Enforcement and Criminal Just
Introduction to Security Services Course provides instruction in the history and philosophy of security; ethical considerations; the nature and impact of security; and an overview of security systems, agencies, and practices. The concepts and skills for security officer plus Texas’ rules and regulations; security specialist training and certification; organization of personnel; risk analysis and surveys; security applications; security problems; and the future of security services. Instruction is based on the content required by the Texas Board of Private Investigators and Private Security Agency, as a recommended prerequisite to licensing by the state.	High School High School for Law Enforcement and Criminal Just
Security Services A course designed to provide job-specific training for entry-level employment in security services careers. Instruction includes security patrol procedures; use of computers and communications systems; understanding procedures and limits of apprehension and detention; licensing certification requirements; goals of investigation, interview, and interrogation; understanding crime prevention devices, equipment, and procedures; and demonstrating ability to provide oral and written reports.	Chavez High School High School for Law Enforcement and Criminal Just Lee High School
Technical Introduction to Criminal Justice Recommended Prerequisite: Concurrent with Crime in America A course designed as a study of the history and philosophy of criminal justice and its ethical considerations. Crime is defined. Its nature and impact are explored. Instruction includes an overview of the criminal justice system, law enforcement and the court systems, a study of prosecution and defense, trial processes, and corrections and penal systems. This course can be part of a Tech-Prep coherent sequence in Criminal Justice with appropriate approval.	Chavez High School Westside High School