Criminal Justice System Program

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Criminal Justice System Program Open House

Monday, June 5th from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.

In the SSC Physical Fitness and Athletic Center

The Open House is in conjunction with the Cook County Sheriff’s Department as part of their STOP THE BLEED campaign, a nationally recognized program developed by the American College of Surgeons. The Sheriff’s paramedic staff certify individuals in tourniquet usage and wound stuffing etiquette.

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Office (VA) will be introducing their VA S.A.V.E.S. program. The VA S.A.V.E.S. program teaches individuals to act with care and compassion if they encounter a Veteran who is in crisis.

To register for the Open House, use the button below. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Registration is required and can be completed here

For more information, please contact Ms. Becky Hougesen Walters, J.D.
at (708) 596-2000, ext. 2285.

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The field of law enforcement and criminal justice is an exciting and rewarding career choice for those who desire to find employment in a field which offers variety and new challenges on a daily basis. Individuals involved in this field will have the opportunity to make contributions to their community as well as society as a whole! South Suburban College is proud to offer a wide range of curricula to help you on your way to an exciting new career or to augment your skills if you are presently employed in this field.

The mission of the Criminal Justice Program is to provide the student with a foundational understanding of the American Criminal Justice System so as to place them in a position to enhance their ability to become employed, or to advance their career, as a law enforcement or correctional officer.

  • The student will be able to identify and understand the relationships between the three branches of the criminal justice system;
  • The student will be able to write in an effective and clear manner;
  • The student will be able to identify and understand the basic Constitutional protections as applied to law enforcement officials;
  • The student will be able to identify and address the ethical/moral issues related to law enforcement/corrections;
  • The student will understand the physical, intellectual, and personal background requirements related to the hiring practices of law enforcement and correction agencies;
  • The student will understand the evidentiary issues related to arrest and prosecution of an accused in the courts;
  • The student will be able to identify criminal acts and ascertain what codified laws apply to those criminal acts;
  • The student will be able to understand the importance of: evidence collection, the chain of evidence, and basic evidence collection techniques;
  • The student will learn the modern theory of Community Oriented Policing and identify law enforcement practices that strengthen law enforcement – community relations.

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