Covers the development and conceptualization of crime including historical perspective, social and legal definitions, and classifications, Includes an overview of criminology, research, data gathering, and analysis. Introduces major theoretical perspectives on the nature of crime, criminals, and victimization. Identifies current trends and patterns of crime typologies as well as societal and institutional responses.
A review of court systems and procedures from criminal violation to final disposition. Covers six primary functional areas of administration of justice and reviews principles of federal, state, criminal, and civil laws as they apply to and affect law enforcement.
Work based learning opportunity to gain hours through the Dallas Police Department
Work based learning opportunity to gain hours through the Dallas Police Department
Jim Welsh has more than 36 years of law enforcement experience. He began his law enforcement career in 1986 as a Deputy Sheriff with the Shasta County Sheriff’s Department. He joined the Salem Police Department in 1998, where he served until his retirement as a sergeant in December 2021. Jim held various roles throughout his career, including supervising the Salem Police Department’s Crime Prevention Unit, working as a Narcotics Detective, instructing recruits at the Police Academy, and serving as both a Field Training Officer and FTO Supervisor. Even in retirement, Jim continues to contribute to public safety, contracting with the Dallas Police Department in July 2023 to help reestablish their School Resource Officer program within the Dallas School District.