Students learn the principles of the criminal justice field, the many criminal justice agencies, and federal, state, and local laws.

The course of study includes a historical perspective of American police agencies, with an emphasis on California law enforcement; philosophy of the origins of crime and the social impact on society; development of the criminal justice system, current trends and their relevance to local and state law enforcement;

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