High school students considering a career in law enforcement now have the opportunity to learn about the criminal justice system as part of their academic curriculum, thanks to programs such as the one run by the Charles County Sheriff’s Office and the Charles County Public Schools.
The program exposes students to all of the different aspects of the criminal justice system, including police work, corrections, and the court system. They do everything from learning how to finger print, to participating in programs promoting safety in the community.
Recently, student participating in the program competed in a SkillsUSA criminal justice competition that involved conducting a mock traffic stop and responding to mock crime scenes. With hard work and a lot of practice, the Charles County students were able to win first place and will advance to the state completion this weekend.
The SkillsUSA competitions are run by a partnership of students, teachers and industry representatives working together to ensure America has a skilled work force. It is a national nonprofit organization serving teachers and high school and college students who are preparing for careers in trade, technical and skilled service occupations like law enforcement, healthcare, culinary arts and welding, among others.
Because of programs like the one in Charles County and SkillsUSA, students are able to get a real taste of what it’s like to be a criminal justice professional. If you or someone you know is looking to start a career in law enforcement or criminal justice, participating in programs like these are a great way to get involved and gain some experience in the field.
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