The goal of the “LASC/LAPD Partnership Certificate” is to prepare promising young students for a career in law enforcement by preparing students for law enforcement backgrounds, entry-level interviews, physical fitness and mentorship. This collaboration between the Los Angeles Police Department and Los Angeles Southwest College will provide a foundation for individuals who have the potential to be great officers, but who might not have considered law enforcement as a career option. Through relevant education, mentorship and guidance, the LAPD/LASC Partnership Certificate will provide a comprehensive understanding, at a pivotal time in the participants’ lives, what it takes to pursue a career in law enforcement. One underlying goal of “LASC/LAPD Partnership Certificate” is to address and hopefully correct the racial disparities among officers in the LAPD compared to their representation in traffic stops and on the opposite end of criminal justice system in Los Angeles. The number of Black officers in LAPD continues to drop, while Blacks continue to be disproportionately stopped and arrested, as detailed in a recent LA Times report, discussing the disparity in Blacks stopped by LAPD Metro Unit in South LA. By completing this program, students will be better prepared for career in law enforcement and increase their chances of becoming a law enforcement officer while providing a viable pool of South LA residents for law enforcement agencies to recruit.
The Partnership Certificate can also be used to supplement an associate degree. Completion of the certificate will demonstrate that students have prepared for a successful career in law enforcement. The certificate aims to not only educate students about the LAPD, but also to connect students to entry level employment, as well as paid internships, volunteer and community service opportunities in the criminal justice field
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The Partnership Certificate can also be used to supplement an associate degree. Completion of the certificate will demonstrate that students have prepared for a successful career in law enforcement. The certificate aims to not only educate students about the LAPD, but also to connect students to entry level employment, as well as paid internships, volunteer and community service opportunities in the criminal justice field.
The LASD/LAPD Partnership Certificate Program is meant to create opportunities for student access and success as they complete educational and professional goals. The program’s design and delivery methods will increase opportunities for students to complete the program on weekends, evenings and online settings. The program will enhance the college’s success rates by providing opportunities for students to complete a certificate program, while on path to an associate’s degree.
| Course | Title | Units | Year/Semester (Y1 or S1) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADM JUS 1 | Intro to Admin of Justice | 3 | Y1 Fall |
| ADM JUS 2 | Concepts on Crim Law | 3 | Y2 Fall |
| Adm Jus 14 | Report Writing | 3 | Y1 Fall |
| Adm Jus 67 | Community Relation | 3 | Y1 Fall |
| Adm Jus 16 or Kin 327 | Recruit and Selection/ | 33 | Y1 FallY1 Spring |
| Adm Jus 41 | Officer Safety | 3 | Y2 Fall |
| Adm 310 | Field Work | 3 | Y2 Spring |
Item 3. Program Requirements
The program requires students to complete the following 21 units.
| Requirements | Dept. Name/# | Name | Units | CSU-GE | IGETC | Sequence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required Core (21 units) | ADM JUS 1 ADM JUS 2 ADM JUS 14 ADM JUS 67 ADM JUS 16 or Kin 327 ADM JUS 41 ADM JUS 310 | Introduction Criminal Law Rept Writing Comm Relat Recruitment Officer Safety Field Work | 33 3333 | UC/CSU UC/CSU CSU UC/CSU CSU CSU CSU | Yr. 1 Fall Yr. 2 Fall Yr. 1, Fall Yr. 1, Fall Yr. 1, Spring Yr. 2, Fall Yr. 2, Spring |
Rasheed Saafir · 05/02/19
Dean Hodge is CTE Dean. I made a mistake
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