Law Enforcement

Overview

The Law Enforcement program of study teaches CTE learners about the development of, adherence to, and protection of various branches of law. Students will learn how to appropriately and legally respond to breaches in the law according to statutory rules and regulations as well as investigate how and why the breaches occurred.

Academy Endorsement

Complete the prescribed 4 credit course sequence in one of the following Programs of Study in:

Public Services

Available Industry Certifications

Students have the opportunity to earn Industry Based Certifications. These certifications help students stand out in interviews, help students gain confidence in a subject area, and give students valuable experience in preparing for the level of rigor required for industry certification exams they may face in the future.

Non-Commissioned Security Level II

Students who enroll in Practicum in Law have the opportunity to earn these certifications.

Courses in this Program of Study

I. Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security (1 credit)

II. Law Enforcement I (1 credit)

III. Law Enforcement II (1 credit) OR Correctional Services (1 credit – offered at RRHS only)

IV. Forensic Science (1 credit) OR Practicum in Law, Public Safety, Corrections, & Security (2 credits -* offered at CRHS only*)

NOTE: Additional classes may be available at some campuses. Some courses require prerequisites. Contact your school counselor or review the Course Catalog for more information.

Course Catalog

Cluster/Program of Study

A blue and silver star emblem featuring a scale symbolizing justice, accompanied by the text 'Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security' on the right.

Law Enforcement is offered at the following Round Rock ISD high schools:

  • Cedar Ridge

  • Round Rock

  • Stony Point

Examples of Law Enforcement Careers

Occupation

Education Level

*Texas Median Annual Earnings

Fire and Ambulance Dispatchers

High School Diploma or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate

$46,783

Police Patrol Officers

High School Diploma or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate

$73,597

Detectives and Criminal Investigators

High School Diploma or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate

$88,299

*Salary information compiled from the Texas Career Check online database.

Inside the classroom

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A crime scene setup featuring a mannequin lying on the floor near a chair, with yellow police tape reading 'DO NOT CROSS' in the foreground.
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