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About the Program

How great it is to have the freedom in our country to work, enjoy recreational opportunities, and feel safe in our homes? This is possible in large part to the law enforcement and court system found in all communities. If you are interested in a career as a Crime Scene Investigator, Judge, FBI agent, or police officer, then you need to check out The Criminal Justice program at Burton. Here you will experience crime scene scenarios and learn about the many areas of our vast criminal justice system.

Skills:

  • Investigating crimes
  • Investigating crime scenes as a detective and evidence investigator
  • Conducting traffic stops, including DUI
  • Investigating traffic accidents
  • Traffic law
  • Crime prevention
  • Court structure
  • Court testimony
  • Prosecution and defense of criminal cases   Simulated court cases
  • Arrest and custody procedures
  • Use of force
  • Correctional institution issues

Instructor

Jason Walls

Jason Walls

jwalls@rcps.us

Started at BCAT in 2015
Roanoke County police officer for 13 years
MS and BS degrees in Criminal Justice

Career Pathways

Police Officer

Corrections Officer

Jail Administrator

Probation Officer

Youth Services Worker

Case Manager

Public Information Officer