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
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 |