Course Details

CJ 120 Overview

This course is a study of the objectives of effective report preparation as it specifically pertains to policing and criminal justice. Students will learn the techniques to effectively communicate facts, information, and ideas in a clear and logical manner for a variety of public safety systems reports, crime violations, incident reports, letters, memorandums, directives, and administrative reports. Emphasis will be on criminal justice terminology, use of English, and organization of information. Students will gain practical experience in note taking, interviewing, report writing, and presentation of testimony in courts.