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Criminal Justice

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Course Code:

8702/8703

This one year program introduces students to law, public safety, corrections, and security practices.  Students examine contemporary issues in the criminal justice system and explore crime scene investigation, criminal investigation, court procedures, crisis intervention, policing and juvenile justice.  Students explore trends in correctional standards and in identifying and preventing terror threats.  This course provides a foundation for careers as lawyers, as forensics specialists, and as law enforcement and corrections officers.

Topics of Study:

  • First Aid/AED/CPR
  • Criminal Investigations 
  • Emergency Response 
  • Search & Seizure
  • Arrest Procedures 
  • Patrol Operations 
  • Juvenile Justice 
  • Criminal Law
  • Corrections 
  • Forensics 
  • Crime Scene Investigations
  • Butler Farm, Hampton
  • Woodside Lane, Newport News
  • AM & PM
  • 20 students
  • Criminal Justice – NOCTI
  • SkillsUSA 
  • Completed 10th grade English with a grade of “C” or better
  • Must possess a minimum of a GPA of 2.0 or above
  • TBA
  • Two students working with their homeworks
  • Two students appearing in a crime scene, the first girl is holding a pen and a notepad while the second one is investigating the evidence
  • A student holding a mini figure of a tower house

Instructor Bio

jeff.davis@nhrec.org

757-766-1100 ext. 3368

United States Marine Corps & Reserves Veteran 

Worked as a Jet Mechanic for the Government 

BA from Hampton University & an MBA from Averett University

24+ years of law enforcement experience & served in a variety of different leadership roles 

Served as an Adjunct Professor for Hampton University & Everest College 

7 years of teaching experience at NHREC 

alfreada.kelly@nhrec.org

757-874-4444 ext. 5541

Professor of Sociology & Criminal Justice 

Graduate of Nicholls State University in Thibodaux, LA.

Earned a M.A. from ODU in Sociology with a concentration in Criminal Justice 

Published two journal articles with Hampton University 

Author of 6 books 

Sexual Assault Responder and Domestic Violence Advocate in Hampton & Newport News 

Member of the Hampton Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated

  • Overall employment of police and detectives is projected to grow 3 percent from 2022 to 2032, about as fast as the average for all occupations.

    “Police Officers & Detectives” Occupational Outlook Handbook, US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 11 October, 2023. See the Occupational Outlook Handbook here.

    • Police Officer
    • Detective 
    • Corrections Officer 
    • Emergency Management Director 
    • Forensic Science Technician