LAW ENFORCEMENT                                          

Students enrolled in the Law Enforcement program will experience an interactive and challenging environment that will leave them with all the skills required to get started in this career field.  Students will study Crime Scene Investigations, Interviewing, Patrol Tactics, De-Escalation, Ethics, Use of Force, Maine Criminal and Traffic Law and much more. Students will go “hands on” with crime scene analysis, simulated firearms training, methods of restraint and control, first aid, traffic stops and drill & ceremony.  A focus on community policing, ethics, effective report writing and de-escalation will be present.  Students will be introduced to Local, County, State and Federal Law Enforcement programs.  We will explore specialties including Tac Teams, K-9, Wardens, and Marine Patrol Law Enforcement, Search and Rescue, Detective and Criminal Patrol.  Second year students will be given leadership opportunities, have expanded classes and participate in ride alongs.  Students will be given the opportunity to participate in SkillUSA competitions, take field trips to post secondary institutions, The Maine Criminal Justice Academy, National Guard Facilities and much more.  

Students will be issued uniforms and equipment and will be responsible for care and usage. Students are expected to make ethical an participate in classes.  We are looking for students who are logical, wish to foster critical thinking skills, are physically fit and possesses the desire to serve their community.  If you think you fit these criteria, and you are up for the challenge, then the CATC Law Enforcement program is waiting for you!

Qualities of a Successful Student

Ability to make ethical decisions

Participate in class sessions

Logical

Interest to foster critical thinking skills

Willingness to be physically fit

Desire to serve his/her community

Certifications Offered

CPR/AED

CTECS

College Opportunities

Working future affiliations with Central Maine Community College and Husson University