Kankakee Area Career Center

Law Enforcement Program Information

The Kankakee Area Career Center's Law Enforcement program allows students to develop their knowledge in various areas relating to law enforcement careers. Donald Barber, a retired Police Officer from the Village of Bradley, introduces students to patrolling, field operations, observations and perceptions, communications, reporting, and records.

The two-year Career Center Law Enforcement Program provides students with a basic introduction to all facets of law enforcement. Students experience:

Simulations
Demonstrations
Guest lectures
Preparing and giving a speech
Tours of various law enforcement departments
Shadowing program - Kankakee County Sheriff's Police and local police departments

Review the Law Enforcement sections below:

College Credits

Industry Certifications

Requirements & Costs

Career Opportunities

Personal Qualities

Schoolwide KACC Training

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Law Enforcement College Credits*

KACC's Law Enforcement curriculum has been designed to include college-level material each year. Students completing two years in this program can earn credits at either Kankakee Community College or Prairie State College.

* Dual College Credits are subject to change (last reviewed Sep 2023). Please email KACC for more information.

Kankakee Community College
LAWF-1513-7D0: Intro to Criminal Justice - 3 Credit Hours
LAWF-1713-7D0: Basic Criminal Law - 3 Credit Hours
LAWF-2723-7D0: Intro to Corrections - 3 Credit Hours
LAWF-2733-7D0: Private Security - 3 Credit Hours

Law Enforcement Industry Certifications*

* Industry certifications are subject to change (last reviewed Sep 2023). Please email KACC for more information.

Handcuffing Certificate

Basic Defense Tactics Certificate

American Red Cross CPR Certification (every other year)

Weather Spotter Certification (every other year)

National Incident Management System (NIMS) I00 Certification

NIMS 800 Certification

The American College of Surgeons "Stop the Bleed" Certification

Use of Force Decision Making Simulator Certificate

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 10 Certification

Law Enforcement Requirements & Costs*

* Requirements & Costs are subject to change (last reviewed Sep 2023). Please email KACC for more information.

3-Ring Binder

Spiral Notebook

Pens & Pencils

Loose leaf paper

Ruler

Additional Costs: American Red Cross CPR Certification $45

Law Enforcement Career Opportunities

Several career opportunities exist for students who complete the Law Enforcement program. Here are a few examples.

Sworn Career Opportunities

Police Officer

Secret Service

Federal Bureau of Investigation

Dept. of Natural Resources

Sworn Career Opportunities

Parole & Probation

Intelligence Analyst

Forensic Scientist

Polygraph Operator

Law Enforcement Personal Qualities

Students can enhance their experience in the Law Enforcement program by possessing the following key personal qualities.

Ability to remain calm, composed, and courageous in the face of adversity

Ability to withstand the physical demands of the job

Ability to work well with others and communicate effectively with the entire team

Ability to think quickly and creatively to solve complex problems during emergencies

Honesty, trustworthiness, and commitment to doing what is right, even in challenging situations

Empathic, understanding, and cultural sensitivity to effectively interact with individuals

Schoolwide KACC Training

Significant benefits are available to students who remain focused and diligent at KACC. The staff at KACC enjoys supporting our youth in achieving their dreams beyond high school. We have established the following to assist our community to flourish post-high school years. Please review our Workplace Excellence Badges, Career Coaching, and Specific Benefits Gained Through KACC sections below.

Workplace Excellence Soft/Essential Skill Badges Earned

ADAPTability	COMMUNICATIONability
DEPENDability	REASONability
PRESENTability	WORKability
SUITability	TRANSITIONability
RESPECTability	WRITEability

Super Badge: Solidifying collective competency in all of the above areas

Career Coaching

Online Portfolio

Cover Letter

Introduction Letter

Resume

Reference Letters

LinkedIn Profile

Interviewing Skills

Career Exploration

Financial Planning

Scholarship Essay Writing

Specific Benefits Gained Through KACC

2 Year CTE Diploma - Recognizing students who attended KACC for 2 consecutive years
- Received an Attendance of 90% or higher
- Received a "B" Average or better (1st year entirety, and at least the first 3 semesters of the 2nd year)
- Received competency (90% or higher) in employability skills, and
- Received a Workplace Excellence Super Badge

KACC Student Advisory Committee

SkillsUSA participation and recognition on state and national levels & scholarships offered

National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) qualification & scholarships offered

KACC Scholarships are offered to all KACC Seniors who apply

Hands-on experiences through KACC class and internship opportunities through established connections to business and industry through KACC

Classes taught by those who have succeeded in the jobs they represent

Positive referrals and evaluations from KACC teachers about work students have completed while at KACC further student engagement to showcase their skills.