About Law & Public Services

"Jobs in this field concern the important daily duties of protecting and serving the public. As homeland security moves to the forefront of our nation’s concern, jobs relating to the safety, wellness, and rights of people have become increasingly important. The demand for protection of sites as varied as skyscrapers, seaports, airports, reservoirs, and military bases has skyrocketed. Growing opportunities continue in careers such as Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT), trial lawyers, and firefighters. If you have a calling to serve others, can remain calm under pressure, and love the law, then Law and Public Service may be the right career choice for you."

- excerpt from the 2020-21 FBISD High School Course Selection Guide

• Campus-Level Courses

  Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security
  Offered In: 9–11 • Prerequisites: None
  Description: Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security introduces students to professions in law enforcement, security, corrections, and fire and emergency management services. Students will examine the roles and responsibilities of police, courts, private security, and protective agencies. This course provides students with an overview of the skills necessary for careers in these areas.

  Law Enforcement I
  Offered In: 10–12 • Prerequisites: Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security
  Description: Law Enforcement I is an overview of the history, organization, and functions of local, state, and federal law enforcement. This course includes the role of constitution law, the United States legal system, criminal law, law enforcement terminology, and the classification and elements of crime.

  Forensic Science
  Offered In: 10–12 • Prerequisites: Biology and Chemistry
  Description: Forensic Science is the application of science and how it applies to matters of the law. Forensic Science is a course that uses a structured and scientific approach to the investigation of crimes of assault, abuse and neglect, domestic violence, accidental death, homicide, and the psychology of criminal behavior. Students will learn terminology and investigative procedures related to crime scenes, while collecting and analyzing evidence through case studies and simulated crime scenes such as fingerprint analysis, ballistics, and blood spatter analysis. Students will learn the history, legal aspects, and career options for forensic science. This CTE course counts as a science credit.