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ADJUS 10 INTRODUCTION TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE 3 Units

Prerequisite(s): None.
History and philosophy of administration of justice in America from its inception to its role in a culturally diverse society. Identification and explanation of the various components of the criminal justice system; theories of crime, punishment and rehabilitation; examination of the contemporaneous hiring processes of law enforcement agencies, including but not limited to preparation of the application, oral board analysis and overall examination of the system requirements. Total of 54 hours lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC Grading: Letter Grade Only

   #4046 Closed                     8:00am- 9:35am MW      Lecture V213   GALLON D L  
   #6739 Closed                    11:10am-12:45pm MW      Lecture V213   GALLON D L  
   #5429 Closed                     1:00pm- 2:35pm TuTh    Lecture V213   GALLON D L  
   #6711 Closed                     5:25pm- 7:00pm TuTh    Lecture IT140  LOMELI B C  
   #4045 Closed                     7:00pm-10:20pm Th      Lecture IT140  MERCADO J   

    All Sections of ADJUS 10 are Closed.

ADJUS 12 CONCEPTS OF CRIMINAL LAW 3 Units

Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in or completion of AdJus 10.
Historical development of criminal law; legal research methods; classification of crime through critical thinking analysis as seen through the eyes of the investigator and the trier of fact; in-depth analysis of homicide and related crimes against persons; survey of property crimes and drug and alcohol related offenses; thorough exposure to legal concepts for those considering careers in law enforcement and related legal professions. Total of 54 hours lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC Grading: Letter Grade Only

   #4048 Closed                     9:35am-11:10am MW      Lecture V213   GALLON D L  
   #4673 Closed                    10:25am-   Noon TuTh    Lecture V213   GALLON D L  
   #4049 Closed                     7:00pm-10:20pm Tu      Lecture IT140  AVERSANO R  

    All Sections of ADJUS 12 are Closed.

ADJUS 14 LEGAL ASPECTS OF EVIDENCE 3 Units

Prerequisite(s): AdJus 10, 12.
Origin, development, philosophy and constitutional basis of evidence; constitutional and procedural considerations affecting arrest, search and seizure; kinds and degrees of evidence and rules governing admissibility; judicial decisions interpreting individual rights and case studies; evidentiary requirements justifying the use of force or deadly weapons by peace officers. Total of 54 hours lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU Grading: Letter Grade Only

   #5476 Closed                     6:30pm- 9:50pm W       Lecture V213   GALLON D L  

    All Sections of ADJUS 14 are Closed.

ADJUS 16 PRINCIPLES AND PROCEDURES OF THE JUSTICE SYSTEM 3 Units

Prerequisite(s): AdJus 10, 12.
Structure, jurisdiction and procedures of different courts; functions of various administrative agencies; criminal procedures from apprehension to conviction, including bail, extradition, search and seizure, examination, modes of accusation, appeals and writs. Total of 54 hours lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU Grading: Letter Grade Only

   #4051 Closed                     8:50am-10:25am TuTh    Lecture V213   GALLON D L  
   #6439 Cancelled                  1:00pm- 4:00pm MTuW    Lecture V213   STAFF       
         Short Term: 05/13/13-06/19/13
   #4226 Closed                     6:30pm- 9:50pm M       Lecture V213   AVERSANO R  

    All Sections of ADJUS 16 are Closed.

ADJUS 18 COMMUNITY RELATIONS 3 Units

Prerequisite(s): AdJus l0.
Survey of the relationships of the criminal justice system and the community; symptomatic aspects of community mistrust, lack of cooperation and misunderstanding. The process of interaction between the criminal justice practitioner and the citizen. Analysis of how relationships are developed, maintained and changed. Total of 54 hours lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC Grading: Letter Grade Only

   #5479 Closed                     6:30pm- 9:50pm Th      Lecture W206   GOODEN J M  

    All Sections of ADJUS 18 are Closed.

ADJUS 19 PRINCIPLES OF INVESTIGATION 3 Units

Prerequisite(s): AdJus 10, 12.
Basic principles of all types of investigations utilized in the justice system. Includes human aspects in dealing with the public, specific knowledge necessary for handling crime scenes; interviews, evidence, surveillance, follow-up, technical resources and case preparation. Total of 54 hours lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU Grading: Letter Grade Only

   #6441 Cancelled                  9:00am-11:20am ThF     Lecture V213   STAFF       
         Short Term: 05/16/13-08/2/13
   #4053 Closed                     7:00pm-10:20pm W       Lecture R108   VICINO C O  

    All Sections of ADJUS 19 are Closed.

ADJUS 22 CONCEPTS OF ENFORCEMENT SERVICES 3 Units

Prerequisite(s): AdJus 12.
Theories, philosophies and concepts related to the role expectations of the enforcement officer. Emphasis on patrol, and public service responsibilities and their relationship to the administration of justice system. Total of 54 hours lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU Grading: Letter Grade Only

   #4054 Closed                    12:45pm- 2:20pm MW      Lecture V213   DEWAR J M   

    All Sections of ADJUS 22 are Closed.

ADJUS 122 FIELD PRACTICE IN ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE 2 Units

Prerequisite(s): AdJus 12, maintain enrollment in 7 units or more including field practice.
Supervised field experience or employment in Administration of Justice, on-the-job training with local criminal justice agency. Student must meet all requirements of participating agency. Maximum credit 8 units, 2 units each semester. Credit/no credit grading. Total of 180 hours lecture. Grading: Pass/No Pass Only

   #6548 Closed                                    TBA     FLD     V213   GALLON D L  
         11.3 Hours TBA per week

    All Sections of ADJUS 122 are Closed.

ADJUS 128 USE OF FORCE 1 Unit

Prerequisite(s): AdJus 10.
Methods required for the use-of-force in the law enforcement field. Preparation for taking law enforcement self-defense test. Protection against persons armed with dangerous and deadly weapons. Demonstration and drill in limited number of "holds" and "come alongs". Restraint of prisoners and mentally ill persons. Use of baton and application of self-defense kicks and handcuffing techniques. Total of 27 hours lecture and 27 hours laboratory. Grading: Letter Grade Only

   #5485 Closed                       Noon- 3:20pm W       LecLab  IT209  CAPISTRANO T

    All Sections of ADJUS 128 are Closed.

ADJUS 130 FIREARMS 1 Unit

Prerequisite(s): AdJus 14.
Moral aspects, legal provisions, safety precautions and restrictions covering use of firearms; firing of sidearms and shotguns; related first aid. Total of 9 hours lecture and 27 hours laboratory. Grading: Letter Grade Only

   #6707 Closed                     8:00am-   Noon F       LecLab  PPR    EVANS K     
         Short Term: 01/11/13-03/15/13
         PPR: Pasadena Police Range, 2783 Eaton Canyon Dr., Pasadena

    All Sections of ADJUS 130 are Closed.

ADJUS 185 HOMELAND SECURITY 3 Units

Prerequisite(s): AdJus 10, AdJus 12.
History, ideology and tactics used by foreign and domestic terrorist organizations. The United States' response to the terrorist threat, countermeasures to prevent or mitigate and recover from acts of terrorism. Case studies of previous terrorist attacks; a working knowledge of weapons of mass destruction; a study of the religious, social and political paradigms which motivate global terrorism and the impact on American law enforcement. Total of 54 hours lecture. Grading: Letter Grade Only

   #5160 Closed                     7:00pm-10:20pm Tu      Lecture W206   LOMELI B C  

    All Sections of ADJUS 185 are Closed.

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