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Piarra
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What inspired you to become a criminal justice and law enforcement teacher?
I am an 8th grader and I am doing research on different jobs for my class. #teacher #criminal-law
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Desiree Giler Mann
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Hi Piarra - I see your question has been open for a while, so let me take a stab and answering it. The question is very narrow - not just a teacher but a very specific sort of teacher with a unique specialty! You might consider re-phrasing your question to get more responses. That said, here's my response. (To be clear, I am not a criminal justice/law enforcement teacher. This is second hand -- "hearsay" -- information!)
Those people who I know that teach constitutional law, criminal law, criminal justice and/or law enforcement in schools are often qualified teachers who had a prior occupation in that field before becoming teachers. For instance, teachers who's prior job was as an attorney or police officer, etc. They often teach other subjects as well. Most high school teachers cannot specialize in just one class - they have to teach other courses, too (e.g., History, American History, Economics). Even in community college or university, they will have additional courses if they are full-time teachers. Adjunct or part-time college professors may teach just one course, but in such cases they often have deep expertise from a related career (or are retired from that career and use teaching as a way to impart their knowledge) - e.g., perhaps they ar a full time attorney, teaching this one class in addition to their legal work; or they are a retired police detective. As an attorney, I have been a guest lecturer at a few universities and law schools in my specialty area, but that alone is not a full time job. If you know such a teacher (even if you are not their student), why don't you ask them about their career path? Most teachers are happy to help any student explore career options. Also you can search past question/answers in Career Village to learn about becoming a teacher.
There is another way to read your question, too: a teacher of law enforcement officers (e.g., teaching at the Police Academy or a Police Academy instructor). Alas, I cannot share any insights on that topic. But you could research it on-line by using the term "Police Academy Instructor".
Good luck!
Consider rewording your question to get more response.
If you mean a teacher of these subjects, research on-line how to become a teacher, and/or speak to any teachers you know with this expertise.
If you mean a teacher of these people, research on-line by using the term "Police Academy Instructor" and similiar phrases.
Search Career Village for other questions/answers about becoming a teacher or instructor.
Those people who I know that teach constitutional law, criminal law, criminal justice and/or law enforcement in schools are often qualified teachers who had a prior occupation in that field before becoming teachers. For instance, teachers who's prior job was as an attorney or police officer, etc. They often teach other subjects as well. Most high school teachers cannot specialize in just one class - they have to teach other courses, too (e.g., History, American History, Economics). Even in community college or university, they will have additional courses if they are full-time teachers. Adjunct or part-time college professors may teach just one course, but in such cases they often have deep expertise from a related career (or are retired from that career and use teaching as a way to impart their knowledge) - e.g., perhaps they ar a full time attorney, teaching this one class in addition to their legal work; or they are a retired police detective. As an attorney, I have been a guest lecturer at a few universities and law schools in my specialty area, but that alone is not a full time job. If you know such a teacher (even if you are not their student), why don't you ask them about their career path? Most teachers are happy to help any student explore career options. Also you can search past question/answers in Career Village to learn about becoming a teacher.
There is another way to read your question, too: a teacher of law enforcement officers (e.g., teaching at the Police Academy or a Police Academy instructor). Alas, I cannot share any insights on that topic. But you could research it on-line by using the term "Police Academy Instructor".
Good luck!
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Lady Rios
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I am not a teacher, but I did get my BA in Criminal Justice. One of the many reasons why I wanted to pursue this career was because I enjoyed helping others. When I was younger I lived in an area where there were always crimes and accidents so I wanted to be able to help those in need. Another reason why I enjoyed criminal justice was that nowadays we have so many officers that are corrupt and I wanted to make a difference in my community. I wanted to be able to help people like me and allow them to know that there are good people out there that care for their well-being.