Law Enforcement

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DMACC's AAS degree in Law Enforcement offers concentrated criminal justice coursework to prepare you to go to work in two years.
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DMACC's Crime Scene Investigation certificate focuses on forensic documentation, evidence, reporting and testimony.
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Law Enforcement Degree Programs

The Law Enforcement Emphasis includes courses in criminal law, scientific investigation, minority relations, ethics and interviewing techniques. This degree prepares you for these positions:

Police Officer
Deputy Sheriff
State Trooper
Park Ranger
Detective/Investigator
Special Agent (state or federal)
Conservation Officer
Crime Scene Investigator
Crime Analyst
Intelligence Officer
Task Force Officer

To see requirements to be a peace officer in Iowa, please visit the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy website.

Crime Scene Investigation Certificate

The CSI certificate program provides a program of study for students to concentrate in the areas of crime scene investigation as it applies to forensic documentation, evidence collection & analysis, and procedural reporting and testimony. This certificate is best suited for people who have a background or interest in criminal justice, fire science or other related public safety disciplines.

The CSI certificate prepares you for these positions:

Law Enforcement Officer/Agent
Detective or Investigator
Crime Scene Investigator
Medicolegal Death Investigator
Criminalist/Crime Lab Technician
Loss Prevention
Insurance/Fraud Investigator
Private Investigator
Security officer

Employment in the criminal justice field is highly dependent upon one's character and background. Students who have a criminal history may complete the program of study, but it is NOT likely that they will find employment in the criminal justice field, and students with a criminal history may NOT be eligible for an internship, which is required for the AAS degree.