Police Science

George Washington University

Bachelor's DegreeCIP: 43.0107

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Police Science

George Washington University

Bachelor's DegreeCIP: 43.0107

No description available.

Skills & Competencies

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Skills

Active ListeningSpeakingCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionSocial PerceptivenessWritingActive LearningMonitoringComplex Problem SolvingJudgment and Decision MakingCoordinationPersuasionTime ManagementLearning StrategiesInstructing

Knowledge

English LanguageLaw and GovernmentPublic Safety and SecurityCustomer and Personal ServicePsychologyComputers and ElectronicsAdministrativeEducation and Training

Abilities

Inductive ReasoningOral ComprehensionOral ExpressionWritten ComprehensionDeductive ReasoningSpeech ClarityProblem SensitivityNear VisionSpeech RecognitionWritten ExpressionInformation OrderingFar VisionSelective Attention

Tasks

Write reports or case summaries to document investigations.
Conduct private investigations on a paid basis.
Search computer databases, credit reports, public records, tax or legal filings, or other resources
Serve documents to parties named in legal proceedings.
Use advanced technology, such as drones, GPS trackers, and surveillance cameras, to facilitate investigations.
Examine immigration applications, visas, and passports and interview persons to determine eligibilit
Detain persons found to be in violation of customs or immigration laws and arrange for legal action,
Inspect cargo, baggage, and personal articles entering or leaving U.S. for compliance with revenue l
Identify, pursue, and arrest suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
Provide for public safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and pro
Record facts to prepare reports that document incidents and activities.
Validate known intelligence with data from other sources.
Gather, analyze, correlate, or evaluate information from a variety of resources, such as law enforce
Evaluate records of communications, such as telephone calls, to plot activity and determine the size
Make recommendations for investigations and subpoenas.
Photograph crime or accident scenes for evidence records.
Maintain records of evidence and write and review reports.
Submit evidence to supervisors, crime labs, or court officials for legal proceedings.
Use drone technology for aerial photography and videography of crime scenes.
Check victims for signs of life, such as breathing and pulse.
Obtain facts or statements from complainants, witnesses, and accused persons and record interviews,
Secure deceased body and obtain evidence from it, preventing bystanders from tampering with it prior
Operate drones for aerial surveillance or to gather evidence from difficult to reach locations.
Screen persons entering courthouse using magnetometers, x-ray machines, and other devices to collect
Escort prisoners to and from courthouse and maintain custody of prisoners during court proceedings.
Maintain order in courtroom during trial and guard jury from outside contact.
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as criminal law, d
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.

Technology

Data base user interface and query softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareOffice suite softwareElectronic mail softwareInformation retrieval or search softwareSpreadsheet softwareMap creation softwareWord processing softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareWeb page creation and editing softwareMobile location based services softwareCloud-based management softwareHelpdesk or call center softwareStorage networking softwareData base management system softwareDevelopment environment softwareBusiness intelligence and data analysis softwareOperating system softwareNetwork monitoring softwareProject management softwareDocument management softwareComputer based training software

Tools

35 millimeter camerasBiological evidence collection kitsCompact digital camerasComputer data input scannersDesktop computersDigital audio recordersDigital video camerasFingerprint evidence kitsGlobal positioning system GPS receiversHandgunsHigh powered binocularsLaptop computersLaw enforcement handgunsNight vision gogglesOptical telescopesBarcode scannersCompound light microscopesFingerprint scannersGamma ray spectrometersHazardous material detectorsHydrometersIdentification card scannersIon mobility spectrometersMeasurement calipersMetal handcuffsMobile data computersMobile truck X ray unitsAll terrain vehicles ATVAudio recording equipmentAutomated external defibrillators AED

Work Values

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