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Law, Public Safety, and Security

Law, Public Safety, and Security Program Area

Careers in Law and Public Safety depend upon the accurate understanding of the systems that protect and serve our communities. The Law, Public Safety, and Security (LPSS) CTE program area equips students with foundational knowledge in law, law enforcement, and the legal system, aligning their learning with future professional goals.

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Exploring Complex Legal Concepts with Hands-On Classwork

Law, Public Safety, and Security students learn the fundamentals of criminal justice and ethics in specialized spaces like an on-site courtroom and a crime scene simulation room. They progress to criminal, civil, and constitutional law, then move into hands-on training in crime scene investigation, suspect interrogation, and patrol procedures. Juniors refine skills through trial practice and legal writing, while seniors gain real-world experience through internships and college-level courses. Other opportunities include placements with state agencies and law-related clubs like Mock Trial and Spartan Justice Club. 

LPSS students running a search and rescue exercise

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MHS LPSS student

“I know I want to be a lawyer. Every time I step into the classroom, that’s the end goal I aspire to. Being in the mock courtroom during class is really motivating and invigorating.”

—John Ademuwagun, MHS Student

Setting Students Up for Success

MHS students grow their core skills outside the high school classroom by joining student organizations and enrolling in college courses, getting a head start in their career.

Core Skills

  • Active Learning
  • Critical Thinking
  • Complex Problem Solving
  • Social Perceptiveness

Student Organizations

  • Mock Trial
  • Spartan Justice Club

College Partnerships

  • Lebanon Valley College
  • Pennsylvania College of Technology

Future Career Options

With a High School Diploma:

  • Security Guard
  • Police Dispatcher
  • EMT
  • Firefighter

With a 2-Year Degree:

  • Police Officer
  • Paralegal
  • Emergency Management Technician

With a 4-Year Degree:

  • Detective
  • Forensic Scientist
  • Intelligence Analyst

Authentic Work Experience

Prior to graduation, students must complete an Authentic Work Experience (AWE) that is directly connected to their CTE coursework. This can include part-time employment, internships, pre-apprenticeships, or cooperative education (co-op) opportunities.

Internships

  • MHS Safety and Security Department
  • MHS FTS Department
  • HE&R Legal Department
  • THC
  • Dauphin County District Attorney’s Office
  • Dauphin County Criminal Investigation Division

Co-operative Education

  • MHS Safety and Security Department
  • MHS FTS Department
  • HE&R Legal Department
  • THC

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