J. M. Tawes Protective Services

 
The Protective Services Program at the J. M. Tawes Technology and Career Center was created in 1993 to provide a pool of trained candidates for Somerset County's largest labor market - the Protective Services profession. The program provides instruction in Law Enforcement, Corrections, Private Security, the Military, and Court operations. It was the first program of its kind in Maryland. 
 
The Judge listens as the prosecutor (white shirt) begins her opening statement... Take a look at our most recent Mock Trial - our biggest and best by far. Based on Professor Alan Dershowitz' book, Just Revenge, it involved our class as the players and Ms. Patsy Somers' AP History class from Washington High School as the jury.

Graduates having a "B" average, and who pass a test administered by the college, receive six credits at the Wor-Wic Community College in Salisbury, Maryland.

Our students spend part of the day at their home schools, Crisfield and Washington High Schools, and the rest of the day at the Tech Center. Among the courses the students study are fingerprinting, forensic science, criminal and motor vehicle law, the history and
missions of law enforcement and the correctional system, the role of the military, communications, and a myriad of others. 

Many graduates of the program from previous years are now entering the Protective Services field, with the goal of making it a career.

Technology is a big part of this dynamic program, with much practical computer and internet work, widespread use of video equipment, and even the practical application of RADAR and breath testing equipment. 
Motorists on Maryland Route 413 are often surprised at the sight of high school students working RADAR!

Take a look at our course outline and see for yourself! Then, if you think the Protective Services program is for you, click here. You can also find a recent final exam here. Grading, required materials, etc. can be found in the course syllabus.


 

 
Take a look at one of our major Crime Lab projects!! We are interested in contacting other schools with similar programs, and propose the formation of a group to coordinate activities, training, and friendly interaction between students around the world. Contact us if you would like to participate.

Leadership is an important part of Protective Services, and leadership training is an important part of our program. We use the Canadian Association of Student Activity Advisors (CASAA) handbook in addition to other reference materials, including Sun Tsu's 'The Art of War,' an ancient text of such timeless value that it is a standard in business schools.

Want to see something really neat? Take a look at our Intel (tm) Play (tm) microscope photos. We have adapted this interesting 'toy' to all kinds of forensic uses.

Reference material, such as ten-codes, phonetic alphabet, Cooper's Test information, etc. can be found here.

Visit our survey page to vote for us as your favorite JMT program!

 

Our Favorite Links:
Visit the Maryland State Police home page
Nolo Press - A very interesting and useful legal resource
Feeling guilty? Turn yourself in and save your police some work.

Computerized Sketch Artist: Just describe your friends and the computer will draw a lifelike photo!

PolicePoems.com
 
 


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