Law and Public Safety: Grades 6-8

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If you want to…

• Provide safety and security for businesses, schools, and events in your community.
• Protect lives and property through crime prevention or emergency medical services.
• Make the world a safer place.

Then explore a career-technical program in Law and Public Safety

Every day across the nation, emergencies occur that threaten people’s lives, well-being, property, peace, and security. During these times, society relies on law and public safety workers to respond, protect, and restore the safety, security, and routine to our lives. Whether choosing a career path in criminal justice or emergency services, Law and Public Safety programs prepare you to plan, manage, and provide legal, services, public safety, and protective services.

Career Field Top Occupations

• Security Guards (Primary Pathway: Criminal Justice)
• Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics (Primary Pathway: Firefighting and Emergency Medical Services)

Last Modified: 7/8/2025 1:18:00 PM

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