Criminal Justice

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Criminal Justice I
Students are introduced to law, public safety, corrections, and security practices. Students examine contemporary issues in the criminal justice system and explore crime scene investigation, criminal investigation, court procedures, policing, and juvenile justice. This course provides a foundation for careers as lawyers, as forensics specialists, and as law enforcement and corrections officers.  (Dual Enrollment College Credit Option)

​Criminal Justice II
Students apply knowledge learned in Criminal Justice I through practical scenarios involving crime scene investigation, criminal investigation, and crisis intervention. Students explore trends in in correctional standards and in identifying and preventing terror threats. This course prepares students for careers as lawyers, forensics specialists, and law enforcement and corrections officers. (Dual Enrollment College Credit Option)

Emergency Medical Telecommunications is designed to develop entry-level skills needed in a telecommunication environment for rescue, fire, and police. The course provides the beginning tele-communicator with an understanding of situations encountered in an emergency communications environment. Upon completion, the student will be able to: summarize issues involving the telecommunication’s role and responsibilities as a member of health and public safety environment; summarize issues involving available resources to a tele-communicator; the importance of maintaining confidentiality, liability and legal issues involving emergency tele-communicators and their agencies; summarize the process of stress management for inside and outside a communications department/center.

Students may obtain industry certification:  Certified Emergency Telecommunicator Examination

This course is currently paired with Criminal Justice I or Introduction to Health and Medical Sciences.. 

Teacher: Darren Robinson

Class: Criminal Justice I / Criminal Justice II

Years of Experience: 5

Mr. Robinson is new to the Richmond Technical Center and is now the Criminal Justice teacher.  With a passion for criminal justice and caring for students, he strives to create an engaging and supportive learning environment for all students.

He received his Bachelor's degree in Law Enforcement from George Mason University. He spent 21 years as a Police Officer rising to the rank of Sergeant.  He retired in 2012 from Prince George's County, Maryland Police Department.  As an officer he served as a crime scene processing officer, a breathalyzer, and FTO.  He also served as a Community Oriented Police Officer for his duty station.  His last duty station was at the National Harbor, where he was the acting Lieutenant and supervised 10 officers in support for the Harbor operations.

In addition to teaching, Mr. Robinson is a volleyball official and has been involved with coaching basketball and football for over 30 years. He believes in the importance of education, discipline and teamwork.  He knows that without education the road to success will be hard.  He loves to bring laughter and fun to his classroom and will strive to gain the trust and respect of his students.

Mr. Robinson is dedicated to preparing students for their future careers. He integrates real-world skills into the curriculum, focusing on teamwork, time-management and problem solving. He also emphasizes the importance of career exploration, internships, or connections with local businesses/organizations to help students understand various career paths.