The U.S. Department of Labor predicts a 29 percent jump in criminal justice-related positions within the next few years! This program introduces nine individuals who help protect others in very different ways: a firefighter, a police officer, an EMT, and a park ranger, careers on the front lines of public safety; a forensic scientist, a paralegal, and a legal secretary, behind-the-scenes careers in the legal profession; and a security specialist and a corrections officer, careers that involve keeping businesses secure and convicts in custody. Correlates to all applicable National and State Educational Standards including the NCLB Act.

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Introduction to Careers in Public Safety, Law, and Security (0:51) -- Public Safety Careers: Firefighter (2:29) -- Public Safety Careers: Patrol Officer (1:50) -- Public Safety Careers: Emergency Medical Technician (1:41) -- Law Careers: Forensics Specialist (2:17) -- Law Careers: Paralegal (1:47).