Exploring the Badge
Flour Bluff’s Law Enforcement Class Prepares Students for the Future
Grecia Padilla Carranco, Photography Editor
February 17, 2025
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Mr. Jorgensen's class responds to questions regarding correct procedures for handcuffing a citizen. Photo By: Alyssa Stringer
CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS—Flour Bluff High School students now have a unique opportunity to explore the field of law enforcement through the newly introduced course designed to provide both theoretical knowledge and practical experience.
The Law Enforcement course covers the history, fundamentals, and key practices of law enforcement, offering a glimpse into what a career in this field might look like. It is viewed as an exciting and informative course designed to give students a comprehensive understanding of the law enforcement field. For freshman Amiya Kinney, the course has been an engaging and informative experience.
“We learn about the history of law enforcement and the different types of agencies,” Kinney said.
Beyond classroom discussions, the course features hands-on-activities such as learning proper handcuffing techniques and handling mock firearms, giving students a real-world perspective on law enforcement practices.
“We learn almost everything we need to know about law enforcement,” Lucas Trespeces, a sophomore, shared, We focus on the history and requirements of the profession.”
Kinney highlighted her favorite assignment: “Learning how to handcuff properly or how to safely hold and use a [fake] gun.”
While the class provides valuable preparation for students interested in law enforcement careers, it is open to all students interested in the field of law and public service.
“I chose this class because I want to be a lawyer,” Kinney said. “If I end up pursuing that career, this class will help me understand how to handle [these] situations.”
Sophomore London Villegas shared her perspective on how the course is shaping her understanding of law enforcement.
“I’m planning to go to the lawyer route, but I think law enforcement is still a good class to take,” said Villegas. “We talk about the different pathways, like firefighters and police officers. It basically gives you the description of what they do in their day-to-day lives.”
Mr. Jorgensen's classroom walls provide helpful information for the Law and Public Service Pathway. Photo by: Alyssa Stringer
Students practice the procedure of proper handcuffing in Mr. Jorgensen's class. Photo by: Alyssa Stringer
The course goes beyond textbooks, incorporating case studies and interactive lessons that allow students to analyze real-world scenarios.
“We do a lot of assessments on the different types of videos we watch” Villegas said. “We watch a lot of interviews, document them, and write case studies about the different traffic stops.”
One of her favorite assignments involved a simulated arrest with the school resource officers.
“It was pretty cool watching them make a simulated arrest in class. That was really interesting,” Villegas said.
For both Kinney and Trespeces, understanding the history of law enforcement was key to understanding its present-day operations.
“Learning about how law enforcement has evolved was fascinating,” said Kinney. “It gave me a deeper appreciation for the work that law enforcement does today.”
The students agree that their teacher, Mr. Jorgensen, plays a key role in making the class engaging and informative.
“I love my teacher and most of the people. Mr. Jorgensen makes the class engaging,” Kinney said.
Villegas echoes these sentiments when discussing the atmosphere of the course.
“I really enjoy how Mr. Jorgensen works with us. He helps out a lot. There’s something to learn every day, but the main thing is how difficult it is to be in law enforcement,” Villegas said.
Trespeces agreed, adding, “I enjoy how Mr. Jorgensen interacts with us during class. He makes the lessons fun and interesting.”
Mr. Jorgensen reviews proceedure with Rudy Lozano before doing a handcuffing procedure assignment. Photo by: Alyssa Stringer
Materials in Mr. Jorgensen's class provide real-life experiences through role-play and allow students to understand the perspectives of law enforcement in difficult situations. Photo by: Alyssa Stringer
Whether students are pursuing careers in law enforcement, law, or another public service field, the skills and knowledge gained in the class provide valuable insights. For Kinney, the class helps her better understand legal procedures, which will be crucial if she decides to become a lawyer.
Trespeces, on the other hand, who is considering a future in law enforcement, specifically as a U.S. Marshal. Trescpeces believes that the practical skills he's gaining, like handcuffing techniques, will be essential in his future career in law enforcement.
“I want to go into law enforcement later on, and this class helps me understand exactly what it takes,” Trespeces explained.
With a combination of historical knowledge, hands-on training, and interactive lessons, Flour Bluff High School’s Law Enforcement class is shaping up to be an invaluable experience for students.
Whether students are interested in becoming a lawyer, a police officer, or a U.S. Marshal, this class provides a unique opportunity to dive deep into the world of law and public service and gain hands-on experience that will benefit students in any future career path.
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