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Good day, families and friends!
Welcome to the Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security Program at the Career Center! I am originally from Sumter, South Carolina, and proudly served 20 years in the United States Army as a Military Police Soldier before retiring in 2020.
I am honored to serve as the Law Enforcement Instructor at the Career Center, where I am committed to providing students with meaningful, hands-on learning opportunities and real-world experiences through Work-Based Learning (WBL) and partnerships with law enforcement and public safety professionals.
My goal is to prepare students with the knowledge, skills, professionalism, and experiences they need to be career-ready before graduation. I look forward to a great year of learning, growth, and opportunities for our students!
My Education
Associate of General Studies (AGS) — Central Texas College, 2008
Bachelor of Criminal Justice (BCJ) — Abraham Lincoln University, 2014
Master of Education (M.Ed.) — Grand Canyon University, 2020
Graduate Certificate in History — Grand Canyon University, 2024
Let’s have an awesome school year!
My Schedule
8:45 - 11:38: AM Block - Introduction To Law Enforcement
11:38 - 12:38: Lunch / PLC & Administration Duties
12:38 - 3:45: PM Block - Intro To Law Enforcement
Contact Information
Office Phone - 803-285-7404
Email - james.heyward@lcsd.k12.sc.us
Please feel free to email me with any questions or concerns. I will respond within 24 hours.
If a conference is needed, I am happy to arrange an after-school meeting or schedule a phone conference during my planning period, from 11:40 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
I look forward to maintaining open communication and working together to support your student’s success!
South Carolina Standards:
Sequence of CTE Program (This program is double block, meaning you will have class during 1st and 2nd block or 3rd and 4th block):
1st Course: Introduction To Law, Public Safety, Corrections , and Security & Law Enforcement Services 1
2nd Course: Law Enforcement Services 2: This is the final Capstone Course!
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