PROGRAMS | PERSONAL SERVICES
PUBLIC SAFETY & SECURITY
The Public Safety and Security program presents a comprehensive public safety education to students interested in pursuing a career, volunteer service, or post-secondary education in emergency medical, law enforcement, fire or emergency management services. Students may also find employment in areas of security and industrial safety. Since all areas of public safety must work together and responsibilities often overlap career boundaries, the student will be expected to meet a minimum level of proficiency in all areas of the training program. Students are required to have a high degree of motivation and self-discipline. Emergency medical services (EMS) prepare students for certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and emergency response. Studies will prepare students to test for the Pennsylvania Department of Health’s Emergency Medical Technician certification. Law enforcement covers the Pennsylvania crimes and vehicle codes, criminal behavior, corrections, criminal investigations and evidence, patrol procedures, traffic control and safety, as well as arrest procedures and the use of force. Fire science studies prepare students with fire fighting essentials, basic vehicle rescue and personal rescue training. Students will study administration and planning of safety procedures and inspections. The program also offers the firefighting apprenticeship in conjunction with the City of Reading Fire Department.
Recommended Scope and Sequence * This link will connect you to the scope and sequence which lists the recommended high school and postsecondary courses for students in this program of study. This information will be valuable when scheduling courses or investigating postsecondary options. It is recommended that students take the highest level academics possible in order to take full advantage of their program. These rigorous academics will provide a seamless transition into postsecondary education without remediation and provide a student with the general knowledge necessary for the industry.
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Job Titles
29-2041 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics
33-2011 Fire Fighters
33-3012 Correction Officers and Jailers
33-3041 Parking Enforcement Workers
33-3051 Police and Sheriffs Patrol Officers
33-9021 Private Detectives and Investigators
33-9032 Security Guards
43-5031 Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers
Articulation Agreements
Pennsylvania College of Technology
McCann's School of Business
Berks Technical Institute
Student Certifications
NOCTI - National Occupational Competency Testing Institute Certification
* Protective Services
Terrorism Awareness
Oleoresin Capsicum Aerosol Familiarization
Monadnock Baton Familiarization
Self-Defence Tactics & Control
Practical & Tactical Handcuffing Familiarization
EMT
INSTRUCTOR
Mr. Mark Dietrich
Biography
I am a graduate of Fleetwood Area High School and Pennsylvania State Police Academy. I was born and raised in Berks County. I am married, have one daughter, twin sons, and a grandson.
Date of hire: August 2007
Education
Graduate of Fleetwood Area High School
Attended Central Texas College and the University of Alaska Fairbanks
Graduate of the Pennsylvania State Police Academy
Currently attending Temple University’s Vocational Education Degree Program
Certifications
Pennsylvania Municipal Police Act 120 certification
Practical and Tactical Handcuffing instructor certification
Oleoresin Capsicum Aerosol instructor certification
Monadnock Baton instructor certification
Self-Defense Tactics and Control instructor certification
Terrorism Awareness instructor certification
Vocational Education intern certificate for criminal justice
Experience
Retired sergeant with Berks-Lehigh Regional Police Department
Law enforcement instructor Lehigh Career and Technical Institute
Substitute protective services instructor at Berks Career and Technology & Center
Police forensic artist
Former volunteer firefighter and ambulance technician (Fleetwood Volunteer Fire Co.)
Community Service
I spend most of my free time coaching baseball. I am currently the assistant junior varsity baseball coach at Fleetwood High School and the head baseball coach for the Fleetwood Junior Legion baseball team.
I am also the activities director for Berks County Harley Owners group.
Interests
Motorcycling, baseball, football, hockey, golf, fantasy sports
Message
The Public Safety and Security program at the Reading Muhlenberg Career and Technology Center is designed to prepare students for careers in four broad public safety areas: law enforcement, fire protection, emergency health services, and security and loss prevention.
Students will study the following topics: criminal justice system, including juvenile justice and delinquency; corrections and judiciary; police science, including investigative, patrol, traffic and crowd control procedures and forensics; physical and mental fitness, including self-discipline, terrorism awareness, defensive and arrest techniques; fire science, including prevention, fire fighting and rescue techniques, and hazardous materials; emergency medical services including EMT, dispatch, and first responder techniques; security and loss prevention as it applies to commercial, industrial, and other corporate settings; vehicle and equipment use, maintenance, and safety.
Through report writing, research, and information retrieval, students will apply and refine their communication and computer skills. The curriculum will include discussions and case studies on professionalism, ethics, cultural diversity, and conflict resolution. This program provides an excellent foundation from which to pursue college and ultimately a career in public safety.
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