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Criminal Justice

Serving the public is our mission.

Associate Degree, Certificates

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OCtech gives you a choice in the level of law enforcement you’d like to enter. We have certificates that get you working quickly and paths that you can use toward advanced degrees.

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It’s more than a
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It’s a commitment.

There will always be a need for those who serve and protect the community. Our instructors teach from experience.

You’ll learn about the judicial process, ethics, and criminal and constitutional law. You’ll get hands-on training in crime scene investigation, police patrol tactics, weapon safety and more. It’s not what you see on TV. This is real.

We teach
knowledge.
skills.
confidence.
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Billy Ethrigde

James “Billy” Ethridge

Criminal Justice Coordinator

“Before joining OCtech, I worked in law enforcement as a sheriff’s deputy in Orangeburg County. I love the profession and enjoy watching students who want to make a difference in their communities.”

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