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What’s Special
Classes preparing students for careers in police work and law
The Downside
Safety and discipline issues
The High School for Law Enforcement and Public Safety seeks to prepare students for careers in law, police work and related fields. The law enforcement theme pervades many of the regular academic classes, and the school offers specialized courses, such as criminology, forensic science, criminal justice and NYPD fitness. The school works with the Police Department and Police Athletic League.
The facility was built specifically for the school, which opened in 2003. In 2011 it added a new forensic science unit, where students learn to analyze fingerprints, hair, and DNA samples, and then learn how the data is used in a court of law.
Students interested in becoming police may participate in an Explorers program run by the New York Police Department. These students wear special uniforms and play a leadership role in the school.
An educator who visited Law Enforcement praised the school for giving students a real voice. Student concerns about being able to a pass the Police Department’s physical test, for example, prompted Law Enforcement to offer the NYPD fitness class, where students go to the police academy to get a better sense of what is required.
The school has several clubs including Girls on Point, created partly by female students to provide mentoring and other services. There are a few sports, including a co-ed double Dutch team.
Perhaps ironically given its focus, Law Enforcement has issues with discipline and safety. An unusually high percentage of students repsponding to a DOE survey said they do not feel safe in the school and even more feel unsafe outside it. Many students cited bullying as a problem and teachers responding to the survey saw a lack of discipline and respect in the building.
Special education: Law Enforcement offers a range of special education services, including team teaching classes with a mix of general and special education services and self-contained classes.
(Gail Robinson, DOE materials, November 2018)
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School Stats
Academics
Students
Race/Ethnicity
Safety & Vibe
Faculty & Staff
Advanced Courses
Calculus
Computer Science
Not offered in 2021-21Physics
Not offered in 2021-21Advanced Foreign Language
AP/IB Arts, English, History or Social Science
AP/IB Math or Science
Not offered in 2021-21Music
College Readiness
Programs & Admissions
From the 2024 High School DirectoryLaw Enforcement and Public Safety (Q21A)
Program Description:
Challenging standards-driven academic program. In collaboration with the school community and various partners, students will be introduced to careers in law enforcement and public safety.
High School for Law Enforcement and Public Safety D75 Inclusion Program (Q21U)
Offerings
From the 2024 High School DirectoryLanguage Courses
Spanish
Advanced Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP English Language and Composition, Chemistry (Advanced Science), Social Studies (College Course [Credited]), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Boys PSAL teams
Basketball, Cross Country, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track
Girls PSAL teams
Cross Country, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Softball
Coed PSAL teams
Double Dutch
Read about admissions, academics, and more at this school on NYCDOE’s MySchools
Contact & Location
Location
116-25 Guy R Brewer Boulevard
Queens
NY
11434
Buses: Q111, Q113, Q114, Q4, Q5, Q6, Q84, Q85, QM21, X63
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Other Details
This school is in its own building.
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