This curriculum guide, one of a series developed to assist those involved in implementing career education programs concerned with public service occupations, contains the basic instructional material recommended for the area of public safety, correction, and judicial services preparations. It consists of six units: (1) organization and operation of police departments, (2) basic elements and issues in administration of justice, (3) preventive patrol techniques, (4) investigative techniques, (5) traffic direction and control, and (6) delinquency prevention and control. The guide offers suggestions for course content, teaching materials, and instructional objectives as well as teacher and student activities helpful in preparing individuals for entry-level positions in public safety occupations. Related documents are available in this issue as VT 020 856 and VT 020 793-VT 020 795. (Author/MF)