The purpose of this study was to establish a baseline for future years and to: 1. Determine if the JIBC Bachelor of Law Enforcement Studies (BLES) Program students feel they are graduating with the research skills necessary to succeed in their chosen profession. 2. Examine students’ perceptions of how they develop research skills. 3. Inform faculty on the extent to which the JIBC SRSDF has clarified research expectations. 4. Determine the role that students felt the Library has played in developing their research skills