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You are taking criminal justice? I would think the most you would want to skirt the rules is a little sak or multitool.
Why a cleaver? I would think a good kitchen knife would be better than anything. Even then, how much are you going to cook? If you are Que'ing and stuff sure, otherwise I don't see much need (which I would still just go with a cheapie bought when you need it)