With the amplified effect of multiple sequestration cuts and downsizing corresponding to the scaling down of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, many service members have found themselves in a tough spot. Early outs, delayed and decreased opportunities for promotion and in some cases even forced separations.
By Dave Malone On December 12, 2012, I wrote about the efforts citizens of Menomonie and Eau Claire, Wisconsin,…
By Michael Sale As I returned home from the annual re-training conference of the FBI National Academy Associates, I…
By Leischen Stelter Technology has completely reinvented law enforcement. It has been an enormous challenge for law enforcement agencies…
By Debra Wales
Education Coordinator, American Military University
In addition to using Tuition Assistance (TA) or your GI Bill to fund your education, you have the option of using a Pell Grant. It’s a Federal Grant usually awarded only to undergraduate students who have not earned a bachelor’s or a professional degree and unlike a loan, does not have to be repaid.
By Dr. Elena Mastors, vice president and former dean & Dr. Nicole Burtchett, associate professor of Intelligence Studies, School…
By Leischen Stelter Due to budget restrictions, many law enforcement officers must choose what conferences and events they can…
Note from the Editor: In honor of National Pretrial, Probation and Parole Officer’s Week, here is a great piece…
By Debra Wales
Education Coordinator, American Military University
If you are like many senior NCO’s, just the thought of going back to school can be overwhelming. You decided a decade or more ago, after high school, that you were done with the classroom. You volunteered for the Army, to serve you country and you never wanted to look at a book again. If you ever had any of these feelings, you’re not alone. Many of your fellow soldiers, sailors and Marines have these same thoughts and struggle with the idea of going back to school.