By Dr. Michael Pittaro
Purdue Pharma filed for bankruptcy after being sued for its aggressive sale and marketing of OxyContin. While holding suppliers accountable is a step in the right direction, more needs to be done to address the opioid epidemic.
By Dr. Michael Pittaro
Many questions still surround the ongoing investigation into the alleged suicide of Jeffrey Epstein. What is becoming clear is that more should and could have been done to prevent the suicide, but these steps were not taken due to some degree of negligence on the part of the prison.
By Leischen Stelter
Listen to AMU’s podcast featuring two subject matter experts who have spent years combating human trafficking both domestically and internationally. Learn about recruitment and coercion techniques used by traffickers as well as how law enforcement agencies are working with public and private organizations to combat this global problem.
Human trafficking and sex slavery deny freedom to 24.9 million people around the world. Listen to a new podcast with AMU’s Dr. Michael Pittaro about what law enforcement is doing to combat human trafficking, the challenges agencies face, and what more can be done to reduce trafficking both domestically and internationally.
Watch the full-length recording of Dr. Michael Pittaro’s in-depth webinar training on “Physical and Mental Health Coping Strategies to Improve Officer Wellness.”
By Dr. Michael Pittaro
Mandatory overtime is part of the job for correctional officers and can have a detrimental impact on their wellbeing and safety. There is no simple solution to the problem, but it must be addressed.
By Dr. Michael Pittaro
Soft skills, such as interpersonal communication skills, are central to the work of officers, yet they are so often overlooked. Learn why all criminal justice professionals should consider how soft skills can be honed and applied on the job.
In this video, American Military University’s Dr. Michael Pittaro explains why transformational leadership and emotional intelligence go hand in hand in the field of corrections.