By Dr. Chuck Russo
For most of the last 100 years, agency administrators had been operating under the assumption that getting to the call quicker can increase arrest rates. Research, however, has shown that this is not the case: Response times actually have little impact on arrest rates. So why does response time still matter to agency administrators?
By Dr. Chuck Russo and Anthony Galante
On February 22, a jury ordered New York City to pay $140 million to the families of firefighters killed in the infamous “Black Sunday” fire for failing to provide personal safety equipment. All agencies must learn from this case. Not only did the city lose personnel, but it now must make financial reparations that far exceed the cost of providing such equipment.
A major benefit of a career in law enforcement is that officers can often retire at a fairly young age, which gives officers the opportunity to enjoy a long retirement. However, in order to be comfortable in retirement, officers need to be proactive about planning and managing money. AMU’s Dr. Chuck Russo provides guidance about how proper planning and preparation starting today can provide officers with a comfortable standard of living well into their retirement years.
By Dr. Chuck Russo
What’s in store for you after your law enforcement career? Learn from the Program Director of Criminal Justice at AMU about why you should always plan for the “what if” and work diligently to keep your career options open.
In July 2015, hackers accessed account information of millions of users of the Ashley Madison, Cougar Life, and Established Men websites. These websites facilitate extramarital affairs as well as romantic and sexual encounters. While this stolen information could result in identity theft and fraud, it may have longer-lasting effects for the criminal justice community. AMU’s Dr. Chuck Russo writes about how this hack could impact current and future law enforcement professionals.
The death of Tyre Nichols on Jan. 26, 2023 – involving five police officers – has increased calls for nationwide police reform.
AMU professor, Jennifer Bucholtz, and her investigative partner have had success reinvestigating two cold cases. Help them find their next case.
Police have always had to be vigilant about protecting themselves from highly infectious diseases, but COVID-19 has brought new concerns. Learn about proper use of masks, PPE, and disinfection protocol.