By Dr. Michael Pittaro
At just 23 years of age and less than two years on the force, Pennsylvania State Trooper Landon Weaver was shot and killed in the line of duty. Hear how his death has affected a criminal justice veteran and impacted the entire law enforcement community.
By Dr. Michael Pittaro
Emotional intelligence is central to the work of a correctional officer. When dealing with prisoners on a daily basis, the ability to understand emotions in yourself and those around you is crucial. Learn more about the importance of emotional intelligence and how you can harness it to improve both your success at work and your personal well-being.
By Leischen Stelter
Responding to domestic violence calls for service is one of the most volatile and dangerous situations for police officers. Here’s how increased training and awareness can help keep officers safe as they seek ways to offer assistance and protection to victims.
It’s that time of year when students head back to the classroom. How can you be a better student? Here are some ways to improve your academic prowess and apply those skills to your future career.
By Michael Pittaro
From 1994 to 2011, there was a 330 percent increase in prisoners age 50 or older. Learn how this rise impacts facilities’ resources and requires additional training for correctional officers about how to care for and protect elderly prisoners.
By Drs. Michael Pittaro and Anthony Normore
Human trafficking is a continuously evolving global crime with no simple solutions. Although law enforcement has made progress, international efforts have been slow and need to equip officers with the specialized knowledge, training, development, and resources vital to investigations.
By Leischen Stelter
Many assume working in a volatile and often dangerous environment surrounded by criminal offenders would be the leading cause of stress for officers, but that’s not the case, said AMU criminal justice professor Dr. Michael Pittaro during his keynote address to the New Jersey Chapter of the American Correctional Association (NJACA) conference.
By Leischen Stelter
Adopting a different leadership style could have a dramatic impact on correctional officers and improve the effectiveness of correctional facilities. Learn more about this style of leadership and how it can help boost morale and satisfaction among correctional officers and change the culture of corrections.
By Michael Pittaro and Hasshan Batts
In a criminal justice system filled with more stories of failure than success, one man’s personal journey demonstrates the importance of second chances. Read about the experience of former inmate Hasshan Batts. His story can serve to educate those of us working in the criminal justice system about the inmate experience.