By Jinnie Chua
A scene as horrific as the Las Vegas shooting can have a serious mental health impact on even the most experienced first responders. As the country struggles to make sense of the massacre and the wounded continue to recover, agencies must make sure the needs of those who responded are not overlooked.
Panelists at the International Association for Intelligence Education (IAFIE) conference, held this week in Charles Town, West Virginia, agreed on Monday that there is a growing need for more collegiate cybersecurity programs and training.
Fewer people than in the past are applying to become police officers. Learn how agencies can engage current officers in recruiting efforts.
By Leischen Stelter
Professional conferences are a great opportunity to continue building a body of research and furthering the criminal justice field. The ACJS annual conference in May will be no exception. Find out what topics AMU faculty members will be presenting on and what they expect to gain.
By Leischen Stelter
At some point, police officers are bound to face an ethical dilemma. But when they do, most choose not to discuss it for fear of repercussions. When the state of Oregon saw a rise in decertifications resulting from unethical conduct, administrators decided to revise its state training program. Learn how they’re incorporating behavioral science to help officers understand bias and ethical issues.
By Chuck Russo
Many citizens consider police to be a necessary evil rather than assets to their communities. But that hasn’t always been the case. Learn how the role of law enforcement has changed dramatically over the last century and how it might change again.
Attending an online university requires students and faculty to work harder to connect. Instead of getting to know someone face-to-face in a classroom, engagement must happen through forum posts, emails, phone calls, and chat sessions. However, there is one exceptional opportunity for faculty and students to meet face-to-face: graduation. Here are some of the great activities planned for commencement this year.
The U.S. Department of Justice announced the creation of a new office, the domestic terrorism counsel, which will focus on countering homegrown extremists. However, much of the responsibility to fight domestic terrorism has fallen on the shoulders of local law enforcement. Will the DOJ’s creation of the domestic terrorism counsel help determine how law enforcement fits into the fight against domestic terrorism?
After the deadly shooting at Umpqua Community College in Oregon, a very intelligent friend of mine posted a question on social media that got me thinking. He asked: “When are Americans going to do something about their angry 20-year-old white men with guns?” While such tragedies continue to incite the debate about gun control, it is important to remember that a gun is just a tool and such horrific incidents are perpetrated by people of all races. But there are common threads in many of these mass shootings, namely religion and mental illness. So how can average citizens help prevent such incidents? Start in your own community. Here’s how.
By Chuck Russo
What do you want to do after your career in law enforcement? If you haven’t started planning for your career transition, there are many tools and services available to help you. Here are the steps you should take now to determine what career is a good fit for you and what experience and education you will need to successfully transition to a new career after law enforcement.