By Dr. Nicole Cain
Officers are quitting and few people are applying to take their place. While it’s not a new phenomenon, it is exacerbated by the current climate. Learn the reasons behind staffing shortages in law enforcement agencies and what actions leaders can take to improve recruitment.
By Dr. Nicole Cain
Chicago has seen a dramatic upsurge in violent crime and growing community distrust of city leadership and law enforcement. Learn why the agency created the Community Safety Team, but experienced backlash after an incident where officers weren’t equipped with body cameras.
By Nicole Cain
While law enforcement must evolve and adapt to societal shifts and federally mandated guidelines, ultimately policing is a local issue. Learn why it’s so important that agencies embrace a community-oriented policing (COP) philosophy throughout the entire organization.
By Nicole Cain
Learning organizations foster leadership and employee growth at all levels. Many law enforcement agencies already have a great foundation for making the shift into learning organizations because of their community policing programs.
By Nicole Cain
The success of a police department is highly dependent on strong leaders. So what skills must law enforcement leaders possess in today’s political and social climate?
By Nicole Cain
Deception is considered unethical in most situations; however, most police detectives consider it an invaluable tool to obtain a confession. Learn how the parameters of using strategic deception in police interrogations have been established through case law.
Despite what fictional crime dramas portray, violent crimes are never solved by a lone detective or a crime-sleuthing duo. Investigating violent crimes—and specifically homicides—requires extensive teamwork. AMU criminal justice professor Nicole Cain writes about the professionals involved in solving crimes including first responders, detectives, crime scene investigators, forensic scientists, medical examiners and more. Learn more about how these professionals have to work together to solve crimes.
By Nicole Cain
In sexual assault investigations, the primary responsibilities of detectives are the physical and emotional well-being of the victim, the preservation of evidence, and the apprehension of the suspect. Such investigations are challenging because detectives must conduct an in-depth interview with the victim without causing further emotional harm. AMU professor Nicole Cain, a 14-year law enforcement officer, writes about the essential elements of the interview process.
As older officers retire, millennials and post-millennials are needed to fill their positions. However, these younger generations are not as attracted to law enforcement. Learn how agencies must adapt recruiting and hiring efforts, leadership styles, and policies.