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Indeed, there are careers in law enforcement and in the criminal justice field for disabled individuals. I am acquainted with more than a few physically challenged folks employed in law enforcement and criminal justice professions. A number of them have unrivaled skills and can do things within their area of expertise that I probably couldn’t [...]
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Why is there no common definition offered for the term terrorism? There is no common definition offered for the term terrorism. This is in part due to the wide array of definitions offered and the interpretations of them by elite researchers, consultants, domestic and foreign governments, specific governmental agencies (ranging from local to federal), and [...]
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Are online degrees accepted in law enforcement careers / jobs? The simple answer is: YES! But, there’s more… Why would you ask that question? I know the answer to this one, too… If you are worried, please read the About Criminal Justice Online page — first. Online colleges and universities, especially those that have traditional [...]
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If you are thinking about majoring in criminal justice before law school all the power to you. However, you should know that law schools don’t necessarily look for a criminal justice major when looking over the applications. In one of my previous posts I tackled the criminal justice versus law school question in a different [...]
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In a crisis situation involving terrorists with hostages, what would you do if the terrorists demanded access to the media in order to negotiate or communicate a message(s) to the public? What are some of the issues to consider? In an event of a terrorist initiated hostage situation there are many issues to consider and [...]
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You may wonder how do you become a detective or an investigator? Well, the answer is twofold for those considering a career in law enforcement. If you would like to become a detective, you may want to consider which department you would like to work for, first. Do you want to handle robberies, homicides, car [...]
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Should U.S. Police Forces, which are severely restricted in how they can interrogate and use electronic surveillance, be granted more freedom and power in order to implement counter-terrorist measures? Consider the possible ramifications of your answer. The U.S. Police Forces, which are severely restricted in how they can interrogate and use electronic surveillance, should be [...]
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Schmid solved the definitional dilemma by combining a conglomerate of terrorism definitions. What was the final result? The final result of the combination was the “academic consensus definition,” which is widely used today. Out of the twenty-two common elements of most definitions, Schmid chose thirteen elements. Schmid’s definition is prominently cited by the United Nations [...]
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The various definitions of terrorism created by organizations such as the FBI, the Department of Defense (DoD), and the State Department are valid in their own respective organizational environments. Also, it is evident that all definitions fall under the premise of the September 11, 2001 attacks. However, they are as different as they are the [...]
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Throughout my career as a student I often heard this question: why are some online criminal justice programs longer than others? In fact, why are there such differences in online programs anyway? Can’t I just complete my degree program in one year if I would like? Well, all these questions are valid, and the time [...]
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