Since I got cable in my new apartment I have been flipping the channels and looking for some good stuff to watch. I happened to stumble upon A&E (again) and fell in love in the show Why I Ran — a perspective on individuals fleeing from the police — caught on camera. I am no [...]
If you are planning to be in law enforcement I highly recommend an A&E TV show: Manhunters. It’s about a prolific U.S. Marshal Fugitive Task Force doing exactly that, hunting down fugitives. I really like the show, and even though it just started recently, it didn’t hold back on what US Marshals have to go [...]
It’s a New Year. A time to make certain that those resolutions are accomplished, and if you are into or in Law Enforcement, a NEW Criminal Justice Career is just a few steps away. Go on, you know you need the exercise. If you’ve been reading this blog you know that it’s not about exercising [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
I know that the individuals who have tattoos and are venturing into the law enforcement career field may feel that there is a huge barrier for them. It seems that society judges you and imposes penalties for tattoo art. So now you want to become a police officer, a sheriff deputy, a state trooper, or [...]
If you have ever considered a career as a federal agent, or at least had some interest in it, a criminal justice education will definitely get you in the door. A federal agent works nationwide and even internationally to enforce federal laws. Additionally, a federal agent is usually employed at one federal agency, although inter-agency [...]
If you are looking to expand your criminal justice education, or are in need of that much-needed promotion, a criminal justice certificate course may not be enough. If you have been immersed in the criminal justice work environment for quite some time, like law enforcement, you have probably noticed that your rookie counterparts are starting [...]
One of the best criminal justice careers is with the Drug Enforcement Administration as a DEA Special Agent. At least I think so. The US Drug Enforcement Administration is seeking drug enforcement agents continuously and many agents I spoke with, tell me that there is nothing else out there they would rather do. Additionally, in [...]