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This post should once and for all answer these emailed questions: Can cops carry guns on planes? Can police officers fly armed? Can Federal Agents carry weapons on planes? Can law enforcement officers carry guns on airplanes? Can FBI Special Agents carry guns on planes? Ever since 9/11 the public has been made aware that [...]

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I’m wondering if I can become a Police Officer with a DWI? DUI? OVI? OUI? DUID?– 27 emails and comments later, time to write this post… The answer to whether you can be a law enforcement officer with a DWI or DUI hinges on many factors. First, let’s quickly go over the meaning of each [...]

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And.. Criminal Justice Degree, College, and Career Blog gets a warm welcome on the “20 Blogs Criminal Justice Students Will Love” at spot #1. It’s an honor to be on Rasmussen College’s list featuring some of the best criminal justice blogs. Please check out their informative post and see other great criminal justice resources. Thank [...]

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What are the top criminal justice schools in America? It’s a question I get in my mailbox at least once a week. The truth is, it’s not University of Phoenix, Everest College, or Westwood College as you probably found other sites claiming a list of “10 Best Criminal Justice Schools” to be. Come on! Here’s [...]

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Email from Ryan: What is the difference between a homicide detective and a crime scene investigator (CSI)? A homicide detective and a crime scene investigator are often thought of as one profession. The media, TV, and movies often portray a crime scene where a detective takes a pen out of his pocket and starts poking [...]

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If you’ve ever read any other law enforcement blogs, criminal justice job descriptions, or specialized articles you may have come across LEO. So what does LEO mean? Is it just an astrological sign? A name? Or, as you may have figured already, it means Law Enforcement Ooooooooo. LEO is an acronym often used by police [...]

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Email from Jake in Illinois: What’s the difference between Criminal Justice and Criminal Law? I can’t believe I didn’t think of answering this age-old question back when I started my blog. However, it’s never too late to tackle this one so I’ll give it my best shot. Criminal Justice vs. Criminal Law So you’re thinking [...]

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Q: I’m genuinely interested in criminal justice and criminology; nevertheless, i really do not like guns. I wouldn’t feel comfortable in a line of business where a weapon is required. It seems like every occupation in criminal justice calls for a gun (at least in United States). Is this true? Are there any career positions [...]

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Verbal Advantage is the best vocabulary builder, bar none. While in college, I was looking for vocabulary building tools, specifically a GRE vocabulary builder. After a few failed attempts at using different programs, Verbal Advantage came into my sights through a good friend of mine who got me the CD program as a gift. Lets [...]

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One of the fastest growing fields of continuing education and online study is the criminal justice field. Students on every level will profit from the training and experience that comes from criminal justice open courseware classes. Try On A New Career In Criminal Justice If you are unsure about making a full investment or majoring [...]

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