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• As Communities Recover from Disaster, Law Enforcement Plays Critical Role

  November 20, 2012 • Criminal Justice • 7 Comments

  The role of law enforcement has never solely been about enforcing the laws. The phrase “Serve and Protect” goes beyond catching bad guys. America’s history has shown us that the responsibilities of first responders during a disaster, whether natural or manmade, are critical to a community’s effective recovery. Continue...

• Nor’easter Presents New Challenges for First Responders

  November 7, 2012 • Criminal Justice • 0 Comments

  The National Weather Service is warning of a Nor’easter, a significant costal storm expected to develop by midweek that has drawn the attention of law enforcement and homeland security professionals. Continue...

• Uncovering the Truth: The Reality of Criminal Profiling

  October 11, 2012 • Criminal Justice • 0 Comments

  Law enforcement has long been a rich source of fodder for the creative minds that keep us entertained in front of the television – not to mention the big screen – year in and year out. Continue...

• Rudy Nimocks: Portrait of a Seasoned Police Chief

  October 2, 2012 • Criminal Justice • 4 Comments

  No meeting with former Chief Rudy Nimocks, University of Chicago Police Department, and Chicago Police Department, retired, is complete without asking him about his experiences as a police officer, and police executive. Continue...

• The Fine Line Between Probable and Possible

  September 19, 2012 • Criminal Justice • 0 Comments

  Many in the general public are familiar with the terms “reasonable suspicion” and “probable cause” but few are able to distinguish between the two. Continue...

• The History of Capital Punishment in America

  September 12, 2012 • Criminal Justice • 6 Comments

  Since reinstating the death penalty, the U.S. Supreme Court has weighed in on multiple occasions about specific issues related to capital punishment and our criminal process. Continue...

• ‘Double Blind’ Lineups Guard Against Mistaken Identity

  August 27, 2012 • Criminal Justice • 1 Comments

  Truth is the goal in every criminal investigation. In order to prove it, many types of evidence are used, including eyewitnesses. Continue...

• America's Toughest Beat

  August 15, 2012 • Criminal Justice • 1 Comments

  The United States – a progressive global leader in countless areas – currently imprisons more citizens than any other nation in the world. Continue...

• After the Aurora Shootings: The Prosecution and Defense of James Eagan Holmes

  July 30, 2012 • Criminal Justice • 0 Comments

  As extensive media coverage of James Holmes’ shooting spree in Aurora, Colorado continues, reports offer firsthand accounts from survivors of the unfortunate night. Continue...

• The Six-Pack and Criminal Investigations

  July 3, 2012 • Criminal Justice • 3 Comments

  The goal of any investigation is to find the truth. However, sometimes methods we use to uncover the truth don’t measure up. The “six-pack” is one method that has long had a role in how law officers identify suspects recently been called into question. Continue...

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