Tag Archives: Law Enforcement

Evidence Based Policing

Evidence-based is a method of refining that uses research to make or change strategies to increase effectiveness. Lawrence W Sherman, a criminologist academic, is believed to be making an appeal based on Popular Policing (EBP). In the lecture, Sherman said, “Actual training is based on scientific evidence about what works best.” (Schmalleger 2011.) This idea […]

The Truth About Child Protective Services

If a woman were raped, would you call the Rape Crisis Center to investigate the crime and gather evidence to convict the rapist or would you call the cops? If someone breaks into your house, will you call the cops or would you call a social worker? If someone robs a convenience store, would you […]

Department of Veteran’s Affairs Police

Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Federal police are police officers guarding VA property. While on VA properties they have full police powers, they carry weapons, pull over traffic violators, investigate crimes and respond to accidents. Their authority is derived from Title 38 of the US Code section 902, which states that, while VA police enforce […]

IPad and IPhone Apps for Law Enforcement

This review is not intended to recommend that these systems be used as standard laptop computers, but rather to be used in conjunction with or as an extension of a laptop. As a retired legal practitioner, I now teach a local university’s criminal justice (CJ) course and “kicked the balls” on the iPad to see […]

Women and Law Enforcement

Over 2 million Americans are currently incarcerated in the United States. Statistics are being touted-on television, over the radio and in about every other email that slips past this author’s filter-that law enforcement is the next upcoming career. You have a future in law enforcement or homeland security.” Colleges and Universities are publicizing and promoting […]