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Female Police Officer

Female Police Officers

Gone are the days where female police officers were discouraged from patrolling the streets. In fact, it is increasingly recognized that there is a demand for both male and female law enforcement officers. However, national statistics suggest a large discrepancy …

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Careers with the JAG Corps

“You can’t handle the truth!” is one of the most memorable movie quotes of all time. It was yelled by Jack Nicholson in his role as  Colonel Nathan R. Jessup in the film A Few Good Men (1992). The Academy Award …

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What is a Peace Officer?

Keeping the peace—that’s one of the aims of a myriad of criminal justice professionals. A number of Sheriff’s Offices have the motto, “Keeping the Peace since [their year of formation].” Probation officers supervise offenders to ensure they are keeping the …

posted in Careers in Criminal Justice