On Monday, the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office in Illinois launched its Police Explorer Program. “‘The Police Explorer Program is a proven model that is nationally respected,’ [Grundy County Sheriff Kevin Callahan said],” as reported by the Morris Daily Herald. “‘…It provides …
We tend to think that law enforcement is a stressful career, and rightfully so. Some of the scenarios a patrol officer witnesses, some of the tragic cases a detective works, the vast job functions of a County Sheriff supervising a …
The Zodiac Killer crimes from the late 60s are some of the most famous unsolved cases in modern American history. The serial killer, known for his circle-cross ‘calling card,’ has been tied to four violent attacks in the San Francisco …
While countless law enforcement professionals are either just starting or are in the midst of their careers, there comes a time when others have to say goodbye to their colleagues in blue. Several stories made the news this week of …
Maybe you are already pretty active but need to ramp up your workouts for prospective employment. For example, those applying to the police academy or the correctional officer academy often must pass a physical fitness test before and/or during their …
Today’s Mother’s Day will probably be one that will stand out among many others for three Ohio women. Just under a week ago, Amanda Berry saw her “window of opportunity”—an interior front door had been left open, but she still …
In our last blog we learned about community policing through the successful initiatives of the Chief of the Citrus Height Police Department, Chris Boyd, two time winner of the James Q. Wilson Award for Excellence in Community Policing (2012 and 2013). …
COPS (the U.S. Department of Justice’s office of Community Oriented Policing Services) defines community policing as “a philosophy that promotes organizational strategies, which support the systematic use of partnerships and problem-solving techniques, to proactively address the immediate conditions that give …
In Part 1 of our interview with law enforcement training officer and About.com’s Criminology Careers guide, Tim Roufa, he shared about his own law enforcement career and what new recruits can expect at the law enforcement academy. In this second part, …
Tim Roufa has been working in law enforcement for over 11 years. Starting as a patrol officer, he has risen up the ranks and is currently an assistant chief training officer for a large law enforcement agency. He is also …