Law Enforcement

Crime is all around us. It happens all hours of the day and night, online, offline, in our homes, and in the streets. From street vendors to billion-dollar corporations, it happens at every level. It invades our government, starting in small towns and into global operations. No one is immune. In 1989, Hans J Eysenck … Read more

There are many types of law enforcement careers. The office of county sheriff is slightly different from other leadership roles in the field of law enforcement. The scope of their jurisdiction is limited to the county where they serve. Most sheriffs work hand in hand with the public to develop community policing strategies designed for … Read more

Law enforcement officers have several tools that they can count on to save their lives. One of the most important is their bulletproof vests. There are many types of body armor that can be used while on the job. Companies that manufacture tactical gear are also making body armor for citizens as well. While the … Read more

Unsolved murders have occurred all over the world. Steeped in intrigue, people have wondered and speculated about crimes like those of Jack the Ripper for over a hundred and fifty years or more. There are many that still remain unsolved across the United States. Even when the most advanced technology has been used in an … Read more

When you have multiple law enforcement agencies working independently of one another in a small, or even moderately sized, area, it is likely that there will eventually be a conflict. Event deconfliction is a way for law enforcement agencies to minimize their risk of jeopardizing a criminal investigation they have days, weeks, or even months … Read more

When a person is charged with a crime, they are thought to be innocent until the prosecution provides enough evidence to determine their guilt beyond a shadow of a doubt. Eye witness testimony and physical evidence must be verified and analyzed before it can be entered into the court’s file. There are two types of … Read more

As children, we are taught that we must be responsible for our own actions, always tell the truth, and be upstanding citizens in whatever we do. The morals we are taught as children continue to influence how we live our lives as adults. When a person chooses to become a police officer, they choose to … Read more

When you apply for a job in law enforcement, you will have to answer a long list of police interview questions. Many police behavioral questions are used to determine how you would potentially handle a difficult situation with a superior, co-worker, or family member. The questions used for each officer will be different. Some may … Read more

Every government office and position of public service requires that the occupant take an oath of office. The oath may vary from office to office but is essentially the same in terms of the promise it contains. Accepting the job and taking the oath means that the person is committing themselves to a life of … Read more

Policemen and firemen both wear badges. They also have a very unique problem that can sometimes deeply affect their lives and have a negative impact on their families. Badge bunnies and beat wives are nothing new. They both target law enforcement officers and firemen because they are attracted to the lifestyle and notoriety that accompanies … Read more