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Career seminars and internships close the gap between theory and practice, better preparing students for criminal justice careers

California is in need of LEOs, and with a total of 509 law enforcement agencies in the state, there are plenty of places to choose from

Remembering why you got into law enforcement in the first place can help you get through these troubled times

Every contact you make – whether on- or off-duty – leaves an impression; here are 10 ways to leave a positive, professional impression

Treating people with dignity and respect speaks volumes about your level of professionalism

Utilizing coaches could lead to higher job satisfaction, better retention, increased trust with community members and increased officer safety

If you feel you are policing in an untenable environment, avoid doing anything rash and irreversible without first considering all your options

They say hindsight is 20/20

Jonathan and Matthew Burgess juggle the demands of their firefighter and LE careers with their built-from-the-ground-up food business

Like any relationship, a mentorship – whether you’re the mentor or mentee – takes time to develop

On the first traffic stop I made alone it never crossed my mind that ‘Malarkey’ probably wasn’t the driver’s name

Learn from top instructors and join other police professionals to explore how you can leverage policy and training tools to solve your top challenges

Wisdom applicable to LEOs’ life and policing pops up even while vacationing

For one former LE veteran, owning a business was nothing more than a pipe dream; here's how Signal 88 Security made it a reality for Roger Estrada