Education

Why college educated police officers make more money

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Having a college degree could means thousands more in income each year

21 top jobs you can land with a criminal justice degree

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The career outlook is particularly bright for those who earn a bachelor's or master's degree in criminal justice

Paws before boots: See through your K-9’s eyes

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Tactical Electronics and Military Supply

This lightweight camera system lets you see and hear what your K-9 does – in real time – for greater situational awareness and to capture high-definition evidence

7 ways to spend a $1,000 bonus

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Investing, in your mind, health or a hobby, can compound the benefit of a bonus on you, your family and others

College scholarship program offered for children of first responders

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Funding will be awarded based on certain criteria, including financial need and academic merit

How police crisis clinicians and LEOs can work together to better serve a community's needs

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When social service professionals are properly integrated into departments, they can provide community members with the much-needed services they're seeking

LEOs weigh in: Should a bachelor's degree be the minimum education requirement for a cop?

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Recently, we asked our readers to weigh in on a proposal that would require California cops to have a bachelor's degree

Is a criminal justice degree worth it? The answer is yes.

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In this episode of Policing Matters, former officers and current CJ professors discuss how degrees make better officers and expand career opportunities

NY deputy writes children's book about his K-9

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Proceeds from the book, which is told from the police dog's point of view, will go to a nonprofit called Protecting K-9 Heroes

Opinion: Why the next generation of cops need a criminal justice degree

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Forging partnerships with faculty members at local colleges and universities can have a direct impact on the quality of officer candidates in your region

How the right training can fast track your public safety career

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Advance your career and better serve your community by leveraging the right training and certification programs

Some educators of color resist push for police-free schools

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“Generalizations and romanticizations aren’t getting us anywhere," said Principal Stacy Parrish

LA to give bonuses to officers with college degrees

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New 'education incentives' will pay officers with colleges degrees between $190 and $290 every two weeks

3 steps to learning from failure

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It's important not to let mistakes go to waste - failure is a key component of learning. In this video, law enforcement trainer Jason Der outlines three steps to take in order to use failure as a learning tool.