Education

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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. 

We’re all spending more time at home because of COVID-19 – here’s how to put some of that time to use for your career

The Center provides free access to COVID-19-related courses, policies, articles and learning management tools

Earn a higher salary and promotional opportunities with a college education

A college education plays an important role in developing the interpersonal skills and critical thinking required as a law enforcement officer

Giselle and Jayden get brought in to the station. Check out what happens in the interrogation room and the bomb and arson unit. Plus find out who gets the cuffs in the end.