In Public Safety (AMU)

The current practice of mandating overtime does far more harm than good, especially in the long-term

Both individual and group counseling sessions provide a welcoming space for children to discuss worries and share experiences unique to being in a law enforcement family

How law enforcement officers are learning to cope with the effects of trauma and stress

Sometimes referred to as “paper terrorists,” sovereign citizens should be carefully monitored

Soft skills are challenging to quantify and measure, but are something that criminal justice employers seek out in candidates

Officers must build an emotional tool belt to survive many of the troubling and traumatic experiences they are likely to encounter during their career

In order to survive and thrive in the law enforcement culture, my husband felt he could not afford to be vulnerable

A well-designed and implemented multi-faceted approach to offender reentry is significantly lowering recidivism rates

Excessive bail is a major issue for low-level, non-violent, non-serious misdemeanor defendants who pose little threat to public safety

Legislation like the Clean Slate bill keeps ex-prisoners out of the correctional system, minimizing costly recidivism rates and enhancing public safety

Our criminal justice system should not unfairly target individuals of lower socioeconomic means; here’s what needs to change

Taking care of yourself is the most important step you can take to be successful as a new CO