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Criminology Career Trends

Learn about new and growing career paths within criminology.

Are Criminal Justice Careers Really Dangerous?
Of course, criminal justice careers are dangerous, but are they the most dangerous jobs out there? Find out what are some of the riskiest careers available, and just where criminolgy careers rank.

Do Law Enforcement Careers Lead to Divorce?
There's a perception that the divorce rate for people who work in law enforcement careers is higher than average. Find out what the numbers actually say about the divorce rate and police.

Real Forensic Science and The "CSI Effect"
The truth about crime scene inevestigatons and how the facts stack up against the fiction in forensic science.

Envrionmental Criminology
Learn all about the growing field of environmental criminology.

Predictive Policing
Find out how criminologists and mathematicians are learning to predict crimes

The Written Word and Criminlogy Careers
Learn why it's important to hone your writing skills for the best chance for success in your criminology career

Technologies That Are Changing the Way Police Do Business
As technology advances, so does the law enforcement profession. Learn how new technologies, and new uses for older technology, is helping law enforcement become more responsive, responsible and efficient.

Use of Technology in Criminal Justice
Technology is becoming increasingly important in all fields of criminology. Becoming familiar with its uses and applications can help set you up for success in your criminal justice career.

What's That on Your Belt?
Police use a variety of eguipment and gadgets to help them do their jobs and keep you safe. Learn more about what exactly police officers carry of their duty belts and what you need to know about police equipment in your criminal justice career search.

Criminal Databases and Tracking
As we increasingly rely on technology, learn about new tools and trends in criminal justice and how you can apply them to a new career.

Investigative Advances
Learn about new investigative tools and the importance of tuning up your technology muscle to prepare for a career in criminal justice.

Changing Careers in Midstream
Many people enter the criminal justice field later in life, after they've built experience in other careers. Learn how to cope with the stress and rigors associated with maling a career change.

Downsizing Opens Doors For Aspiring Law Enforcement Officers
As law enforcement agencies struggle with budgetary constraints, they are also finding new ways to put more officers on the street. Find out how the downsizing trend may affect your criminal justice job prospects.

Career Profile: Forensic Computer Investigator
Learn all about the career of a forensic computer investigator, including salary expectations, work environment and educational requirements.

Facebook, Free Speech and Criminal Justice Careers
How does the first amendment apply to criminal justice employment, and are you free to say and do whatever you want publicly or on line? Can what you put on Facebook keep you from getting hired or worse yet get you fired? You might be surprised by the answer.

Social Networking and Law Enforcement
Are the police watching you? Probably not, but if you're using social set working sites like Facebook and twitter, they can. Learn more about how law enforcement agencies a using social networking to solve crimes, conduct background checks and build trust in thier communities.

Electronic Control Devices: Shocking Developments in Police Technology
Find out how tasers have changed the way police do their jobs. Learn more about how they work, why they were invented, and how they're used.

Police Work and Poor Health
Is there a link between poor health and law enforcement officers? Research suggests there is. Find out more about the correlation between police work and health issues, and what you can do to reduce the risk.

Ethics in Law Enforcement
The public rightly demands that law enforcement officers are held to the highest ethical standards. Learn how agencies promote these standards and how officers can learn to make better ethical descions.

Real Heroes Wear Uniforms
The Dark Knight trilogy can tell us a lot about law enforcement and careers in criminal justice and criminology.

Uses of Force in Law Enforcement and Corrections
Often, confusion arises when law enforcement a d corrections officers employ force to do their jobs. When does force become excessive? How are police judged? Learn more about use of control by officers and by what standards they are evaluated.

The Police Officers' Bill of Rights
Based on Supreme Court decisions in Garrity v. New Jersey and Gardener v. Broderick, the police officers' bill of rights helps ensure officers are treated fairly and that their constitutional rights are protected during internal investigations.

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