Criminal Justice Profession

By Mike Simmons Artificial Intelligence, or “AI” is taking the world by storm. It promises many uses, but with it comes some challenges or issues. In law enforcement, some unknowns […]

By Mike Simmons When people think about a police officer, the image of a person in a uniform comes to mind. They don’t – at first – think about a

By Mike Simmons “Get Inmate Gulley (not his real name) from the tank and take him back upstairs” barked the orders over the radio. I was working as an escort

By Michael E. Simmons Are you considering law enforcement (police or corrections) as a career? Not only do you have to live your life in a relatively ethical manner, but

By Mike Simmons You have seen it in the movies, right? Being a law enforcement officer is cool! You get to wear a gun and a badge, drive fast, and

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By Mike Simmons Blake Leak (yep, that’s his name) was a genius – well, almost. He first decided to break into a liquor store one night in Ossining, New York.

By Mike Simmons We have seen it. We have heard the controversy. Many people have misinterpreted its meaning, considering it to be for evil rather than good. Some people have

By Mike Simmons The DARE program originated in Los Angeles in 1983 as a collaborative effort between the LAPD and the Los Angeles School District. The program consisted of 17