The Los Angeles Police Department is set to award officers who have college degrees nearly $41 million in bonuses in the coming budget year, even as thousands of other city employees face pay cuts amid a financial crisis at City Hall.
The successful pursuit of a degree requires you to know what you want and to dedicate the resources in time, money, and effort to achieve your goals.
Nowadays, it’s not uncommon for adults to return to college, especially with the flexibility that distance education can provide for busy students. Here are four reasons why you might consider going back to school.
Being a civilian in the law enforcement universe for more than a decade now, I've learned that—in addition to talking directly with cops, doing ridealongs, and attending police training—there is enormous value in reading a wide variety of law enforcement books and training materials.
Murphy, who has been with the department for eight years, plans to use the scholarship to pursue a master’s degree in criminal justice administration.
Today, more employers are requiring certificates for certain positions. For employees, certification offers a competitive edge and heightens career advancement opportunities.
Students need to seek out educational opportunities that hit a variety of learning styles—all programs (whether in a classroom or online) are not created equal.
On May 27, more than 100 law enforcement officers from local, state, and federal agencies will become the first class to earn a Master of Science in Law Enforcement Leadership from University of San Diego (USD).
Northwestern University Center for Public Safety is a leading training and development organization for law enforcement professionals.
Atlanta's John Marshall Law School offers a specialized Honors J.D. Program in Criminal Justice designed to prepare graduates to practice criminal law.