Criminal Justice Resources

Leadership Styles in Law Enforcement: Defining Effective Leaders
Dr. Nicole Cain
The article discusses the evolving challenges in US law enforcement amidst societal changes, highlighting the importance of effective leadership styles.
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Police Academy Fitness Test Preparation: Helpful Exercises
Dr. Matthew Loux
To pass the police academy fitness test, applicants must prepare mentally and physically.
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Toxic Police Leadership: How to Address It within the Force
Dr. Jarrod Sadulski
At some point in your career as a law enforcement officer, you will inevitably deal with a supervisor who creates a toxic work environment. In fact, law enforcement is especially susceptible to these types of bad supervisors.
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Bias-Based Policing and How It Affects Police Officers
Scot DuFour
In order to conduct a more fair and thorough criminal investigation, officers need to understand and recognize normal cognitive biases.
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Livor Mortis Provides Crucial Evidence for Investigators
Jennifer Bucholtz
The body is the key piece of evidence in death investigations, as it holds many forensic clues about the method and cause of death. One such element is postmortem lividity, also known as livor mortis.
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Critical Thinking and Writing Skills: Essential for Officers
Scot DuFour
Being proficient in the skills needed to master the job of a police officer takes a unique individual, along with special skills that are too often overlooked.
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Trauma-Informed Victim Interviewing: Strategies for Sexual Assault
Dr. Nicole Cain
Detectives who are responsible for investigating sexual assault crimes play a pivotal role in reducing victims’ fears and uncertainties about the criminal justice process.
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Soft Skills for Criminal Justice Professionals: Their Importance
Dr. Michael Pittaro
In this article, we discuss the importance of "soft skills" in the criminal justice profession.
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