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Did you know? “Forensics Mental Health”

2011 Feb 15 Posted by Steven

In Q2, Capella is introducing an exciting new public safety/forensics multidisciplinary course, “Forensics Mental Health”, in which learners apply knowledge of the mental health field to a variety of criminal and civil proceedings. Learners examine the ways common mental health practices and procedures are integrated in the legal system, including use of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), competency evaluation, and courtroom testimony. This is an outstanding addition to our offerings!

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“Law Enforcement’s Leadership Role in the Pretrial Release and Detention Process”

2011 Feb 13 Posted by Steven

“The International Association of Chiefs of Police, in a collaborative effort with the Pretrial Justice Institute (PJI) and The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) has released a report: Law Enforcement’s Leadership Role in the Pretrial Release and Detention Process” (IACP, 2011).
http://www.theiacp.org/PublicationsGuides/ResearchCenter/Publications/tabid/299/Default.aspx?v=1&id=1400.

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Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery

2011 Feb 10 Posted by Steven

As reported on the Office of Justice website (https://badgeofbravery.ncjrs.gov/index.aspx), “Every day, federal, state, and local law enforcement officers engage in exceptional acts of bravery while in the line of duty. Often, such acts place the officers involved at personal risk of injury or result in their sustaining a physical injury. To honor these acts of bravery, Congress passed the Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery Act of 2008 (Public Law 110-298)”.

Please see the https://badgeofbravery.ncjrs.gov/index.aspx website for details and know that the nomination period ends on February 15, 2011.

Best wishes to all our brave law enforcement officers. Your commitment and sacrifices are greatly appreciated!

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11 Law Enforcement Officers Shot in a 24 Hour Period

2011 Feb 9 Posted by Steven

Earlier in the month, the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund reported that beginning on Sunday, January 23, a tragic wave of violence against America’s law enforcement officers took place, with 11 officers shot within a 24 hour time frame in 5 states.

In addition, it was reported that gunfire fatalities has claimed the lives of 12 officers in 2011 – a 50% increase from a year ago today.

There is a perception among many law enforcement officers that there is a war on cops. What are your thoughts?

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Capella University Faculty Member Co-Authors New Books

2011 Feb 4 Posted by Steven

Dr. Henry Christen, a faculty member with the School of Public Service Leadership, has co-authored two books, one on responding to terrorism and another on the National Incident Management System

It is our pleasure to announce that Dr. Christen has co-authored a new book that is a pragmatic guide for responding to terrorism incidents. “Homeland Security – Principles and Practice of Terrorism Response”. He has also co-authored another recently released book, titled “National Incident Management System – Principles and Practice,” the second edition of which was published by Jones & Bartlett Learning last fall.

Both books can be purchased online through the Jones & Bartlett Learning website, as well as other online book retailers. Read the rest of this entry »

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Educational Alliance with the NSA

2011 Feb 3 Posted by Steven

We are very pleased to announce that the National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA), a non-profit organization dedicated to raising the level of professionalism among those in the criminal justice and public safety fields, has formed an educational alliance with Capella University. Read the rest of this entry »

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Focus: The Power of Social Media

2011 Jan 30 Posted by Steven

We continue to observe the power of social media to shape and inform current events. While many positive effects of social media, including aiding in the dissemination of important information (getting the message out), organizing, and mobilizing are well established, from an LE/CJ perspective, may there also be challenges or potentially negative consequences? What are your thoughts?

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Public Safety Family Support

2011 Jan 22 Posted by Charles

I’m working with a number of public safety scholar practitioner professionals interested in researching and developing best practices toward a comprehensive framework for public safety family support. Please drop me an email if you are interested. Thanks
Charles
Charles.Tiffin@Capella.edu

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The Tragic Shooting in Arizona: Thoughts in the Aftermath

2011 Jan 11 Posted by Steven

We mourn the deaths and injuries of those shot at close range by a reportedly mentally deranged individual with a semi-automatic handgun.

In Tucson, Arizona, on 10 Jan 2011, the alleged gunman, 22-year-old loner, Jared Loughner, reportedly killed 6, including a 9-year-old girl, and wounded more than a dozen others, including Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D) of Arizona.

This has brought renewed attention to the prevalence of guns in the United States, especially those in the hands of potentially dangerous, unstable individuals. What are your thoughts?

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Tragedy in Arizona

2011 Jan 9 Posted by Charles

Best wishes for recovery to Congresswoman Giffords and to the other victims of yesterday’s shooting in Arizona.

Condelences go out to all of those families who lost loved ones during this attack.

One of those killed was a 9 year old girl, who was born on 9/11/01. There are no words for me that can describe this type of violence begin perpetrated in our great country.

As senseless as this violence was, it is unthinkable to me that this could have been motivated by political ideals.

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