Criminal justice
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Through a fellowship model, New Blue seeks to create a network of police officers committed to bringing about change within their departments
By specializing in a particular area, you can gain a deeper understanding of the challenges and issues faced and become a valuable asset to your organization
The Rockland Regional Youth Diversion Team aims to allow teenagers accused of crimes to formally avoid the juvenile court system so long as they change their behavior
Criminal Justice Programs
“I will be there washing cars with them,” Genesee County District Court Judge Jeffrey Clothier said
The man pleaded guilty to charges that included the murder of Scott County sheriff’s Deputy Caleb Conley, 35, in 2023
From 2023 to 2024, robberies dropped by 10%, carjackings fell by 32% and motor vehicle theft decreased by 24%, according to the Council on Criminal Justice’s report
The statement followed Trump’s pardon of 1,500 individuals involved in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack and Biden’s granting of clemency to the convicted killer of two FBI agents
The memo instructs the DOJ’s civil division to work with a newly formed Sanctuary Cities Enforcement Working Group to identify policies that “threaten to impede” immigration efforts
Leonard Peltier was convicted of shooting agents Jack Coler and Ronald Williams in the head at close range after they were injured in a shootout while serving warrants
“[They] definitely showed up with a plan ... and were gone just as quickly just after they did the damage,” Portland Police Chief Bob Day said
“Nothing is more harmful to the growth of our state than criminals who roam our streets with little fear of punishment,” Missouri State House Speaker Jon Patterson said
The proposal would step up charges for all kinds of assault and would also classify spitting on officers as a punishable assault
Out of the 12 people involved, four were arrested at the scene, and three were subsequently arrested; all but one have been released without bail after arraignment
Should the House pass the legislation, the law would require bail for misdemeanors including second reckless driving or criminal trespass offenses and any misdemeanor battery
“There’s just an erosion of expectation of authority, this feeling that you don’t have to respect the authority of this city,” Mayor Eric Adams said
Neb. county clears over 100 arrest warrants in “Warrant Wipeout” with sheriff’s office, county court
“The court system can be scary to navigate, but when we all work together, really good things can happen,” Lancaster County Public Defender Kristi Egger said in the release. “This was one of them”
We owe the one-half of one percent who don the uniform the opportunity to acclimate back into society and deal with any demons from their military service
Additional bills require agencies to screen prospective officers and fire current officers for participation in hate groups and allow noncitizens to become LEOs
Five people were arrested with ties to the three men charged in Deputy Darren Almendarez’s death
The author of “Criminal (In) Justice” discusses what the push for decarceration and depolicing gets wrong and who it hurts most
Participants would be diverted from the traditional criminal justice system for first time, lower-level offenses
Real-life guidance and insight into successfully navigating the foreseen and unforeseen challenges of working in the criminal justice field
The Dream Keeper Fellowship will give high-risk individuals $300 a month to avoid violence
The career outlook is particularly bright for those who earn a bachelor’s or master’s degree in criminal justice
Career seminars and internships close the gap between theory and practice, better preparing students for criminal justice careers
Grant applicants must identify, understand and objectively address contemporary political, social and financial issues in the grant application process
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Whether the issues passed or failed, what’s on state ballots is evidence of what is on the minds of voters
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