News and articles to help you earn your Criminal Justice Degree Online and increase your earning potential with flexible online classes from top accredited Criminal Justice Schools.http://www.myonlinecriminaljusticedegree.com/criminal_justice_degree_online.xmlhttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssTue, 02 Mar 2010 09:26:38 -0900Tue, 02 Mar 2010 09:26:38 -0900FeedForAll v1.0 (1.0.2.0) Working as a social worker means choosing to make a difference. It is a profession for those who want to work with people and help improve their lives significantly. Find out more about becoming a Social, job outlook, salary and educational requirements.http://www.myonlinecriminaljusticedegree.com/criminal-justice-career/social-worker.aspTue, 02 Mar 2010 09:26:38 -0900 A Border Patrol Agent plays an important role in national security. He is the front-line defense working at the US international borders to prevent any undocumented and illegal entry of aliens in the United States. Find out more about becoming a Border Patrol Agent, job outlook, salary and educational requirements.http://www.myonlinecriminaljusticedegree.com/criminal-justice-career/border-patrol-agent.aspFri, 19 Feb 2010 09:26:38 -0900 A bailiff is a police officer, security guard, counsellor, bouncer, mover, and salespeople all rolled into one. Find out more about becoming a Bailiff, job outlook, salary and educational requirements.http://www.myonlinecriminaljusticedegree.com/criminal-justice-career/bailiff.aspFri, 12 Feb 2010 09:26:38 -0900 The specifics around procedures for detaining an enemy combatant in the U.S. we recently made clear by the president's top counterterrorism adviser, John Brennan in an interview discussing the attempted attack on the Northwest airline in December, 2009. Brennan confirmed that the FBI protocol for handling terror suspects is to (1) detain suspect, (2) bring in high-level interrogators to question the suspect for intelligence purposes and (3) read suspect Miranda rights.http://www.myonlinecriminaljusticedegree.com/blog/2010/02/what-is-fbi-due-process-for-suspected.aspWed, 10 Feb 2010 09:26:38 -0900 A person who wants to become an airport security officer should know how to protect America's skies. An airport security officer has two primary functions: protect both airport and aircraft from attacks and crimes, and safeguard the passengers, crew, ground personnel, and the general public from illegal intervention with civil aviation. He should secure the entry points of runways and airfields, to stop possible attackers from any attempt of bringing bombs or weapons to the airport or aircraft.http://www.myonlinecriminaljusticedegree.com/criminal-justice-career/airport-security-officer.aspTue, 09 Feb 2010 09:26:38 -0900 For most people, the only experience that they will ever have with a prison warden is through the television screen. In movies they are portrayed as no better than the criminals that they oversee; hard, mean, and overbearing. In reality, the job of the prison warden is to oversee the entire organization of the jail and to focus all effort on prisoner rehabilitation. Although the role of the warden requires mostly administrative duties, the results of the warden’s actions are felt throughout the prison. http://www.myonlinecriminaljusticedegree.com/criminal-justice-career/warden.aspFri, 05 Feb 2010 09:26:38 -0900 As with any major world upheaval, jobs needed to be created in order to deal with the backlash of these disasters. The Public Safety and Security Professional is a new career path that deals specifically with the protection of the public during the course of terrorist attacks, natural disasters, or the daily issues of corporate security. For the past 15-20 years, hiring in these areas was focused on individuals with a military or government backgrounds. The trend has changed recently to hiring of law-enforcement officials, as the internal crime has been on the upswing and gaining in levels of sophistication. Those who are interested in this field can now acquire an Undergraduate or Masters degree in Public Safety and Security.http://www.myonlinecriminaljusticedegree.com/criminal-justice-career/public-safety-security.aspWed, 03 Feb 2010 09:26:38 -0900 The security guard industry is one of the fastest growing areas for employment, and the demand for qualified security professionals is high.http://www.myonlinecriminaljusticedegree.com/criminal-justice-career/security-guard.aspTue, 02 Feb 2010 09:26:38 -0900 Thousands of Americans are victims of online crime each and every day, and most of the time it happens without them noticing at all. Cyber crime focuses on issues such as identity theft, computer hacking and viruses, and other horrific crimes such as the use of child pornography and cyber stalking.http://www.myonlinecriminaljusticedegree.com/cyber-security/fight-cyber-crime.aspTue, 02 Feb 2010 09:26:38 -0500 A corrections officer is also called detention officer, jail guard, prison guard, prison warden, or prison officer. Learn about a career as a Correctional Officer and see it is the right path for you.http://myonlinecriminaljusticedegree.com/correctional-officer/career.aspFri, 06 Nov 2009 09:26:38 -0500 Purdue University is leading a $1.65 million effort to begin research and development at the Muscatatuck Urban Training Center in Indiana as part of a homeland security training initiative. The Purdue Homeland Security Institute is working with the state of Indiana in developing the training program that will include integrating real world training simulations and serve as a testing ground for new technologies.http://criminaljustice.earnmydegree.com/blog/2007/01/purdue-university-launches-homeland.htmlThu, 25 Jan 2007 09:26:38 -0500 The new-year is upon us and Homeland Security is a top priority for the U.S. Government. The Department of Homeland Security released the fiscal year 2007 grant guidance and application kits for five grant programs that will total roughly $1.7 billion in funding for state and local counterterrorism efforts. With the fiscal year 2007 funding, the department will have invested nearly $20 billion in local planning, organization, education, equipment, training, and exercises.http://criminaljustice.earnmydegree.com/blog/2007/01/homeland-security-is-top-priority-in.htmlTue, 9 Jan 2007 15:16:07 -0500Being a counselor your patience and determination is tested and it requires great deal of compassion and a strong desire to extend help to those suffering.http://criminaljustice.earnmydegree.com/resources/substance-abuse-counseling.htmlWed, 3 Jan 2007 11:17:52 -0500Yes, the title says it all - homeland security is becoming a major industry and a big business. How big? About $45 billion large. States are vying for grant money from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and taking steps to secure their share.http://criminaljustice.earnmydegree.com/blog/2006/12/homeland-security-is-big-business.htmlMon, 11 Dec 2006 18:57:37 -0500We've recently added an on-line, dynamic, personality quiz to gauge whether or not you have the disposition to become a law enforcement officer. It was developed by PoliceOne columnist Dr. Dorothy McCoy and consists of 21 questions that ask you everything from 'which is more important to you? A substantial salary or Serving your community' to 'are you attracted to adventure?'http://criminaljustice.earnmydegree.com/blog/2006/12/law-enforcement-personality-quiz.htmlFri, 8 Dec 2006 14:52:47 -0500Secretary Michael Chertoff recently called for more vertical sharing of information and the creation of intelligence fusion while speaking of the necessity for greater citizen participation. Securing our homeland is every American's responsibility and citizens are beginning to finally take notice.http://criminaljustice.earnmydegree.com/blog/2006/12/terrorism-prevention-and-homeland.htmlMon, 4 Dec 2006 22:43:44 -0500The Federal Bureau of Prisons requires entry-level correctional officers to have at least a bachelor's degree; or 3 years of full-time experience; or a combination of these two requirements. Find out how to earn your law enforcement degree online and advance your career.http://criminaljustice.earnmydegree.com/criminal-justice-career/correctional-officer.htmThu, 26 Oct 2006 10:05:40 -0500Information on how to become a private investigator, career options, salary forecast and online education resources.http://criminaljustice.earnmydegree.com/criminal-justice-career/private-investigator.htmThu, 21 Sep 2006 23:14:01 -0500FBI Agent job description and educational requirements. Find out about FBI career opportunities, salaries and benefits.http://criminaljustice.earnmydegree.com/criminal-justice-career/FBI-agent.htmFri, 15 Sep 2006 15:06:06 -0500Homeland security has become much more than an often used catch phrase for describing national, regional, state and local efforts to eliminate the threat of terrorism.http://criminaljustice.earnmydegree.com/resources/homeland-security-career.htmTue, 21 Feb 2006 00:01:13 -0500