Tag: law enforcement
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James Scott, Albertus Magnus College – Penetrating the Blue Wall of Silence
People in stressful jobs often don’t get the mental health help they need. James Scott, assistant professor in the department of criminal justice at Albertus Magnus College, examines one example. Dr. James Scott began his law enforcement career with a stint as a New York City (NYC) Correction Officer. Subsequently, transitioning to the Connecticut State…
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Richard Cleveland, Georgia Southern University – Law Enforcement in Stressful Situations
Stress can make a law enforcement officer’s brain function worse at precisely the wrong moments. Richard Cleveland, assistant professor and program coordinator in the Counselor Education program at Georgia Southern University, explores how mindfulness can help bring the world back into focus during stressful situations. Richard is assistant professor and program coordinator in the Counselor…
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Lawrence Sherman, University of Cambridge – Domestic Violence and Arrests
Are strict police codes having unintended effects? Dr. Lawrence Sherman, professor of criminology at the University of Cambridge, examines the nature of certain law enforcement practices. Dr. Lawrence Sherman is the Director of the Institute of Criminology of the University of Cambridge, where he has served as Wolfson Professor of Criminology since 2007. He has…