By Giles Hoback III
Faculty Member, Emergency and Disaster Management at American Military University
In today’s world of planning for all types of threats and hazards, cross-training, and multi-agency responses, the need for educated and experienced emergency management personnel is …
By Leischen Stelter
It’s no secret that today’s job market is competitive. It can be difficult to find a job even with the necessary experience and education. So what happens when you want to start a new career, when you …
By Dave Malone
Sr. Law Enforcement Education Coordinator, American Military University
Law enforcement and space travel share a high degree of risk in much of what they are required to do —the margins for error in both professions are very …
By Tim Hardiman
Whether you’re a criminal justice student trying to decide what career path to take or a police officer considering a career transition, be sure to investigate the lesser-known agencies that play a critical role in protecting our nation and its citizens. Here’s a few to consider.
For 26 years, Terri Wilkin held a post as trooper for the Maryland State Police, and seven years ago she completed her Juris Doctorate, which led her to a career as a department prosecutor. We recently sat down with Wilkin to discuss her extensive educational background and unique career transitions.
By Terri Wilkin, JD
As a state trooper, I had preset beliefs about the criminal justice system and the individuals that I dealt with daily. I was very conservative and looked at issues as black and white with no middle ground. I did not have much sympathy for the individuals I brought to justice. Attending law school was an eye-opener for me. Law school makes students look at both sides of a situation. Students must delve deep into the circumstances and reasoning behind the law, the criminal justice system, politics and society. Read more about how this intensive process challenged (and changed) my views that seemed at one time to be set in stone.
By Leischen Stelter
As many of you probably know, FEMA has designated September as National Preparedness Month. It’s the time when the government asks citizens to prepare themselves for an emergency. I often run scenarios through my head about what I would do if I had to evacuate right now. What would I take with me? I’ve run the list through my mind, but one night last week it occurred to me that I would likely not have time (or a clear mind) to actually put together what I would need if I had to evacuate. So, I did it, I put together an emergency bag. Read more about what it took to get me to actually do it.
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