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Podcast: Investigating the Murder of Rebekah Gould – Episode 2

July 10, 2020 Jennifer Bucholtz

In the second episode of this five-part podcast series, gain a local perspective about the area where Rebekah Gould was murdered in 2004. Hear what Jennifer Bucholtz learned during her trip to Arkansas and what she discovered about the likely route the killer took between the house where Rebekah was killed and the site where her body was left. This episode also features journalist and true-crime author, George Jared, who was part of the original search party for Rebekah's body and has since written many articles about her unsolved murder.

Corrections

Rethinking the Purpose of the Criminal Justice System: Rehabilitation

July 8, 2020 Dr. Gary Deel

By Dr. Gary Deel

Can the U.S. criminal justice system be reformed to rehabilitate inmates? Learn how Norway's correctional system is based on the idea that no offender is beyond the capacity for rehabilitation.

Coronavirus

Scammers Exploiting Legitimate Coronavirus Contact Tracing

July 6, 2020 Jarrod Sadulski

By Dr. Jarrod Sadulski

Contact tracing is designed to notify citizens of their potential exposure to the coronavirus and monitor the contacts of infected people. However, the Better Business Bureau reports that scammers and identity thieves have exploited legitimate contact tracing.

Forensic Science

Podcast: Investigating the Murder of Rebekah Gould – Episode 1

July 2, 2020 Jennifer Bucholtz

In September 2004, 22-year-old college student Rebekah Gould was murdered. Her case remains unsolved. In the first episode of this five-part podcast series, learn about the evidence in this cold case from Jennifer Bucholtz, a criminal justice and forensic science professor at American Military University, who has spent months reviewing and analyzing the facts of this unsolved murder.

Corrections

Rethinking the Purpose of the Criminal Justice System: Reducing Recidivism

July 2, 2020 Dr. Gary Deel

By Dr. Gary Deel

Why are recidivism rates in the U.S. so high? Learn how Norway's correctional system, which has very low recidivism rates, is structured differently. What could the U.S. correctional system do differently to change its approach to rehabilitative justice?

Career

Good Leaders Must Have Strong Active Listening Skills

July 1, 2020 In Public Safety Contributor

By Buster Nicholson

Leaders must make it a top priority to listen to those around them to gain wisdom and create an inclusive organizational culture. However, good listening skills don’t always come naturally. Here's how leaders can teach themselves to be strong active listeners.

Corrections

Rethinking the Purpose of the Criminal Justice System – Part I

June 29, 2020 Dr. Gary Deel

By Dr. Gary Deel

What is the purpose of the criminal justice system? In the first part of this series, learn how the system is focused on punishment and vengeance, which makes it very difficult to implement restorative justice practices.

Podcast: Addressing Racial Bias and Outgroups Through Organizational Change

June 25, 2020 AMU Faculty

There are many conversations happening around racial inequality, diversity, and unconscious bias. But are those conversations effective? In this podcast episode, AMU Program Director Dr. Larry D. Parker Jr. talks about how phrases like "I don't see color" can actually be unproductive in working towards diversity and inclusion. Listen to learn how to institute widespread organizational change.

Deel series

Expert Witness Chronicles: A Vegas Hotel Room Fall – Part II

June 24, 2020 Dr. Gary Deel

By Dr. Gary Deel

Read the conclusion of a lawsuit against a hotel for a slip-and-fall accident. Learn why it's so important for hotels to be proactive about maintenance in order to avoid such cases of negligence.

Coronavirus

Responder Fatigue: Coping with 2020’s Stressful Events

June 22, 2020 Randall Hanifen

By Dr. Randall Hanifen

First responders are under intense stress stemming from COVID-19 response, job insecurity, civil unrest, and the upcoming hurricane season. Learn more about first responder fatigue and how to manage it.