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Expert: - 4/27/2009


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Hello!

I am a 20 year old Criminal Justice major at university.  For a paper we are writing, we are supposed to contact someone in corrections in order to find out how corrections has changed in the last 20 years, and what has brought about these changes.  I contacted someone at our local police department, but he only gave me limited information.  I wonder if you might be able to give me more information on this subject.  Thanks so much!

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Hi Sarah!

 I've never been in the correctional field, I'm afraid.  However I can give you some general information (VERY general) if that will work.  Just let me know.  You might try contacting someone at one of the regional jails or prisons in your area (the local police will be able to put you in touch with someone there)who could likely give you a better idea from their point of view.  If that doesn't work by all means drop me a line and I'll try to help the best I can.

Jason

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General Maryland Law Enforcement, Maryland Law & Traffic Law, the Court System. How to start the process to become a Police Officer, different Police careers, the Interview process, General Police career questions

Experience

18 Years experience as a local and Federal Police officer. In addition to working "the road", I've worked as an Academy Instructor, Law Digest Compiler for Police Department, Community Policing coordinator, Department Gang officer, Bike Patrol Officer, and Advanced Accident Investigator. I've also served on the SWAT/SRT team, and currently work for the Department of Army Police (Federal Civilian) at Fort Detrick, Frederick Md, as a Sergeant. I'm Certified as a Police and Emergency Medical dispatcher through the National Academies of Emergency Dispatch.

Organizations
Police Marksman Association Fraternal Order of Police

Education/Credentials
South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy
Prince Georges County Maryland Municipal Police Academy, Western Maryland Police Academy
Radar, Portable Breath Test, PR-24 Police Baton, ASP, Police Mountain Bike Certified. Maryland Police Training Commission Basic Instructor Certified. CALEA Certified Field Training Officer (FTO), Advanced Criminal Investigator School, Advanced Crash Investigator School, National Academies of Emergency Dispatch Certified Emergency Police Dispatch, Emergency Medical Dispatch, Emergency Telecommunications Operator.

Awards and Honors
Police Officer of the Year, Prince Georges County Municipal Police Chiefs Association (1995).
City of District Heights Police Officer of the Year, 1995.
Distinguished Service Cross for Valor, 1995 (National Association Chiefs of Police).

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