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Social Justice Is Not a Bad Word

The textbook “Policing in the U.S. Past, Present, and Future” takes a fresh look at contemporary policing issues. The book examines police topics while adding perspective and context and expanding the...

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Do Hateful Tweets Cause Crime?

Reading Time: < 1 minute Your students may be wondering whether hateful tweets can increase crime. Recent research shows that there is a correlation. A study from Cornell University demonstrated this connection. Researchers examined examined...

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Teaching Students Social Media Awareness

Seventy-two officers in Philadelphia were placed on desk duty because of social media posts on their personal sites. This brings up a lot of questions, but also lessons we can share...

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Tell a STORY don’t talk about a CASE

Each semester as I get to the portion of my class when I talk about landmark cases I see my students automatically groan, yawn, fall asleep, etc. I’m not a lawyer—nor...

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Virtual Kidnapping – What It Is and What To Do

Picture this: Your phone rings. The caller ID flashes the name and picture of a close family member. You answer expecting a hello from your parent or child and instead are verbally...

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Teaching Academic Integrity & Plagiarism Across Disciplines

Academic Integrity Teaching students the value of academic integrity and the dangers of plagiarism should be part of any college discipline. Learning the importance of original work, intellectual property, and appropriate...

College Students and Social Media

Who’s Looking at Your Social Media Images?

Recently 72 officers in Philadelphia were placed on desk duty because of social media posts on their personal sites. This brings up a lot of questions, but also lessons we can share...