The discussion about recruiting, hiring, retaining, and promoting minorities and females in law enforcement has been going on for the last two decades. Even so, many departments still lack needed diversity. Obstacles to recruiting minorities and females can be overcome, but only by understanding what it takes and looking at those who have accomplished it […]
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Jonathan Fleming Receives $6M for Wrongful Imprisonment; Prosecutors Ignored Evidence That Would Have Cleared Him
Police misconduct is getting to be an expensive habit for taxpayers. Jonathan Fleming is the latest Black man to be compensated for spending nearly 25 years incarcerated for a crime he didn’t commit. Fleming, who was released from jail last year, initially planned to sue the city of New York for $162 million but […]
10 Best Ways to Gain Employment and Advance in Your Career
In an economy where barriers to workplace employment and advancement are the norm, finding and maintaining employment is more imperative than ever. It is vital for job and promotion seekers to not only know about potential job openings, but to ascertain information on skill sets, and tools needed to fulfill the position, in order to […]
Police Abuse Costs Taxpayers Big Money
In this article, Dr. Fields is interviewed about police brutality court cases and settlements. When African Americans are faced with police misconduct, they are often told to seek justice in the courts, but that doesn’t always work. Courts seem to be reluctant to hand down heavy sentences on police officers. Bay Area Rapid Transport Police […]
Police training: ‘Intermittent, inconsistent, and lacking quality’
In her latest article, Police training: ‘Intermittent, inconsistent, and lacking quality’, Dr. Fields presents more of her thoughts on the continuing crisis in law enforcement. Dr. Fields interviews a 15 year law enforcement officer and concludes that hands-on, thorough, standardized training is necessary for all agencies that conduct operations in a field where life […]
Crisis in Law Enforcement: Tackling Death in the Line of Duty
More than 100 police officers died in the line of duty in the U.S. last year. In the state of Virginia alone, five police officers have been lost in the line of duty this year and many others have been injured. With all of the recent scrutiny on inappropriate police actions, this is a […]
The Continuing Law Enforcement Crisis
What is the public’s expectations about the apprehension of law breakers? Do we expect the police to chase after every criminal and stop them in their tracks no matter what they’ve done and no matter what it takes? Are there circumstances in which citizens expect officers to allow a criminal to run away? In […]
How to Fix the Law Enforcement Crisis in America
Much like any other place of employment, in order for a police department to function at its best, employees must have the necessary tools and training to do a good job. Recent high profile incidents have put a direct focus on the actions of police officers in intense situations. “How to Fix the Law […]
Dealing with Ineffective Employees when Firing is not an Option
Even when an employee in an organization is clearly not performing effectively or fitting in, firing him or her is hard! But who is really at fault for the employee’s performance? Dr. Fields discusses the issue in her article: “Dealing with Ineffective Employees when Firing is not an Option.”
Transitioning Into Leadership
Are you a new supervisor? Or have you recently been promoted into a position of leadership? Dr. Fields shares her thoughts on some important considerations that affect all leaders entering a new position. Click on the title to read her article: “Transitioning Into a New Leadership Position: Avoid a Major Roadblock”.