Every year, local jails process 12 million inmates, with a total of 700,000 in jail at any one time. Charged with overseeing this vast population are corrections officers. For graduates of criminal justice degree programs, working as a corrections officer can be very rewarding and exciting, but may also be [...]

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Entering the field of criminal justice can be done with credentials that range from a high school diploma to a four-year college degree. Many local police and detective positions require only a high school diploma and relevant work experience, while state and federal jobs in criminal justice field occupations typically [...]

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After the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 in New York and Washington, DC, President Bush placed renewed emphasis on the importance of cyber security by proposing a $1 billion increase in spending for U.S. computer and network security. As a result, the cyber security industry has seen a boom in [...]

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The number of students pursuing a degree with a criminal justice career major has grown to 350,000, according to 1998 figures. Students currently intending to enter a career in criminal justice are prepared to serve in a wide variety of professions within the criminal justice system, including law enforcement, courts, [...]

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If you have dreamed of a career in law enforcement, Homeland Security, forensic science or a related field, but are not equipped with the education to proceed, an online degree in criminal justice might be your ticket to success. Even if you are in an entirely different field and are currently working full-time, [...]

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There has been an astonishing proliferation of Internet connected computers in the last decade. Huge numbers of businesses and individuals are “hooked up” and able to access information and use information technology available worldwide. Along with the benefits, however, this technology brings come some definite risks. Unauthorized parties can easily access the [...]

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If you are thinking of pursuing an education in Information Technology, you may want to consider specializing in the field of Information Technology Security. Information Technology Security is one of the most rapidly growing careers in the national and international business world. Security is becoming increasingly important to the entire business and [...]

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