Alumnus Carlos Vela always knew he was ready for more, but he wasn’t quite sure how to achieve his goals. City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College gave him the tools and support to earn his associate degree and created a plan for him to become a police officer. He’ll begin his Chicago Police Academy training to become a Chicago police officer in the fall.
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Sometimes you read someone's story and you feel inspired OR humbled, but reading Donte's story, which was so beautifully articulated by him and conveyed by the writer, I am inspired AND humbled. Sure, I had my own struggles when achieving post-secondary school success, but I did not start from the same place that Donte did and I had more advantages, including parents with their own Bachelor's and Master's degree as my example. American society incarcerates people at a higher rate than anywhere in the world, but how much thought do we give about their reentry into society and addressing the circumstances? We don't. We release them after years in prison and expect them to make a living and a life, but are surprised when they re-offend or cannot break the cycle of poverty that got them in jail. Education is a key to empowerment and freedom, but so is reinstating voting rights and other opportunities, in order to allow them to be full functioning members of society and full human beings. Our society will and would be better for their personal success. Donte's story shows how giving incarcerated people an education and job training not only sets them on a different path to professional and financial success, but also personal achievement and actualization. #Nevergiveuphope indeed. #secondchancecollegeprogram #universityofbaltimore
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https://lnkd.in/e98c2rAu How Addressing Bias Can Benefit Police Departments Bias in policing has been a hot-button issue, highlighted by investigations like those into the Ferguson, Missouri police department. These investigations revealed systemic issues, such as over-policing of black populations and explicit racist communications within the department. Implicit bias training helps officers recognize and control their biases, leading to better decision-making in the field. This not only reduces unnecessary use of force but also protects officers. Addressing bias within police departments is not just about preventing negative outcomes; it’s about creating a more effective, trusted, and safer police force. By implementing comprehensive, science-based training tailored to various roles and tackling both implicit and explicit biases, police departments can enhance their legitimacy, improve community relations, and ensure better outcomes for everyone involved
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By definition, see at 2nd para, university HAMAS supporting student are clearly Terrorists not Protestors—They must now be jailed! For what screwed up thinking are these protestors allowed to deny others freedom of speech and assembly? These Western Privileged credit card-carrying "students" supporting the terrorist group HAMAS (who, by the way, has been on America's Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) list since 1997) are called "Protestors" when their actions are those of a terrorist? Is this not what these "Protestors" are doing? "The goal of terrorism generally is to destroy the public's sense of security in the places most familiar to them. Major targets sometimes also include buildings or other locations that are important economic or political symbols, such as embassies or military installations. The terrorist hopes that the sense of terror these acts engender will induce the population to pressure political leaders toward a specific political end." They should be called what they are -AMERICAN terrorists who support international terrorism and the destruction of Western Civilization! The very civilizations that brought them the freedom of speech (which they deny others), Freedom of Assembly (which they deny others), and more. They are terrorist lawbreakers, LAWS!—They must be rounded up and prosecuted for having denied the Civil Rights of American Citizens!
JUST IN: Trump asks, “Do you think that the Radical Left Lunatics that are causing all of the CHAOS at our Colleges and Universities are doing so in order to take the FOCUS away from our Southern Border, where millions of people, many from prisons and mental institutions, are pouring into our Country? Just askin’…???”
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Did you know that nearly 800,000 incarcerated individuals are engaged in some form of labor, often with minimal to no compensation? This article discusses The Last Mile’s tech education programs, and the benefits of introducing vocational training and education opportunities in prisons. Programs like TLM not only improve post-release employment prospects but also reduce recidivism rates, ultimately benefiting society as a whole. Specifically in the case of Billie Edison, who is a TLM alum who has used her education to secure a job with the Indiana Pacers. Read on at the link! https://lnkd.in/et3Vcn_C
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This is a very interesting article about what the Seattle Police Department’s Interim Chief is doing in order to address leadership issues within the agency. However, while her initial actions seems to be sound and necessary, true change takes time and to be successful it must become part of the agency’s culture. This especially true when it comes to how Law Enforcement agencies select their leaders. In order for the Seattle Police Department (or any Law Enforcement agency) to truly implement a change to their leadership style, you must have a strong department head who focuses on installing a leadership philosophy throughout the agency. This leadership philosophy must not only focus core, character based leadership traits (i.e. selflessness, active listening/open & honest communication, innovation, etc.) being practiced by everyone but also the identification, mentoring, and developing of those Officers who demonstrate strong leadership potential. As these Officers move their way up the ranks, they will most likely pass on the lessons they learned and mentorship they received to newer generations and character based leadership will be engrained in people and will continue spread throughout the organization for years to come. What is needed is a Chief that is willing to not only implement this leadership philosophy but to stay with the organization long enough to help the philosophy grow. However, with so many department’s hiring Chiefs from the outside and Chiefs only staying an average of approximately 3 years in the position, many programs fall apart or are pushed to the side for new programs or quick fixes. Stability, patience, and commitment are keys for a successful leadership philosophy change. #police #policeofficer #officers #officers #lawenforcement #sheriff #policechief #deputy #criminallaw #law #crime #criminials #copscountpolicematter #policematter #policingmatters #publicsafety #criminaljustice #cop #cops #policemen #backtheblue #publicsafety #accountability #criminals International Association of Chiefs of Police Police Executive Research Forum Major Cities Chiefs Association FBI National Academy Associates, Inc. (FBINAA) FBI National Academy California Police Chiefs Association California College and University Police Chiefs’ Association PORAC (Peace Officers Research Association of California) California Peace Officers' Association TEEX - Institute for Law Enforcement and Protective Services National Police Chiefs' Council National Policing Institute National Police Association National Sheriffs' Association California State Sheriffs Association Police1 American Police Beat Law Enforcement Today Southern Police Institute National Tactical Officers Association National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) National Association of Women Law Enforcement Executives https://lnkd.in/g6vzHgtS
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The National Association for the Advancement of White People (NAAWP) has had two separate iterations. The first existed from 1954 to 1955, while the second was established in 1979 and continues to the present day. Let’s delve into all three versions: First Iteration (1954–1955): Founder and President: Bryant Bowles, a former Marine and veteran of WWII and the Korean War. Purpose: Formed in response to the Brown v. Board of Education decision, which mandated school desegregation. Activities: Organized rallies in several states to oppose school integration. Bowles was charged with assaulting a Black postal worker during this time. Members and participants in NAAWP protests and rallies included Senator Robert Byrd out of West Virginia and Senator Joe Biden out of Delaware. Outcome: The Delaware Attorney General revoked the NAAWP charter, effectively shutting down the organization. Second Iteration (1979–2012) David Duke, a former Ku Klux Klan Grand Wizard. Origins: Duke left the Klan due to concerns about their violent reputation after the Greensboro Massacre. Current leader, Mark Anthony Traina who maintains close ties with Duke, based in Louisiana and a long-term member of the NAAWP took reins of the organization back in 2012 and he is now the President of the NAAWP. Traina a conservative is proactive Trump Supporter, an economist, a school psychologist and an extremely outspoken civil rights activist who publishes blogs about violent crime, failing school districts, inflation, political corruption and the impact of illegal immigration on the American Society. The NAAWP can be reached at (504) 231-3056.
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