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Learn about Law Enforcement & Criminal Justice at Oakton
This guide provides essential resources for Oakton College's Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice students, offering curated links to databases, books, and websites covering a variety of law enforcement topics and career paths. It also serves as a starting point for research in areas related to law enforcement. Use the tabs on the left to explore relevant sections for your research. If you need help, just reach out through the "Ask a Librarian!" tab—we’re happy to assist!
Oakton College's Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice program prepares students for employment as police officers, special agents, juvenile officers, security officers, state troopers, court bailiffs, private detectives, probation officers, investigators, inspectors, and corrections officers.
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Current News & Resources
- Advancing Diversity in Law EnforcementThe U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) provides resources aimed at advancing diversity in law enforcement agencies. This initiative emphasizes the importance of inclusive hiring practices and offers guidance to enhance workforce diversity, ultimately fostering a more equitable and representative law enforcement community.
- Community policing up closeStrained relationships between police and communities of color have some cities hiring officers who live in the neighborhoods they serve. Comedian W. Kamau Bell walks the beat in Camden, New Jersey, on 'United Shades of America.'
- FBI's Crime Data Explorer (CDE)Explore reported crime, special studies, and estimated data based on submissions from law enforcement agencies across the U.S. Use the CDE to discover data through visualizations, downloads in .csv format, and other large data files.
- Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards BoardThe Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board (ILETSB) website provides comprehensive information on training and certification for law enforcement personnel in Illinois. It offers access to resources, training programs, and updates on compliance standards aimed at enhancing the professionalism and effectiveness of police officers across the state.
- National Institute of JusticeA comprehensive resource for understanding and implementing changes in law enforcement practices. It provides access to research findings, policy recommendations, and best practices aimed at enhancing accountability, transparency, and community relations within police departments.