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Find Information on Careers in Law Enforcement

Learn about careers in criminal justice/law enforcement, with requirements in skills and training. Study for and take practice tests and qualifying exams.

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Career guides, preparation for law enforcement and civil service exams, practice tests, sample resumes.
WILENET Wisconsin Dept. of Justice web site
Information about becoming a Certified Law Enforcement, Jail, or Secure Juvenile Detention Officer in Wisconsin

Find Articles in Criminal Justice

Search these database for articles on all topics in criminal justice, law enforcement, security, drug enforcement, family law, and penal and correctional systems.

Opposing Viewpoints (Gale) This link opens in a new window Find articles on controversial topics such as texting while driving, school violence, drug legalization, capital punishment, gangs, hate crimes, and more.

Pros and Cons on Controversial Issues Use search terms like police, prisons, crime, illegal immigration, juvenile delinquency, drug wars... and get articles arguing opposite sides of the issue.
Public Agenda for Citizens: Research Studies on Incarceration Research studies on Police/Community dialogue, Americans' views on law enforcement, punishment of criminals, and more.

Criminal Justice Internet Resources

Bureau of Justice Statistics
BJS is the primary statistical agency of the Department of Justice.
Death Penalty Information
The Death Penalty Information Center is a national non-profit organization serving the media and the public with analysis and information on issues concerning capital punishment.
FindLaw
Online legal information about topics such as will preparation, divorce, child custody, bankruptcy, immigration, criminal law, and more.
Office for Victims of Crime: Library & Multimedia
Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) develops publications and products on emerging victim issues, promising practices, policy development, and technical assistance and skill-building tools. OVC is one of six Program Offices within the Office of Justice Programs at the U.S. Department of Justice.
Sourcebook of Criminal Justice Statistics
Crime statistics and characteristics of persons in the criminal justice system in the U.S.
Uniform Crime Reporting (FBI)
FBI online resource for studies, reports, and work of the FBI in crime investigation and national security.
Wi Dept of Transportation: Crash Facts
Statistics on auto and motorcycle accidents, alcohol or speed related, fatality and injury data, deer hits, type of vehicle, etc.
WILENET Wisconsin Dept. of Justice web site
Information about becoming a Certified Law Enforcement, Jail, or Secure Juvenile Detention Officer in Wisconsin
Wisconsin Circuit Court
Wisconsin Circuit Court public records
Wisconsin State Statutes
Searchable database of Wisconsin laws by Statute number or by keyword or phrase. Link to the WI Constitution.

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Criminal Justice Resources: Law Enforcement, Crime, Security, Policing

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