Law Enforcement Articles

How to Become a Special Agent (1811)

How to Become a Special Agent (1811)

How to Become a Special Agent (1811) What is a Special Agent? The titles of special agent, criminal investigator, and federal agent are synonymous within the federal law enforcement system. However, the official title is criminal investigator. Therefore, whether a...

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The Law Enforcement Application Process, An Inside Look

The Law Enforcement Application Process, An Inside Look

What You Need to Know about the Law Enforcement Application Process This article was written by Jerry Mullen, a Compliance Officer with the Wisconsin Department of Justice. Law enforcement agencies around the country are facing a wave of retirements and resignations...

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911 Dispatcher Practice Test

911 Dispatcher Practice Test

911 Dispatcher and CritiCall Practice Test Your job as an emergency dispatcher is critical to the health and safety of your community. However, most candidates take these tests without prior experience and end up stressed, overwhelmed, and making costly mistakes....

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1811 Special Agent

1811 Special Agent

Learn how to become an 1811 Special Agent. Including the requirements, the training, and what FBI agents really do.

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How Crime Scenes are Processed

How Crime Scenes are Processed

My name is Joanna Hollenback, and I am an investigator in the Forensic Services Unit with the Madison Police Department. I am a police officer, it's a promoted position, and I do crime scene processing. I have been with the Police Department there in Madison for...

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