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as security management, computer forensics, threats and hacking, cloud computing, cyber architecture and design, network security, access control, assessments and audits, cyber investigations, and operational security measures. Schools to explore: Bellevue University www.bellevue.edu; Regis University www.regis.edu/Academics/Degrees-and-Programs. aspx; John Jay College of Criminal Justice www.jjay.cuny.edu.


Emergency Management and HazMat Hazards and threats need effi cient and effective disaster manage- ment skills, but such skills must be exercised in cooperation with public planners, other emergency services, and government offi - cials. Cross-discipline skills are often needed for work in emer- gency management. Schools to explore: Arizona State University https//ccj.asu.edu/ content/ccj-online-certificates; American Military University www.amu.apus.edu (also offering certifi cation in explosive ord- nance disposal); John Jay College of Criminal Justice www.jjay. cuny.edu (emergency intervention techniques to manage emotion- ally disturbed and drugged persons).


Forensic Studies Analytical methods, proper procedures, equipment, records and data, and interpretation are aspects of forensics in chemistry, biol- ogy and toxicology. While a degree in such specialization may be required, there are specifi c certifi cate programs available. Schools to consider: George Washington University’s Columbian


College of Arts and Sciences offers graduate certifi cates in bloodstain pattern analysis, digital investigations, forensic investigations, and latent print examination http://bulletin.gwu.edu/arts-sciences/ forensic-sciences/#certifi catetext; American Military University www.amu.apus.edu; Loyola University New Orleans www.loyno. edu/professional-studies/certifi cate-programs; John Jay College of Criminal Justice www.jjay.cuny.edu (specifi c studies in Digital Fo- rensics, Forensic Accounting, and Forensic Psychology). Other schools to consider: Utica College http://programs.


online.utica.edu/programs/financial-crime (financial crime investigation including digital forensics, auditing, anti-money laundering and economic criminology); University of Massa- chusetts Lowell https://continuinged.uml.edu/online/forensic- criminology.cfm; Texas A&M University http://bush.tamu.edu/ certifi cate/chls/, also a Certifi cate in National Security Affairs http://bush.tamu.edu/certifi cate/cnsa/.


Homeland Security Domestic and international terrorism, advanced criminology, fo- rensics, computer study, and other aspects of homeland security present opportunities for study in specifi c skills or cross-disciplin- ary education. Schools to explore: Arizona State University https://ccj.asu. edu/content/ccj-online-certifi cates; Capella University http:// www.capella.edu/online-degrees/certifi cate-homeland-security; American Military University www.amu.apus.edu; Pennsylva- nia State University www.worldcampus.psu.edu; Southern New


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Hampshire University www.snhu.edu/program-fi nder; John Jay College of Criminal Justice www.jjay.cuny.edu. Other schools to explore: Florida State University http://pc.fsu. edu/Academics/Certifi cate-Programs (Event Management, and Law Enforcement Intelligence); University of Massachusetts Low- ell https://continuinged.uml.edu.certifi cates/security.cfm; Michi- gan State University http://msustatewide.msu.edu/Programs/ Details1845 (a free, self-paced, Web-based law enforcement per- sonnel-only program on anti-terrorism).


Language and Culture Study in such languages as Spanish, Arabic, and Chinese may be ben- efi cial to law enforcement personnel seeking enhanced understand- ing and skills, or seeking certifi cation as interpreters/translators. Schools to explore: California University of Pennsylvania (Arabic certifi cate) www.go.calu.edu/index.do?infold=arabic; Loyola University New Orleans www.loyno.edu/professional-studies/ certifi cate-programs (Translation and Interpreting Certifi cate for those fully bilingual in Spanish); John Jay College of Criminal Justice www.jjay.cuny.edu (Spanish); University of Wisconsin https://registrar.wisc.edu/documents/85_Offi cial_Certifi cates. pdf (French, Chicano Studies, German, and Italian); Michigan State University http://msustatewide.msu.edu/Programs/De- tails/1787 (American Sign Language online).


Underwater Forensics and Investigations Underwater investigation methods involve theory and practice in safety, legal principles, and processes. Schools to explore: Chami- nade University (http://www.chaminade.edu/node/5811), not online, but uses a fi ve-day (40 hour) course in which on-campus housing is available, and teaches methods and techniques for lo- cating and recovering evidence to prevent loss or contamination. Participants who are SCUBA certifi ed can earn an Underwater Investigator Certifi cation, in addition to the three credit hours, but SCUBA certifi cation is not required for participation in the course. Other schools to explore: Florida State University http://pc.fsu. edu/Academics/Certifi cate-Programs; Dive Rescue International https://www.diverescueintl.com/water-rescue-training/un- derwater-investigator/ (two-day on-site program), also Animal Rescue in Disasters or Floods www.diverescueintl.com/animal- rescue-fl oods/ (small, large, exotic animals, non-diving course, one day on-site), also Ice Rescue (www.diverescueintl.com/wa- ter-rescue-training/ice-rescue/ (16 hours on-site, non-diving), also Public Safety Diver Survival www.diverescueintl.com/water-res- cue-training/dive-safety-programs/public-safety-diver-survival; Indiana University Bloomington www/iub.edu/~scuba/URM- programdescription.shtml


Stephenie Slahor, Ph.D., J.D., writes in the fi elds of law enforcement and security.


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