One of the more obscure requirements in the police recruitment and employment process is the residency requirement. People interested in becoming a police officer are often unaware that some agencies still have residency requirements.  While large local police departments recruit officers from around the country, other smaller agencies often have strict residency requirements limiting recruitment...Read More

Joy Anderson, former chair of the occupational therapy department at Eastern Kentucky University, said to me years ago “Once an OT, always and OT”. She was right.Read More

In many, if not most countries, the police are organized on a national basis. But in the United States policing is fragmented into federal, state and local levels of organization. The rationale for this fragmentation can be found in two beliefs. First, in the early days of the Republic citizens were afraid of a federally...Read More

Take a minute to think about upper extremity dysfunction. How would your life suddenly change if you lost the use of your hands? What if you had a condition, such as arthritis where you gradually had less use of your hands? Hands play a vital role in our well being because of their dexterity and...Read More

Police agencies strive to project a professional image by hiring highly-educated and well-trained officers. However, in an article published by the International Association of Chiefs of Police, policing is described as lagging behind other ‘helping professions’ (including nursing, health, teaching, social work and psychology) in achieving this goal. These careers tend to have entry-level requirements...Read More

The 2013 Boston Marathon will be forever etched into our memories. Two Improvised Explosive Devices were detonated at the finish line causing three deaths and over 180 injuries. The explosion is a reminder to all of how vulnerable we are to cowardly acts of violence. From the initial response by first responders to the crisis...Read More

Occupational therapy (OT) attracts individuals that possess natural leadership potential demonstrated in their daily roles, habits and engagement with others. Regardless of the setting, occupational therapists are optimizers, bringing leadership skills to life through their interactions, structuring of the environment and commitment to helping individuals participate in daily life. Such is the case in my...Read More

There are many factors that come into play when making the decision to enter police work. First, there is job security. Second, people choose to become police officers to help people and “fight crime.” Some people think policing will lead to a life of excitement and a prestigious place in the community.Read More

I am often asked by my students why they have to take the course entitled Applied Criminal Justice Analysis, which is a statistics course that I have taught at EKU for the past 16 years. I usually provide general explanations, such as how we are all consumers of research and it is necessary to be...Read More

What are employers looking for in potential employees? Bill Coplin’s book, 10 Things Employers Want You to Learn in College, identifies ten specific skills employers value. Read on and learn how a Psychology degree can help you become a more competitive applicant for just about any job.Read More