Policing is a vital part of any society, but it is also an institution that can be prone to abuses of power. This is why citizen oversight is necessary in order to ensure that the police are accountable to the people they serve. At the same time, it is important to balance this oversight with...Read More

Diversity and inclusion are crucial elements in creating a fair and just society, and this is especially true in the field of policing. A diverse and inclusive police force is essential for building trust and legitimacy in the community, and for ensuring that all members of society are treated with dignity and respect.Read More

Over the past year, the law enforcement community has experienced what can be described as a pendulum effect in terms of triumph and disaster. At the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus, first responders were widely recognized for their hard work and dedication in the face of the global pandemic.Read More

In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court ruled to overturn Miranda’s conviction on the grounds that he had been denied his rights. It was in this ruling that Chief Justice Earl Warren outlined a procedure to be used by police officers to guarantee that all those detained are aware of their rights protected under the...Read More

Gary Potter, Ph.D., professor emeritus, appeared on the CBS News program “Sunday Morning” in a segment about the relationship between law enforcement and the African American community in the United States. Potter, who is known for his research on crime and the history of policing, provided insight on the connection between the development of our...Read More

As Black Lives Matter protests continue across the United States, law enforcement agencies are reviewing their policies. They are establishing police task forces, and discussing guidelines on dozens, if not hundreds of issues, including use of force, body cameras and whistleblower protections. In Minneapolis, where George Floyd was killed, the city council took a bold...Read More

Criminal Justice Degree Hub has named Eastern Kentucky University’s police studies degree no. 6 on their list of Top 10 Online Law Enforcement Degree Programs. Universities were evaluated on reputation, cost and graduates’ expected salary.Read More

Eastern Kentucky University’s online associates degree in police studies is ranked among the best criminal justice degree programs for 2018 as rated by BestCollegeReviews.org.Read More

An article on NPR’s website last fall entitled “Ferguson in the Classroom: How One College Took Up Race and Policing This Semester” (Errin Whack, Nov 9, 2015) caught my attention.  Several years ago, Dr. Victor Kappeler, former Criminal Justice Department Chair and current Dean of CJS, asked me to design a new course offering on...Read More

"Policing requires street smarts, but there are many times I need to look beyond the more obvious answers. Having the degree makes you think,” said Officer Dan Delaney. Delaney, who earned a bachelor’s degree in police studies through EKU Online in 2013, currently works for the city of Newport, Kentucky. He notices the difference his...Read More