Conservation Officer Class Talk I got the opportunity to listen to a Conservation Officer named Robert Haberman speak about his experience as a water resource enforcement officer, and what we would have to do to become one ourselves. Officer Haberman has been with the DNR for 11 years previously employed as a police officer for the Deerwood/Emily area. He also served in the army for 7 years gaining valuable experience in the law enforcement field. Upon graduating from Central Lakes College with a two year law enforcement degree, Officer Haberman then went on to complete skills training in Hibbing. He then enrolled at St. Cloud State University, continuing his education and receiving his masters degree. This goes to show that education is
By nature, the civil service hiring process gives no preference to candidates who have received training in their prospective field. No matter what a candidate’s level of fire training, they will be required, upon hire, to attend the Ohio Fire Academy to obtain (or re-obtain) their 240-hour State Of Ohio firefighting certification. This means that fire science students aspiring to join CFD will duplicate their efforts. With over 6,000 applicants in 2011 the odds of obtaining a position at CFD seem slim. The odds of obtaining a position at Columbus Fire might seem unrealistic to some, but I believe that my research will show that there are plenty of reasons why so many people want to work for Columbus Fire.
Have you ever seen yourself working as Game Wardens? I honestly don’t see myself working as Game Wardens. If you really don’t know what Game Wardens are and do well let me tell you a little about them. Game wardens are great. It’s a nice work; you can work as Federal or State Warden. Both are great; I prefer Federal. Why? Because you’re still working with the government but to me is like they work better as a family instead of just everyone pretending to like each other and having to work together. Having said that, me give you some examples State and Federal of Game Wardens.
In the journal of Environmentalism as Religion, Paul H. Rubin discuss about how environmental is similar to religion. Rubin want everyone to know that the environment and religion are somehow similar in a way, which they both have belief system, creation stories and original sin.
It was my original intention to interview Lad Akins Director of Special Projects at REEF (Reef Environmental Education Foundation). Lad was also Executive Director of REEF from when it was started in early 1990’s. So not only is he an employee, but is familiar with anybody who has ever been employed at REEF. Furthermore, it would have been interesting to get an answer to the question, When you were young did you want to grow up to run a non-profit marine conservation organization? A schedule miscommunication took place, and Lad was out in the ocean collecting data when I showed up at REEF Headquarters in Key Largo. However, the new Lionfish Program Coordinator, Elizabeth Underwood was conducting a class for high school students at the time. I sat in on the class, and then interviewed Elizabeth Underwood afterwards.
who loved the wilderness. As a skilled mountain climber, he made the first of seventy routes in
The Sea Shepherds are group of volunteers who try to protect the sea animals, and capture criminals who kill the animals without permits. Their website has many purposes, one dedicate to collect donations from the reader. Furthermore, they want to protect the ocean wildlife. The website audience includes people who want to protect the ocean, and they want to save the sea animals which will likely be extinct. They offer the audience a chance to donate, volunteer, and stay up to date with ongoing issues involving marine life. This website is outstanding because the sea shepherds host a successful website that effectively reaches out to the audience through appealing to the reader's emotions, logic, and credibility.
John Muir helped the development of the American conservation movement during the late nineteenth century and the beginning of the twentieth century. The creation of the National Park Service, the creation of several major national parks, including Yosemite National Park and the creation of the Sierra Club were all because of John Muir. In the late nineteenth century America was in a stage of expansion and economic development that used as well as threatened much of the natural world. Much of the economic development was in the form of industrialization that took its toll of the environment with both its consumption of natural resources as well pollution. This expansion and economic development had adverse consequences on the environment of the United States. During this time of development many became aware of the damage being done to the natural world and attempted to prevent or limit this damage being done. It is during this time of both industrialization and spiritual awakening that the conservation movement arose with one of its most famous activists, John Muir.
I have worked in law enforcement for nearly 18 years. I began my career in 2000 at the Metcalfe County Sheriff’s Department after graduation from the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice in Richmond, Kentucky. I also worked at the Edmonton Police Department and Glasgow Police Department. I then attended the Kentucky State Police Academy and became a Kentucky State Trooper where I obtained the rank of Trooper First Class. As a Kentucky State Trooper, I worked as a patrol
In Thinking Like a Mountain, the author, Aldo Leopold, writes of the importance of wildlife preservation through examples of the symbiotic relationship of animals and plant-life with a mountain. He asks the reader to perceive the processes of a mountainous environment in an unusual way. Aldo Leopold wants the reader to "think" like a mountain instead of thinking of only the immediate, or as the hunter did. Taking away one feature of an ecosystem may eventually destroy everything else that that environment is composed of. Nature and wildness is essential for the well being of life on this earth.
The impact of my career goals has not changed about law enforcement, just my thoughts. So, to be efficient and effective this education really needs to be added back into being a requirement in all states. At least, minimum of an Associates in Criminal Justice. Thereafter, education should continue to be ongoing, to keep better policing as a constant pursuit. Reaching this goal will span the career of the officer. Reasons for this is that the magnitude of crime issues has changed and will probably change again.
The article Police and Higher Education: Where are We Now by Roy Roberg and Scott Bonn discuss and review past articles and ideas about whether or not police officers should be required to have earned a college degree in order to qualify a position in law enforcement within the United States. The first person who believed in the idea that police officers should be required to hold a college degree in order to be qualified for a position was August Vollmer. August Vollmer was “the father of American police professionalism” (Walker & Katz, 2011). Vollmer is best known for being a supporter of higher education within law enforcement. However, many officers and high ranking officials did not believe in the concept of needing to obtain a college degree in order to protect their community. A majority of police officers in law enforcement did not have a college degree nor did police departments require it to be considered a position. Moreover, many police departments did not necessitate a high school diploma but rather a general equivalency diploma. The first time that this idea was utilized was during the time of the 1960’s, when, in the early 1960’s, crime was increasing drastically and by the late 1960’s the ghetto riots took place, opening the eyes of those in charge that something needed to change, and change quickly in order to prevent criminal activity and chaos.
In addition to making improvements, law enforcement agencies can implement training and education to develop effective leadership. Law enforcement leaders must ensure that their staff are properly developed and trained in order to deal with a variety of issues such as diversity (Moriarity, 2009). Although a racial balance in police departments does not guarantee peace between police and the community, law enforcement agencies across the country are strengthening efforts to diversify their departments (Alcindor & Pezenstadler, 2015). Efforts are challenged by tight budgets, hiring freezes, and a shrinking pool of qualified candidates. Still, some departments such as the Oakland Police Department look past traditional methods for recruiting and their success is the proof (Alcindor & Pezenstadler,
All throughout highschool I was part of various teams. Whether it be for sports or school, I learned at a young age how to work alongside my peers effectively. In addition, I joined a police explorers post in high school and was able to learn what it was like to be a police officer and ensured myself that this was the career I wanted to have. Following high school, I knew that I wanted to attend a University where I would get a more advanced educational background while surrounding myself in a much more diverse community. In addition, I started working for the UW Oshkosh Police Department the first semester I got to UW Oshkosh. This department taught me what it was like to work in this setting as well as giving me a wide range of training and experiences preparing me for the job. Through working patrol, and eventually dispatching, I developed many skills. Advancing my abilities to communicate with people and getting more advanced at problem solving are just two of these skills that make me very qualified for this
A little about myself, I am currently majoring in Criminology with a legal studies option with the hopes of gaining more insight on the criminal justice system as well as criminal behavior and crime in society as a whole. When I am not attending to my studies, I work part time with The Penn State Auxiliary Police on campus. I essentially spend my time assisting police officers in maintaining order and protecting the safety of our campus community. Likewise, I am a member of The Justice Association Group on campus dedicated to educating students about the American Justice System as far as programs, jobs and internship opportunities. In the future, I hope to get an advanced degree in Forensic Psychology. I want to help create a better and safer
The National Park Service (NPS) is a federal bureau which falls under the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI). The NPS overseas 409 park units representing a total of 84 million acres across the 50 states, as well as the District of Columbia, American Samoa, Guam, the Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico. The agency is responsible for preserving twenty-three national scenic and historic trails, and 60 wild and scenic rivers, so all walks of life may be able to enjoy the educational and recreational opportunities it provides.