Forums for Hi Tech Online Criminal Justice Courses and Resources

Introduction and Rules
One of the largest movements in the field of terrorism and criminal justice is Open Source Intelligence (OSINT). While this forum will eventually morph into having restricted areas, for the time being Hi Tech Criminal Justice Online is leaving this community open. Yes, there will be the occasional knucklehead, but it is up to the community and the moderators to evaluate and screen the information. As with any professional undertaking, it is expected that all community members will treat each other with respect.

Leadership in Criminal Justice
General Leadership Advice
Two of the most popular areas of the Hi Tech Criminal Justice Online are the Police Leadership and Military leadership sections so the staff made this forum is made available to discuss general leadership information and ideas.

Criminal Justice System
Enforcement
This forum is for the first part of the criminal justice system - enforcement, or policing.
Adjudication
The second part of the criminal justice system is adjudication. Prosecutors decide to move cases forward and try them.
Courts
The Courts referee between the adjudicators - prosecutors and defense. They also assign punishment once the case has been decided. Post here about courts.
Corrections
Post about corrections, the people who implement the court's decisions.

Terrorism
General information
Included in this forum are stories and general information about GWOT. Please be mindful of copyright laws!
Open Source Intelligence
A collection of postings, documents and information that is considered OSINT in the Global War on Terrorism

Technology
Basics and Theory
Question, answers and advice on "How Police Stuff Works!"
Strategic Information Systems and Technologies
For technologies like - Computer Aided Dispatch, NCIC 2002, Internet, Interoperability and Crime Analysis.
Tactical Technologies
Fingerprints, DNA, wiretaps, surveillance, disaster response and technologies in the street. Managing Technology
Grants, implementation and management

Criminal Justice Administration
Hiring and Promotion
This forum is for job opportunities and tips on the hiring and promotional process.
Grants
Information on grants, grant making and fundraising for the CJ administrator

Security
Security International
InternationalThe Global War on Terror (GWOT) has placed more responsibility on those in the security arena. As time passes, they are becoming full-partners with law enforcement and the criminal justice system, in general. This forum is for the discussion of international security issues.
Security Domestic
The Global War on Terror (GWOT) and placed more responsibility on those persons in the security arena. As time passes, they are becoming full-partners with law enforcement and the criminal justice system, in general. This forum is for the discussion of domestic security issues.

Education and Training
Education
This forum is for information on higher education. Post your questions and advice regarding undergraduate and graduate work. For a complete list courses from Hi Tech Criminal Justice Online visit "Criminal Justice Online Courses & Student Resources
Training
Post your training opportunities and feedback about same

Employment
Employment Opportunities
This forum is for posting employment opportunities for sworn and civilian personnel in the field of criminal justice.
Retirement Opportunities
This forum is for sworn and civilian personnel who are retired or nearing retirement. This is the place to post second career opportunities for criminal justice practitioners.
Off-duty Opportunities
This is intended to be a pretty free-wheeling space. Given modified work schedules (3/12, 4/10, etc.), sworn and civilian personnel are often looking to supplement their income and build for their retirement. You should research ANY opportunity or offer.

Patch Trading
For patch and memorabilia trading. Know your trading partner. We are not responsible for your trades.

About the Author
Lieutenant Raymond E. Foster retired from the Los Angeles Police Department after 24 years of service. He is the author of “Police Technology” (Prentice Hall, July 2004) and number articles on technology, leadership, terrorism and policing. Raymond is a part-time lecture at California State University, Fullerton and a part-time faculty advisor at the Union Institute and University. He has three current book projects. They are on terrorism, policing and leadership. Raymond’s complete CV can be viewed at Criminal Justice Profile and he can be reached by email raymond@hitechcj.com or through the Criminal Justice Online Forum.