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The Back in Blue
Get PDFPolice departments around the country are actively working to improve, or, in many cases, restore the trust that many African American communities once had for law enforcement. However, many African American community members find it difficult to trust the police because many police departments are losing the black police officers that these communities once had. Due to the decreasing number of African Americans applying for jobs in law enforcement, police departments around the nation should do a better job of recruiting in the communities they serve instead of sticking to the status quo and waiting for applicants to come to them. The U.S. Department of justice statistics shows that African Americans are not seeking employment in law enforcement as they once did due to the many social issues that have led to the distrust of police officers. These events have drastically affected the number of African Americans who once showed an interest in law enforcement. Police departments around the country can help restore interest and trust by finding new and creative ways of recruiting in African American communities (Williams & Murphy 1991).LEMI
Implementation and Usage of Drones in Law Enforcement
Get PDFDrones are becoming a more common sight in our world today. They have been and are being used by the military, private individuals, and corporations. Law enforcement agencies are taking advantage of this new technology as well. Drones can be used in a myriad of ways ranging from protecting officer’s safety during an active shooter event, to rescue missions. Drone programs are cost efficient when compared to manned aerial units. Privacy concerns is one of the hurdles that departments must overcome when considering a drone program. Evidentiary values it’s chain of custody are topics that must be addressed with police drone programs. Approval and licensing is necessary for drone usage by law enforcement agencies. Despite these obstacles involved in police drone usage, the benefits are well worth the investment times and costs. With that said, drones should be implemented in law enforcement as they provide a valuable support asset to any agency.LEMI
Job Performance Evaluations for Law Enforcement Supervisors by Subordinates
Get PDFLaw enforcement supervisors are promoted and tasked with the development of police officers under their command. They must be ready to handle any situation and remain calm under the worst conditions. Several law enforcement agencies promote an officer into a supervisory position and believe they have all the tools needed to do the job. Often, the supervisor receives little supervision or training because of this belief. This is known as the “halo effect”. When the halo effect is used, it can quickly cause a supervisor to stop developing professionally. If the supervisor is allowed to remain stagnant, it will affect the men and women under his command. It is a sure way for the supervisor to lose the respect and trust of the officers. An inadequate supervisor can affect the morale of the department resulting in a high turnover and possible lawsuits for improper supervision. It is important that law enforcement agencies conduct yearly performance evaluations for a supervisor. Moreover, the evaluations should encourage feedback from the officers under the supervisor’s command.LEMI
Violence and Harassment in the Workplace: Umbrella Reviews
Get PDFThis technical report presents the findings of a grant-funded project, dedicated to
exploring the complex issue of workplace violence and mistreatment. Its ultimate aim is to
augment the global understanding of this subject and yield actionable insights applicable to a
diverse range of organizations, businesses, and corporations across various sectors. Specifically,
this project was conducted in two distinct yet interconnected phases. Utilizing an exhaustive,
cross-disciplinary literature search, the project's first phase located five existing umbrella reviews
on various forms of workplace violence and harassment. The in-depth analysis of these reviews
facilitated a comprehensive understanding of the domain by aggregating insights from an array
of synthesis research studies. This methodology underscored the most salient and recurrent
findings across multiple studies, encompassing areas such as prevalence, risk determinants,
mediating and moderating factors, repercussions, and intervention strategies. Detailed
discussions of each topic were presented, providing a comprehensive overview of current
knowledge and its implications. The project's second phase involved an umbrella review of nine
synthesis research studies focusing on interventions for workplace mistreatment. This part aimed
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to provide empirically supported recommendations for strategies and interventions to prevent
and mitigate workplace mistreatment. The findings revealed the prevalence of workplace
mistreatment and identified that certain interventions are more effective than others. Due to the
multifaceted and complex nature of workplace mistreatment, it was suggested that multi-level,
multi-target, and multi-component interventions be implemented. Furthermore, the research
underscored the significance of leadership commitment in the successful implementation of
interventions and the transformation of organizational culture. In conclusion, this project
contributes to a comprehensive understanding of workplace mistreatment and its prevention,
providing invaluable insights for practitioners. By informing strategy and intervention design
with empirical evidence, this project aimed to equip organizations with the necessary tools to
combat this pressing issue effectively
The History of Electric Convulsive Therapy with Bobby Coates of Rusk State Hospital
No full textThe interview with Bobby Coates, conducted on April 1, 2023, takes place in the former ECT treatment room at Rusk State Hospital in Texas. Coates, an RN supervisor with over 57 years of service, reflects on his career and the evolution of electric convulsive therapy (ECT) within the Texas State Hospital system. He shares personal experiences from the 1960s onward, detailing changes in psychiatric care, the stigma surrounding mental illness and ECT, and the modernization of treatment protocols and equipment. Coates emphasizes the life-saving potential of ECT for severe depression and mania, recounts dramatic patient recovery stories, and advocates for reducing stigma and improving mental health awareness.Histor
Lunch and Learn: New Features in Blackboard Ultra
No full textThis session provides an introducton to the AI Design Assistant feature in Blackboard Ultra. The new AI capabilities include features that can support instructors as they engage in course design, the creation of test questions, and developing rubrics
THE MODERATING EFFECT OF PERSONALITY AND GENDER ON PSYCHOLOGICAL OUTCOMES AMONG AFRICAN AMERICANS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED RACE-RELATED STRESS
No full textBlack/African Americans who experience race-related stress are more susceptible to suicidality. More research is needed to understand the strength of this relation and the other possible factors that influence this relation. Past research has noted moderating factors such as coping, religion, and social support on the association between race-related stress and suicidality; however, there are no research studies examining the direct relation of both gender and personality on this association, particularly in the Black/African American community. Therefore, using the Socio-Ecological Model as the theoretical framework, this study sought to determine the impact of personality traits and gender on the association between race-related stress, suicidal ideation, and correlates of suicide (i.e., depression, anxiety, and hopelessness). The current study consisted of 133 Black/African Americans in the Southeastern United States, aged 18-59 years (M = 34.01, SD = 11.856) with the majority being women (51.9%) and single (65.4 %). Linear multiple regression analyses explored the moderating effects of gender and personality on the association between race-related stress, suicide, and suicide correlates (i.e., depression, anxiety, hopelessness). A significant moderating effect for personality and gender was found with depression and hopelessness, particularly for the Neuroticism personality factor, such that for men with higher levels of Neuroticism there was a positive association between race-related stress and the psychological outcomes. Further discussion of the findings and their implications can be found in the discussion section
EMERGENT BILINGUAL STUDENTS WHO BEAT THE ODDS: A STUDY OF FACTORS RELATED TO ACADEMICALLY SUCCESSFUL STUDENTS CLASSIFIED AS EBS
Get PDFThis study explored the relationship between Texas Emergent Bilingual (EB)
students’ participation in an Advanced Placement (AP) exam and four predictor variables
at the school district level. One year of archival data from 125 Texas school districts
informed the study. The total number of students in these districts classified as EB or
ELL was 795,330. Social Constructivism and Social Capital Theories framed the research
design.
Multiple regression was run to predict AP exam participation from percent
Economically Disadvantaged, percent participation in a bilingual program, average
students per teacher, and average teacher experience. Results from this study indicated
that one of the four independent variables was statistically significant at the .05 level. The
percentage of students classified as Economically Disadvantaged was the only
statistically significant variable ( = -.350). The variable Percent Economically
Disadvantaged (r = .29, p < .001) was positively correlated with the variable Percent
Student Participation in a Bilingual Program. Furthermore, the variable Percent
Economically Disadvantaged was negatively correlated with both AP Exam Participation
(r = -.30, p < .001) and Average Teacher Experience (r = -.32, p < .001). The
independent variables of Percent in Bilingual Program ( = .186), Average Student:
Teacher Ratio ( = .138), and Average Teacher Experience ( = .933) did not have a
statistically significant relationship with the dependent variable Percent [Emergent
Bilingual students’] Participation in an AP Exam.
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Discussion of these findings and recommendations for future research are offered.
Implications for policy and practice include increased fidelity to best practices in
bilingual education, particularly the program’s length and teacher qualifications. Other
implications are improving EBs’ access to AP courses and continued efforts to mitigate
poverty for all students. Future research may explore different variables, populations, and
research designs. Data which includes reclassified EBs will be especially valuable
A STUDY OF COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT COREQUISITE WRITING COURSE MODELS IN THE SOUTHWEST
Get PDFCommunity colleges have transitioned from traditional developmental course sequences to accelerated corequisite remediation models to provide students with an expedited pathway to college-level courses. This study was designed to compare the mean percentage of passes for participants enrolled in 4 and 6-contact hour corequisite English courses. This study also examined students enrolled in a top-level developmental English course (ENG091) and its role in preparing students to succeed in ENG101.
This nonexperimental, quantitative study was based on a secondary data analysis. Large-scale data across 10 colleges were obtained from the Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) institutional research database, Chi-squared tests (χ2) were also conducted to examine first-year composition course success rates for students enrolled in (a) a 4-contact hour corequisite English course and (b) a 6-contact hour corequisite English course and to examine first-year composition course success rates for students enrolled in (a) a top tier developmental English course (ENG091) and (b) corequisite English courses.
The study indicated that increased corequisite contact hours did not lead to higher success rates in a first-year composition course (ENG101). The results also found no significant difference in the successful completion of ENG101 between students enrolled in a corequisite English course and those who registered for a top-tier developmental English course (ENG091) unless a grade of W was excluded from the analysis. These findings suggest that corequisites with fewer contact hours may be a better course option for some underprepared students. Withdrawal rates across all remediation platforms continue to be a consistent problem across institutions of higher learning and one worthy of further investigation
DIFFERENCES IN EXCLUSIONARY DISCIPLINE CONSEQUENCES FOR GRADES 4 AND 5 GIRLS: A TEXAS MULTIYEAR STATEWIDE INVESTIGATION
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The purpose of this journal-ready dissertation was to determine the degree to
which ethnicity/race and economic status are related to the assignment of exclusionary
discipline consequences and to the number of days assigned to exclusionary discipline
consequences to Grades 4 and 5 girls. In the first study, the extent to which differences
were present in the frequency and number of days that Grades 4 and 5 girls were assigned
to an in-school suspension with respect to their ethnicity/race were investigated. In the
second study, the degree to which differences were present in the frequency and number
of days that Grades 4 and 5 girls were assigned to an out-of-school suspension with
respect to their ethnicity/race were addressed. In the third study, the extent to which
differences were present in the frequency and number of days that Grades 4 and 5 girls
were assigned to an in-school suspension with respect to their economic status were
determined. As such, the extent to which trends are present in the assignment and number
of days students were assigned to an exclusionary discipline consequence by their
ethnicity/race and economic status for Texas Grades 4 and 5 girls for the 2016-2017,
2017-2018, 2018-2019, and 2019-2020 school years were determined.
Method
In this analysis, a causal-comparative research design was used. Archival data
were obtained from the Texas Education Agency through a Public Information Request
for the 2016-2017, 2017-2018, 2018-2019, and 2019-2020 school years.
Findings
For Grades 4 and 5 girls, relationships were clearly established between the
frequency and number of days assigned to an exclusionary discipline consequence and their
ethnicity/race and economic status. For both grade levels, Black and Hispanic girls were
consistently overrepresented in the assignment and number of days assigned to an in-school
suspension and to an out-of-school suspension. Similar trends were present for girls who
were economically disadvantaged. Such inequities in the assignment to exclusionary
discipline consequences, as well as disparities in the numbers of days assigned, may be
interpreted as violations of these girls’ civils rights to a free and appropriate education.
Action to address such inequities is imperative and long overdue