I have always been passionate about law enforcement and criminal justice. I was a very active police officer who loved my profession. I had to retire from working patrol after being seriously injured in the line of duty. I decided to use my experience, skills and knowledge to help future criminal justice professionals reach their dreams and goals.
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Growing up in a military family, 阿曼达柳树 has always been passionate about criminal justice and law enforcement. She achieved her goal of becoming a police officer, but had to retire from patrol after being seriously injured in the line of duty. Upon returning to school, she was nervous about being a non-traditional student with disabilities. Nonetheless, she knew she made the right choice as the faculty at A&移动商务 went above and beyond to help her succeed. After witnessing her success, both her sons earned their degrees from A&移动商务也.
回到A&移动商务 as an instructor is a dream come true for Willows and she is honored to help others reach their goals in the field of criminal justice.
A Conversation with Amanda
What would you tell a student who is thinking about attending A&移动商务?
A&移动商务 is the perfect place for any student. It has a positive atmosphere that is welcoming to traditional and non-traditional students. A&移动商务 is a rural campus that provides a full university experience. There are so many exciting programs to choose from and the faculty truly care about their students.
What draws you to your discipline?
I have always been passionate about law enforcement and criminal justice. I was a very active police officer who loved my profession. I had to retire from working patrol after being seriously injured in the line of duty. I decided to use my experience, skills and knowledge to help future criminal justice professionals reach their dreams and goals.
What has been your favorite course to teach?
My favorite course to teach is 首页。land Security. Our world is rapidly changing and globalization has created many new challenges for law enforcement. The threats to our safety at home have changed over the past 20 years and will continue to evolve. It is crucial that our law enforcement officials at all levels are well prepared to face these threats.
Tell us about a project you are currently working on or recently completed.
I am the president and founder of a non-profit corporation called Lamar County Adopt A Cop. We provide safety equipment and training funds for our local police and first responders when the costs exceed department budgets. We have provided over 200 vests, 150 ballistic helmets and numerous other equipment to help keep our officers and first responders safe. We also hold annual events to strengthen the relationship between our officers and the citizens they serve.
教育al Background
- M.A., Curriculum and Instruction, Angelo State University, 2019
- M.S., Global Security Studies, Angelo State University, 2017
- M.S., 犯罪学, 皇冠体育365赌博&M University-商务, 2014
- B.A., 社会学, 皇冠体育365赌博&M University-商务, 2013
Honors and Awards
- Distinguished Citizen, City of Reno, November 2021
- Proclamation for 办公室r Safety and 社区 领导, Lamar County Commissioners Court, 2017年1月
研究 Interests
- Female-perpetrated terrorism
- Life-course criminology
- 大规模暴力
Professional Organizations
- American Society of 犯罪学