Criminal Justice Personal Statement

Why I want to continue my career in the Law Enforcement profession. As a young man growing up in Hamilton, Ohio I always admired my uncle who served as a law enforcement officer that influenced me for my career choice. I know going to college at this time in my life was not a practical choice for me and I needed some structure in my life and experience to achieve this goal. However, serving my country would provide me the experience, tools, and mature me for this type of career. The opportunity to serve my country honorably for 20 years as a Military Policeman in the United States Armed Forces and continue this type of selfless service as a private contractor not only provided me the skill set for this type of career, but enable me to travel

It is my hope to attend law school after I complete my undergraduate studies. I am also enrolled in Air Force ROTC. Experiencing life as a military dependent gave me an up close and personal look at what it means to serve our nation and I am confident in my choice to join the ranks of those brave men and women who have sworn to defend and protect the Constitution. It is my goal to join the Air Force as a Judge Advocate General and one day after serving my country, I plan to enter politics.

During the course of my undergraduate work I spent a good deal of time considering exactly what I wished to do after I received my Associate of Arts degree in Criminal Justice and my Bachelor of Science degree in Justice Studies. Ever since I was a child I have had an interest in law enforcement in some way or another. Having spent a good deal of my childhood fishing and hiking I was always interested in environmental conservation, so with that in mind I always had an interest in becoming a game warden or a forest ranger. As time has gone on I still hold on to the ideas and the ideals that I held when I was younger, but now I also would consider a career in a federal law enforcement organization such as the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), National Security Agency (NSA), or the like. Ultimately I

As someone who has attended online school since 2008, I would like to think I enjoy learning about things within the Criminal Justice field. Initially when I started this educational journey, I took classes in something that interested me, not so much in terms of what I wanted to do with the degree once completed. See, I had plans to stay in the military for the full twenty, however life had other plans for me. Having a child and being in the military are tough commitments to have when combined, so I decided to go for the family life instead. So, here I am about to graduate from a school I have been going to for 7 years, achieved an Associates as well as a Bachelors and want to continue on with a Masters; unfortunately the school does not offer

When I do succeed in reaching this goal, I would already have experience in Law Enforcement up to the rank of watch commander or a police captain. Prior to this, however, I would have gotten a degree in Criminal Justice and my Bachelor’s degree. During my time in Law Enforcement, I

When I was a kid I always loved the rush and adrenaline from doing something that counted on me to make the best decision. This is one of the reasons I would like to go into the Criminal Justice field. I’ve been watching shows like Criminal Minds, Lie to Me, Flash Point and many more. My mom is in that field so I ask her questions to see what it takes to be a part of it.

The criminal justice system is tasked with the duality of balancing individual rights and public safety. The objectives of the criminal justice system include protection, justice, and a social responsibility. Past experiences have an impact upon the paths that are taken in life. Often, people search for meaning in life or for a calling. The majority of people have had an event prompt their calling in life (Loehlein, McKenna, Robie, Austin, & Ecker, 2015, p. 20).

Ever since I can remember, I have wanted to be an FBI agent. I do not really know why, but I have always been interested in the field of criminal justice. I watch many tv shows in the genre of crime and mystery, and it was always so intriguing to try and figure out who committed the crime. I can recall that when I was a kid, I was always so fascinated when I saw cop cars on the side of the road because I wanted to know what was taking place. I wanted to be the one getting that call to arrive at the scene. I wanted to be the first to know what happened. I wanted to gather evidence and investigate the crime. I wanted to be a cop. Another reason I am interested in criminal justice is that one of my family members has been in trouble with the law since he was

Ever since I was little I’ve dreamed of experiencing different cultures and trying new things around the world. Some of the places at the top of my list include Paris, Rome, Venice, Spain, and London. I’ve looked at countless pictures of these places trying to feel what it would be like to be there, but I hope someday I will actually get to visit them. The cultures, the food, and the religions all seem so intriguing and on my deathbed I would love to say I’ve experienced as many of them as possible. Clearly, travelling the world and trying new adventures and cultures is at the top of my bucket list.

Gradually since starting high school I have become more curious about notions of "right" and "wrong", in a world where such distinctions are not always apparent or obvious. I have lived in the UK, Kuwait and the USA, and observed that each country has different laws and systems that influence people’s way of life and outlook on society. This is the reason behind my interest in law, specifically international law. Attending school in three different countries has provided me with an eclectic insight into the nature of different cultures and political systems, which I find more fascinating as I grow older.

Taking into account society today and how crime has influences on the mindsets of the population, I have found myself coming to appreciate that the Criminal Justice System affects the way people classify crime. Media and social media play a large role in the way our society understands crimes that are morally wrong; this has led me to an interest in the area of Criminology. At the age of 16, I was determined to take the option of studying at higher education due to the fact that I felt I knew where I wanted to go in terms of my future. I acknowledged that university could offer me the chance to study a subject which I am thoroughly attracted to which seems to interests me more than taking a gap year. The way criminals work and the study of

The Criminal mind is the essence of Criminology and it is the most profound phrase that initially had encapsulated my interest. I’ve always had this urge to understand and interpret a criminal’s trail of thought for e.g. the reason behind an individual carrying out actions without their conscience, what causes an individual to often violate the law and the right of others and then be proven guilty as a convicted criminal and the psychological factors that partake in a criminal’s outlook on society. As Comack and Brickey, say that Law it both shapes and is shaped by the society in which it operates. So what encourages individuals to commit the most unthinkable crimes, which changes the law and leaves these individuals without guilt and remorse?

One thing that I have always deeply questioned and found both fascinating and disturbing is how the brain of a criminal works. Even though, I feel that I am an empathetic person I could never comprehend how one could be capable of intentional harm to another being. This is one of the main reasons why I would like to study Criminology. Recently, I read ‘Criminology: The Basics’ by Sandra Walklate which enabled me to deepen my preliminary knowledge of the subject.

From the beginning of my internship to the end, my plans for the future have become even clearer as I have completed my internship and the program. I came into this internship with a general idea of what I wanted my future to look like, such as getting my masters, joining the military, and working for federal law enforcement. However, now after completing my internship and The Washington Center program I have a better idea of what I want my immediate future to look like after I graduate college. I plan to apply to as numerous agencies as possible in the fall and if I get hired on, I will join the reserves. If I do not get hired, I will join active duty, and as I become more experienced I will continue to apply to agencies until I am able to get a job in a federal agency.

I am a very motivated upcoming Master's in Criminal Justice graduate seeking a challenging position with a quality organization in order to contribute the skills and performance needed for the benefit and growth of the agency. It is also my hope to expand my knowledge in the field of homeland security, intelligence, and law enforcement to give myself reason and value to both my country and