Karen L. Bune, 2009 Nov 13, Karen Bune

For even the most seasoned professionals in the criminal justice system, the effects of child abuse cases can strike to the core of their emotional framework and usual stalwart demeanor. Prosecutors share...

Karen L. Bune, 2009 Oct 9, Karen Bune

Although many law enforcement officers are counting down until they can retire, collect a pension and are thinking about what they’ll do afterwards, some haven’t even given those things a second thought....

Karen L. Bune, 2009 Sept 28, Karen Bune

In years past, the Prince George’s County (Md.) Police Department (PGCPD) was plagued by racial tension, accusations of police brutality and community criticism. It’s reputation wasn’t always warranted,...

Karen L. Bune, 2009 Aug 6, Karen Bune

Police officers and victim specialists have contact with victims on a daily basis. Although most victim specialists are civilian and not sworn, they work for law enforcement agencies either directly in...

Karen L. Bune, 2009 Jul 1, Karen Bune

For those who have a beef to settle, it is becoming more disturbingly common these days to be vociferous with threats and follow through with actions that result in serious injury or death. The idea of...

Karen L. Bune, 2009 Jun 3, Karen Bune

Across the nation, law enforcement agencies are continually seeking ways to combat crime and diminish criminal victimization in their communities. Police departments have become acutely aware of the need...

Karen L. Bune, 2009 May 6, Karen Bune

Though he has worked in the law enforcement arena for four decades and has seen and dealt with the gamut of events from horrific to tragic, Philadelphia Police Commissioner Charles H. Ramsey will never...

Karen L. Bune, 2009 Apr 1, Karen Bune

Most police officers know that domestic violence can be brutal and nasty. They become very familiar with the phenomenon all too soon when they hit the street and respond to calls for service that are,...

Karen L. Bune, 2009 Mar 4, Karen Bune

For those whose lives are entwined in healthy and happy relationships, it is often difficult for them to fathom the phenomenon of domestic violence let alone the devastating and, at times, deadly consequences...

Karen L. Bune, 2009 Feb 4, Karen Bune

The impact of crime on innocent victims can be a life-transforming event in many ways, but particularly for those who become physically injured as a consequence. From one moment to the next, as individuals...