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La Crosse Co. DA given 'Prosecutor of the Year' award
WISCONSIN DELLS, Wis. — La Crosse County District Attorney Tim Gruenke won the "Prosecutor of the Year" award from the Wisconsin Association of Homicide Investigators (WAHI).
Gruenke was presented the award at the organization's annual awards banquet Thursday night in the Wisconsin Dells. WAHI is a non-profit organization that provides training to law enforcement professionals across the state.
According to WAHI's Facebook page and WAHI Wards Chairman Steve Brinza, here are the recipients of other awards that were presented:
Citations of Exemplary Professionalism were given to Wisconsin Assistant Attorney Generals David Wambach and Gary Freyberg, Racine District Attorney Rich Chiapete and Racine County investigator Tom Knaus.
The Distinguished Service Award was presented to retired Vilas County Sheriff John Niebuhr.
The Public Service Award was given to Mary Jo Werner.
The Meritorious Service Award was presented to retired Wisconsin Department of Criminal Investigation agent Jim Ohm and Bayfield County Investigator Brent Bratley.
A memorial in the name of deceased Janesville Detective Michael Duerr was issued.
Investigator of the Year: Retired Department of Criminal Investigation Rick Luell.
Outgoing WAHI President, Lt. Wayne Smith of the Columbia County Sheriff's Department was recognized as well as Janis Cada of the Adams County District Attorney's office and Chris Byars of the Wisconsin Department of Criminal Investigation.


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Even before the first presidential debate on Wednesday night, experts suggested that the health care sector, as well as dividend-bearing stocks, among others, offered good opportunities regardless of who goes to the White House in January.
Participants in a Web roundtable discussion titled "Investing and Politics," sponsored by Janus Capital Group, offered a variety of tips for advisors and investors based on their perception of the coming presidential election and the world economic situation.
During the discussion, which ranged widely from comparisons of the present state of the economy to the 1970s and 1980s and the role government policies and confidence play in the country's economic health, speakers touched on everything from the size of the national debt to the need for food to remain at an affordable level.
Hosted by Richard Weil, CEO of Janus, the discussion was moderated by Stephen Moore, senior economics writer for The Wall Street Journal. Its panelists were Peter Atwater, president of Financial Insyghts; Jonathan Coleman and Gibson Smith, co-chief investment officers for Janus; and John Taylor, the Mary and Robert Raymond Professor of Economics at Stanford University and George P. Shultz Senior Fellow in Economics at Stanford University's Hoover Institution.
Asked for specific recommendations for advisors and investors, Smith said his biggest concern about the election and the future is the divergence between technicals and fundamentals. Liquidity in the markets, he said, is causing a bigger divergence. He also expressed concern about the credibility of central banks with regard to quantitative easing policies.
Coleman pointed out that an Obama re-election would likely result in the Affordable Care Act providing a volume increase for insurance companies and resulting in a likely taxation issue. On the other hand, a Republican victory would likely see a repeal of the ACA's subsidies and exchanges, which he said would reduce the flow of individuals into exchanges and limit the impact on that sector.
He cautioned investors to consider the economic environment when choosing investments, and said that "strained resources and a more challenging environment" could offer opportunities in companies that help control costs in healthcare systems, such as pharmacy benefit managers engaged in limiting the growth of pharmacy costs. "Novel therapeutics" that target such problems as hepatitis C and similar diseases would also offer promise, "regardless of who's elected."
Coleman also suggested that the financial services sector would be heavily influenced by election results, subject to the full impact of the Dodd-Frank Act and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) playing a major role in the case of a Democratic victory. Republicans, on the other hand, would try to bring the CFPB under congressional authority. The energy sector, too, would see very different outcomes depending on election results, with taxation and regulation both factors to consider.
Questions for the panelists ranged from tax increases, the fiscal cliff and the social safety net to the effects the situation in Europe and the possibility of a slowing Chinese economy could have on the economy and investors' choices.
While there was concern that higher taxes on dividends could result in lower valuations for dividend-paying companies, Coleman doubted that would be the case. People have a "desperation for yield" that would overcome any concern about taxes–and, in fact, he said some CEOs had indicated that they were considering higher or special dividends in 2013 as possible offsets to potentially higher taxes.
Regarding the fiscal cliff, Taylor pointed out that it "didn't come from outer space," but was a policy creation by Washington that Washington would have to solve.
Atwater had addressed the subject of the cost of food when discussing food stamps and other government safety nets, pointing out that if food becomes unaffordable, "you have an environment that resembles … Egypt, and you don't want to go there." He also mentioned what he termed the "locavore" phenomenon, and said the demand for more food produced locally, since it affects goods, jobs and services, could have a detrimental effect on transnational companies.
Saying that he was bullish on a slowing economy in China because times of social unrest offer opportunities of a different sort, Atwater also suggested that investors should look for businesses that do well in a low-confidence environment: domestic supply, sourcing, storage and backup. "We want redundancy [in that kind of environment]," he said, adding that another area investors should consider in times of low confidence are "businesses into scrutiny and surveillance … 'Big Brother.'"


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Germany defends itself on Nazi-era art
- Authorities said they found 121 framed and 1%2C285 unframed works
- At least some of the works were seized by the Nazis
- Officials investigating whether holder of the works was guilty of any wrongdoing
BERLIN — German authorities defended themselves from accusations that they covered up the discovery of more than 1,400 artworks — including pieces by Pablo Picasso and Henri Matisse — seized during the Nazi reign.
"Our primary goal is to investigate whether there has been a crime," Reinhard Nemetz, head of the Augsburg state prosecutor's office, said at a news conference on Tuesday.
He said it would have been "counterproductive" to have gone public with the case.
"It is by no means easy to find the rightful owners, particularly when we are talking about over 1,400 paintings," he said.
That explanation did not satisfy people who have been trying to find artwork looted by the Nazis and their collaborators in Europe and return it to its rightful owners or their heirs.
"The fact that this is a year and a half later is as much an issue as the find itself," Anne Webber, of the London-based Commission for Looted Art, told USA TODAY. "There needs to be a transparency, there needs to be a commitment to providing a detailed list.
"And if the works turn out to be looted, there needs to be a clear and simple claims procedure," she said.
The find was made public not by the German government but by reporters for the German news magazine Focus. The works of art, which included previously unknown works from Marc Chagall and Otto Dix, were found in the Munich apartment of Cornelius Gurlitt, 79, whose father Hildebrand Gurlitt was a wartime art dealer.
Focus said Cornelius Gurlitt had funded himself by occasionally selling artworks, and he had a bank account containing $674,000. He attracted the suspicion of authorities in late 2010 when they found him traveling from Zurich to Munich with a large amount of cash.
Hildebrand Gurlitt was a collector of the modern art of the early 20th century that the Nazis branded as un-German or "degenerate" and removed from show in state museums.
Nazi propaganda minister Joseph Goebbels recruited Gurlitt to sell the "degenerate art" abroad to try to earn cash for the state. Gurlitt bought some for himself and also independently bought art from desperate Jewish dealers forced to sell.
Chancellor Angela Merkel's spokesman Steffen Seibert said the government was informed "several months ago" about the case. He said authorities in Berlin were supplying "advice from experts in the field of so-called 'degenerate art' and the area of Nazi-looted art."
German authorities said the artwork, which included both modern paintings and others dating to the 16th century, had been discovered in March 2012 and not 2011 as reported by Focus.
Authorities said they found 121 framed and 1,285 unframed works — including by 20th-century masters such as Picasso, Chagall, Max Liebermann and Ernst Ludwig Kirchner and earlier works by artists including Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, Gustave Courbet, Auguste Renoir and Canaletto. The oldest work dates to the 16th century.
Prosecutor Reinhard Nemetz told reporters in the Bavarian city of Augsburg that investigators have turned up "concrete evidence" that at least some of the works were seized by the Nazis from their owners or classed by them as "degenerate art" and seized from German museums in 1937 or shortly after.
Analysts involved in the investigation said the artworks were in good condition.
"When you stand in front of works and see these long lost works, that were thought to have been destroyed, in good condition, that is such a happy feeling," said Meike Hoffmann, a professor at the Free University of Berlin's art history department, during the news conference.
"The pictures are of extraordinary quality and are of huge scientific value. Many works were not known before."
That did not satisfy many critics who said the German government should have made the find public long ago and should publish a list of the artworks, which it has yet to do.
"This case shows the extent of organized art looting which occurred in museums and private collections," said Ruediger Mahlo, of the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany, noting private collections were almost all Jewish.
"We demand the paintings be returned to their original owners," he told Israel Hayom newspaper. "It cannot be, as in this case, that what amounts morally to the concealment of stolen goods continues."
Mahlo criticized the lack of transparency in dealing with the case and said it was typical of the attitude toward looted art, which for some Jewish families constitutes the last personal effects of relatives murdered during the Holocaust.
Germany is a signatory to the Washington Conference Principles on Nazi-Confiscated Art, which calls for as much transparency as possible in identifying and locating Nazi-seized art.
"There is an issue in Germany, which is that there is a great reluctance to publish lists of looted works of art," said Webber.
She said that there had also been problems with the pace of such investigations, which had become a concern for families whose elderly members — the owners of the artwork — are dying out.
Webber cited the example of the German director-general of the Bavarian State Painting Collections, who had announced 13 years ago that investigations would begin on between 4,000 and 7,000 artworks acquired by a major art museum in Munich during the Nazi period. It took 11 years for a lead researcher to be appointed to the task.
Even when institutions are quick to launch investigations, Webber said there are serious logistical obstacles to identifying and tracking down stolen works of art.
"It's a very long and complicated process to trace the looted artwork because they're in public collections or in private collections," she said.
"It depends on when they come up for sale, it depends whether the public collections have undertaken provenance research they've committed to doing or whether they've published their collections at all. Despite looking for art absolutely painstakingly, in a very detailed and painstaking way, some 90% of those paintings are still missing."


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So many possibilities . . . like Bourjos
ANAHEIM — The Angels didn't get any more deals done by the non-waiver Trade Deadline, but that doesn't mean they can't or won't make a move or two by the Aug. 31 waiver Deadline for postseason eligibility.
If they make a big move suddenly on the front-running Rangers in the American League West, the Angels could try to pluck a starting pitcher for the stretch run. The loss of Joel Pineiro was a huge blow, especially coming after Sean O'Sullivan had been included in the package shipped to Kansas City for Alberto Callaspo.
If the Angels don't make a serious push in the next week or so, they could look to move chips of value. Among those who could pass through waivers and be dealt to contenders are closer Brian Fuentes and left-handed offensive weapons Bobby Abreu and Hideki Matsui. Other possibilities include right-handed thumper Juan Rivera – always dangerous this time of year – and a versatile infielder such as Maicer Izturis, who has two years left on his contract.
Fuentes has pitched superbly in the second half and would have appeal in a number of places. He's unlikely to get the 55 finishes he needs to kick in his $9 million option for 2011; he's not even halfway there with 26. Odds are he'll be a free agent this winter, along with Scot Shields and Matsui.
Abreu and Matsui could be difference-makers in a place like the South Side of Chicago. The White Sox could use another left-handed run producer down the stretch. Abreu, especially, would have major appeal to his buddy, manager Ozzie Guillen. Abreu has $9 million coming next season and would be missed in a big way in Anaheim, but the Angels have a lot of decisions to make about their outfield in 2011.
It wouldn't surprise me to see Peter Bourjos summoned from Triple-A Salt Lake before too long — unless the Angels put some heat on the Rangers and manager Mike Scioscia likes what he sees from his outfield.
There are few players in the game as fast as Bourjos, who can outrun mistakes in the outfield and place enormous pressure on an infield if he makes consistent contact. He has been making progress offensively at Salt Lake, to the point where he might not be overmatched hitting in the No. 9 hole.
After a long season spent chasing down drives in the gaps, and having turned 35, Torii Hunter might welcome some time in right with Bourjos bringing those swift, young legs to center. Like Andre Dawson, one of his youthful idols, Hunter could be reaching a point in his illustrious career where a move to right is career-extending. The man has done all he can in center, with those nine consecutive Rawlings Gold Gloves as evidence.
It has been my view for a long time that the one impending free agent who would have the most dramatic impact on the Angels next season is Tampa Bay's Carl Crawford.
Like Hunter and Dawson, Crawford – whose speed is right there with Bourjos' – could be at a point in his career where he sees long-range benefits in leaving behind the artificial turf of Tropicana Field for a grass field. A nice, refreshing place such as Southern California likely would have appeal to Crawford, who hails from Houston.
Leading off and playing center or left, the dynamic Crawford would transform the Angels, putting the juice back in the offense with Erick Aybar sliding into the No. 2 spot. Defensively and on the basepaths, Crawford has few equals. – Lyle Spencer
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Absolutely right Lyle, all the moves GM Reagins has made so far translate into one thing: "We are conceding and looking to 2011." I think coming mid August, when the Angels are 12-14 games out of it, Reagins will try to dump Fuentes, Abreu, and Rivera. I hope he brings Bourjos, Trumbo, Evans, Ryan and Reckling up and give them a chance to show what they can do. I don't think Reagins will deal Matsui out of deference to the Japanese player and to improve marketing in that country. This is the line-up I would like to see coming mid August: C Matheson; 1B Trumbo; 2B Kendrick; SS Aybar/Wood;3B Callaspo LF Evans/Ryan; CF Bourjos; RF Hunter; DH Matsui/Napoli Bench: Izturis, Frandsen.
Will be interesting to see how they do this. Easy way might be to move Rivera or even Matsui. Yet, Bourjos' skill set best matches with Willits; hard to see why one would keep them both on the club. Bourjos reminds me of when they brought up figgie in 02 . . . you know where that ended up. I'd like to see Matsui OUT and the ABs go to Nap. BUT . . . if they get to the post season, I'd rather see Matsui off the bench to pinch hit than Willits or Wilson or . . . whoever. With the pitching so thin right now, it's hard to imagine that they'll make the space by sending back one of the pitchers to AAA and with Mathis out, they can't send back a C. So again, looks like Reggie, to me.
Talk about quitting, these Angels have no heart. Sure miss the days of guys never quitting like Erstad, Kennedy, Glaus, Percival, Vlad and Lackey. Dump the overpriced TALENT and get some bloddy longball hitters. Here we go again, 9 runs to open against Texas then 8 runs total the next 3 games and look likes that could be 9 runs for the next 4 games. WE SUCK. Getting whipped by K.C and now Balt…. Embarrassing
For Torii to move like that was such a classy move. I'm so glad we have such a respectful guy like him on the team. I can't say enough of what he means to the community/organization/team. Us fans can't thank him enough!
Bourjos is looking great! He's going to do well here 🙂
It's disappointing to see the team play like this. They are better than what they showed these past few games. It's unfortunate that they are in the position that they are in but I know that they should keep on going. Texas is a great team this year no doubt but that shouldn't let the team from winning. Let's hope this Detroit series gives them some confidence 🙂
To tell you the truth, the Angels are a solid power hitter and bullpen guy away from being back in the playoffs and competing for a title. As a die hard Angels fan, it was a tough and frustrating season to go through this past season. But I do see the potential of some of the young guys, so I'm optimistic. To tell you the truth, I don't see the Angels going after Dunn, as 1st is Morales' and Scos will probably use one of his current starters to fill the DH role. The way I see it, the Angels are (should) going to go after Carl Crawford the most. Carl will be the ultimate table setter for this team, and will provide some power from time to time which is a bonus (15-20 homers). They traded for Callaspo, and that move was for next season (same with Haren). So Callaspo is going to be the third baseman with Izzy backing him up, which I'm fine with. Even if they only acquire Crawford on the offensive side it would go a long way. The line up: Crawford (LF), Callaspo (3b), Napoli (yes, napoli, C), Morales (1B), Hunter (RF), Abreu (DH), Kendrick (2B), Bourjious (C), Aybar (SS). If Napoli has Morales and Hunter in back of him (which he needs to be more consistent with runners in scoring position), he's definitely going to get more hitter's pitches and fastballs to smash, which is what he is, a power hitter that will get you at least 30 hrs if he plays everyday. Couple that with Crawford at the top of the lineup and our solid starting pitching and we have something special next year.


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Can Google's New Set-Top Box Overtake Apple TV?
Google will unveil a new television set-top box on Wednesday as it races Amazon, Apple and others to control digital content in the home. Scott Austin joins MoneyBeat to discuss. Photo: AP.
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UPDATE: Peter Ardrey may have lost all of his possessions when a fire destroyed his house yesterday, but the Warwick man escaped with only minor burns.
Mr Ardrey was using a grinder when a rogue spark started the fire in his shed, which quickly spread to his timber home at the southern end of Wallace St shortly after 9am.
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Fire crews were unable to save the dwelling and police set up an exclusion zone partly due to a quantity of exploding ammunition stored legally on the property.
A semi-trailer parked behind the residence was also destroyed.
Welding equipment and gas bottles are also believed to have contributed to the blaze, which initial reports suggest was started by a spark from a metal grinder.
Neighbours reported hearing a large explosion which one said sounded "like a bomb going off".
A male occupant of the dwelling in a wheelchair managed to escape and has been taken to Warwick Hospital for treatment for minor burns.
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2020 Best Online Criminal Justice Degrees
Earning a degree in criminal justice can open a multitude of doors. While many criminal justice majors find rewarding careers in law enforcement and corrections, others pursue opportunities working with people who have previously been incarcerated, or pursuing careers in politics and advocacy. Police and sheriff patrol officers earn an average of $63,000 a year, while probation officers and correctional treatment specialists earn $54,000 per year. Those passionate about criminal justice reform may find a career in policy advocacy or the nonprofit sector rewarding. Below is our ranked list of the best schools offering online bachelor's degrees in criminal justice. Continue reading for more information about popular degrees and accreditation in criminal justice.
2020 Best Online Colleges Offering Bachelor's in Criminal Justice Degrees
The 25 best value online bachelor's degrees in criminal justice degrees can be found at these colleges and universities. Missouri State University is the #1 school, with an average alumni salary of $126,200 and charging only $8,850 for their Bachelor of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice. At #15, University of Alaska Fairbanks has the least expensive tuition on the list, charging only $8,070 per year for its Bachelor of Arts in Justice.
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Online Criminal Justice Degree Overview & Career Information
Undergraduate students enrolled in an online criminal justice degree are introduced to the three arms of criminal justice in the United States: the courts, the correctional system, and law enforcement. Students in criminal justice certificate, associate, and bachelor's degree programs also commonly learn about police procedures and the techniques for collecting evidence at a crime scene. Classes in criminology and human behavior provide a background in the psychology of crime. Students in the online bachelor's degree typically take a greater number of general education topics in areas like communication, humanities, English, and math.
Criminal justice graduate certificates and master's degrees can provide a brief overview of general justice topics or a survey of a specialized justice area. Some possible specializations include law enforcement, administration, and corrections. These programs can be useful for current criminal justice professionals who would like to enter administrative or supervisory roles. Some master's programs require a thesis or a capstone project in the student's criminal justice area.
Online doctoral degrees in criminal justice require an in-depth research project into a particular aspect of criminal justice and the completion of a dissertation. Students take a core of classes in quantitative and qualitative analysis, research skills, and criminal justice topics. These intense programs are suited to individuals that are interested in teaching criminal justice at the postsecondary level, doing advanced research, or holding high-level criminal justice positions in settings such as federal agencies.
Online Associate Degrees in Criminal Justice
If you have an investigative mind and enjoy helping people, an associate degree in criminal justice might be a good option for you. The two-year degree program is offered at various online institutions, as well as community colleges, junior colleges, and vocational-technical schools. Most programs require students to fulfill about 60 credit hours. The standard educational requirements vary, but most schools deem it mandatory for applicants to have a high school diploma or equivalent.
The associate degree program in criminal justice helps students build problem-solving skills and address a variety of societal issues. Students are given basic information about police laws, investigative policies, and a number of research techniques that will benefit them in their potential careers. Common courses include juvenile delinquency, corrections, constitutional law, criminal investigations, criminology, and police systems and practices.
Career choices are abundant among associate degree holders in criminal justice. Graduates are often qualified to become correctional officers, criminal investigators, law clerks, police officers, security personnel, detectives, or probation officers. Those who eventually want to be promoted in their careers or who want to join the FBI are encouraged to seek a bachelor's, master's or doctoral degree in the field.
Online Bachelor's Degrees in Criminal Justice
Criminal justice degrees often lead people toward careers in law and order. Applicants to a bachelor's degree program in criminal justice must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent and meet other college entrance requirements. Students typically take four years to complete the 128-180 credits required to earn a bachelor's degree.
The bachelor's-level criminal justice curriculum will feature both broad and focused topics in the field. Students may take various specific course paths depending on the career they are pursuing. Specializations include white collar crime, family law, crime scene investigation, and more. Students typically take general courses in ethics, research methods, legal studies, crime and diversity, administration of justice, sociology, and government and politics. More focused courses may also be available, such as psychology of policing, comparative criminal justice systems, terrorism, criminal profiling, philosophy of law, intercultural communications, gender and nation, and history of law and economics.
There are many types of jobs available in the field of criminal justice. Graduates often become probation officers or correctional treatment specialists for detention facilities. Some become police officers, but these jobs require special criminal justice schooling in addition to a college degree. Others continue their education and earn master's degrees in criminal justice to become qualified to work as detectives or seek employment with the FBI or CIA.
Online Master's Degrees in Criminal Justice
Online criminal justice master's degrees prepare students to act as effective agents of change in the criminal justice system. Students gain the expertise essential for middle- to top-level positions in the criminal justice system. Applicants should hold a bachelor's degree in criminology or a related field in the social sciences. Master's programs require completion of 36-40 credits, which takes two years. To learn more about online master's programs in criminal justice, see our master's overview which includes a list of the best programs.
Online Doctoral Degrees in Criminal Justice
The online doctoral degree program in criminal justice is a research and theory based degree, designed to provide students with an advanced understanding of a specific justice area and the skills of independent inquiry. These intensive degree programs typically take three to five years to complete. Students are expected to take between six and 10 advanced courses and spend several years pursuing the dissertation project. Applicants need a bachelor's degree or master's degree with a high GPA and demonstrated interest in criminal justice.
The coursework in the criminal justice doctorate explores the structure and function of the courts, law enforcement, and corrections systems. Students take advanced classes and graduate seminars during the first one to two years of the program, which look at criminology, drug abuse, justice administration, race and ethnicity in criminal justice, and more. Other pertinent courses discuss research methods and statistics used in criminal justice research. Students then embark on a research project with the intent to develop new knowledge on justice theory or practices. This project becomes the basis of the dissertation. Some programs require a comprehensive examination either after the initial year of courses or prior to graduation.
The doctorate in criminal justice can be good preparation for an academic career at a college or university, or for a role in justice administration or policy. Most faculty positions require a doctoral degree, putting graduates in the best possible position to land a coveted assistant professor job. Students with previous professional experience in law enforcement or criminal justice could seek out administrative roles such as police chief, director of social services, or emergency response administrator. Others go on to work in state or federal government agencies as experts on criminal behavior or policy.
Online Certificates in Criminal Justice
The online certificate in criminal justice can provide an overview of the three branches of criminal justice in the United States or a specialized understanding of a particular aspect of the justice system. These certificates are more commonly offered at the graduate level and can be appropriate for those with a bachelor's degree looking to enter the justice system or for seasoned professionals. Criminal justice certificates are available through a variety of colleges and universities and require three to 10 courses. Most can be completed in a year or less.
The curriculum in the criminal justice certificate depends largely on the program's focus. Broad programs aimed at those new to the field are more likely to provide a survey of various topics. Students take courses in the history of the criminal justice system, law enforcement procedures, corrections, criminology, and justice processes. Other certificates focus on a particular justice area such as homeland security, administration, intelligence, or information assurance. Some programs offer for-credit certificates, making the program a good introduction to graduate-level study for individuals considering the master's degree.
The certificate in criminal justice can be used to seek out entry-level roles in criminal justice or to cement one's specialization in a particular justice area. Those new to the field could use the certificate to enter careers in probation, corrections, non-licensed social work, or administration. Current administrators can use the certificate to support advancement to supervisory positions in various criminal justice branches, such as law enforcement or intelligence.
Accreditation for Online Criminal Justice Degrees
Accreditation is an important characteristic of any online criminal justice degree program. It is granted to schools and degree programs that meet high academic standards, and it can help ensure that students are provided a valuable education. Because schools must renew their accreditation every few years, the schools and programs are periodically re-evaluated, ensuring that schools stay on top of all curricular and service requirements.
Institutional accreditation is bestowed by national and regional accrediting bodies and applies to all the academic programs within a school. Programmatic accreditation is granted by trade-oriented accrediting agencies and applies to a specific degree program within a larger institution. Both types of accrediting agencies should be recognized by the US Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. Legitimate institutional accreditation is important for students that want to apply federal financial aid funds to their tuition or transfer their earned credits to other accredited schools; it is also desirable to most employers.
While there is not currently a USDE- or CHEA-recognized programmatic accrediting agency for criminal justice programs, the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences does provide what it considers 'certification' for degree programs that it considers worthy. The ACJS bases its certification standards on several of the same standards as recognized accrediting agencies, such as curricula, faculty, student services, and program quality.
Online Criminal Justice Classes
The courses required during your criminal justice degree program will depend on your educational path, career goals, and the school you choose to attend. However, there are some foundational topics that are typically part of every program. Here are some examples of the general criminal justice courses you may encounter:
Alternatives to Incarceration: Not every crime is punished through time in jail. Some crimes require probation, civil service, therapy or many other forms of punishment. Many people believe that incarcerating people isn't the most effective way to ensure they don't commit their crime again, but rather, they need to be educated or helped psychologically. This class will give an overview of these types of methods and give you an idea of how the justice system works outside of correctional facilities.
Correctional Facilities: You can expect to take a class in correctional facilities that will explore the ways in which jails and prisons work and what to expect when you're in them. You'll learn how prisoners are brought in, what the rules are, what options are available to prisoners, the differences between security levels, and much more. These classes are also aimed at teaching you the inner workings of these facilities, including staff schedules and the risks involved in working here.
Criminal Justice Systems: Be prepared to take a number of courses in criminal justice systems. Depending on where you plan on working, you'll likely take a course that describes your state's justice system as well as one that describes the US federal system. You'll learn about mandatory steps, trials, rights, and much more.
Juvenile Corrections: Because all criminal justice systems treat juvenile-age children (under 18 years old) differently than they do adults in the way of crimes and punishment, you will learn about these differences as well as ways in which these criminals must be treated. You'll also learn about juvenile correction facilities and the rights, rules, and regulations involved.
Legal Rights: As a criminal justice professional, you'll need to understand the rights that each offender has when they are being accused of committing a crime. This will be one of the most important courses you are required to take, and it should be one you use on a daily basis once you are in the workforce.
Psychology: To be successful in a criminal justice profession, you need to be able to examine why people do the things they do. Of course, these psychology courses can't prepare you for all of the crimes you will run into, but it will give you some insight into why people break rules and how to deal with them in the most effective way possible. Psychology courses will also help you to work better with colleagues and hopefully give you a sense of understanding of people in this field as well.
Safety: Almost every job in the criminal justice field involves an element of danger. These courses will teach you the best and most effective ways to protect yourself and your coworkers, as well as teach you how to respond to emergency situations. Depending on the job you take, you'll get training specific to your role in the way of safety.
Technology: Technology plays a large role in the criminal justice field, as suspects are often found through computer software and other technological means. There are also computer crimes which are emerging every day that must be treated and punished appropriately. In these courses, you'll learn about the ways in which technology is used in the criminal justice system as well as ways in which you'll use technology on the job.
Types of Crime: Although these will likely be divided into more specific categories such as white-collar crime, computer crime, terrorism, etc., you can be sure that you'll learn about the types of crime that are out there. This course can also help you decide which area of criminal justice you are most interested in pursuing as a career. These courses will help you to understand what constitutes each crime and how common or rare they are in different areas of the nation.
Popular Degrees in Criminal Justice
There are a variety of degree topics within the criminal justice category. Popular degrees include cyber security and forensic science. Other possible degrees include the following:
Emergency Management
Online emergency/security management degrees educate students on communication strategies, security breach management, mitigation tactics and allocation of resources in case of natural or man-made disasters. The curriculum in an emergency/security management program typically involves organizational theory, emergency planning, psychology of disaster, bioterrorism, hazard risk assessment, and crisis communication.
Homeland Security
Online homeland security programs prepare students to safeguard communities and fill positions in corporate, military and national environments throughout the country. To become a professional involved in border security, students must hold a degree in law, criminal justice or public administration, and the curriculum involves classes in national law, immigration law, statutory authority, criminal law, police training and Spanish language.
Computer Forensics
Online computer or digital forensic degrees train students to search computer data for legal evidence to help ongoing investigations. They recover encrypted and deleted data, emails and passwords. The information is then analyzed and presented in court as necessary. Presently, licensure is not mandated by any state but a certification of completion is highly regarded during the hiring process. The topics include current issues in cyber law, network security, mobile forensic security, computer ethics, database design, information systems and computer forensics.
Online corrections degrees prepare students to work in retaining institutions enforcing the rules and regulations for people who have been arrested and are awaiting a trial or people who have been sentenced to prison. Correction officer duties also include preventing assaults, escapes, and disturbances as well as regular jail cell inspections for drugs or weapons. Correctional officers are required to have a high school diploma, as well as complete the training academy and on-the-job practice. For careers in county jails or state prisons, some college credits are required. The curriculum usually includes English and math, investigative report writing, emergency planning, personal and physical security, and psychology.
Crime Scene Investigation
Individuals with a crime scene investigations degree are prepared to pursue justice and safety in their communities and are involved in numerous crime scenarios that require evidence collection and the use of spectrometry, genetics, and chemistry. The most frequent path to become a crime scene investigator is to obtain a two-year associate degree or four-year bachelor's degree in criminal justice. The studies should be centered on crime scene investigations. A large part of the education curriculum is focused on the practice and hands-on training. Curriculum also includes upper-level math (statistics and calculus), chemistry, biology, anatomy, legal instruction and crime lab practice.
Online criminology degrees teach students about compiling data, analyzing all aspects of crime and finding methods of prevention. A criminologist works with law enforcement agencies, and their work is research driven with a focus on statistics and crime pattern identification. Typical curriculum is composed of classes on culture and crime, theories of social order, victimology, drugs and crime, psychology of criminal behavior, crime analysis, constitutional law, police and society and economics of crime, among others. In order to become a criminologist, either a bachelor's or a master's degree is required along with proper licensing in some states. All programs require completing hands-on training under the supervision of an experienced criminologist and a submission of a research thesis.
Law Enforcement
An online degree in law enforcement opens many doors for graduates who are considering a career as a police officer, a sheriff, a park ranger or a correction officer. Upon completion of a law enforcement degree, students are prepared to enter the police academy or a boot camp as mandated by the rules and regulations specific to each state. Although possible to obtain a position in the law enforcement specialty with a high school diploma in some states, individuals with a bachelor's degree are given preference and higher paying positions. Some states, such as New York, Pennsylvania and Illinois, require as many as 60 college credits before attending a police academy. A minimum of an associate degree is mandated, in addition to age and minimum fitness specifications. The curriculum encompasses courses in the introduction to criminal justice, corrections and psychology, sociology, investigative principles, criminology, modern policing, victimology, and criminal law.
Safety Studies
Online safety studies degrees cover the entire system of criminal justice, legal policies, public contexts and administration of justice. The typical curriculum includes public safety administration, public safety training and leadership, multicultural diversity, fiscal management, and organizational behavior.
Frequently Asked Questions About Criminal Justice Degrees
What is the difference between criminal justice and law enforcement?
Criminal justice refers to the broad field of crime prevention, detection, punishment, and reparations for crimes. It includes law enforcement, the court system, and jails and prisons. Law enforcement is a specific branch within the field of criminal justice and refers to officials and agencies who enforce laws, solve crimes, and detect and arrest people who violate laws and policies.
Which is better—a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science in criminal justice?
Both degrees provide a well-rounded education and prepare students for a career in the field. Most programs offer a Bachelor of Science (BS), but some offer a Bachelor of Arts (BA) and some offer both. A BS provides extensive study in criminal justice, and may focus on topics such as criminal procedure and evidence, family law, and forensic pathology. Graduation requirements may be more heavily focused on math and science. A Bachelor of Arts includes a broader look at the topic, with classes on juvenile justice, policing communities, and victims of crimes.
What kind of jobs do criminal justice majors get?
Criminal justice majors often find employment as correctional officers, police or sheriff's patrol officers, probation officers, and security guards, among others. They may pursue a career in a specialized area, such as crime or crime scene investigation, or may look into a position as a paralegal or legal assistant, although these may require additional training. Careers in the nonprofit sector may be appealing for those who want to advocate for people who have committed crimes and for criminal justice reform. With additional education and training, criminal justice majors can also go on to become lawyers, detectives,and federal agents.
- ACJS Certification Standards. Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences. Accessed March 1, 2018. http://www.acjs.org.
- Correctional Officers. Occupational Outlook Handbook. Bureau of Labor Statistics of the US Department of Labor. Accessed March 1, 2018. http://www.bls.gov/ooh/protective-service/correctional-officers.htm.
- Police and Detectives. Occupational Outlook Handbook. Bureau of Labor Statistics of the US Department of Labor. Accessed March 1, 2018. http://www.bls.gov/ooh/protective-service/police-and-detectives.htm.
- Private Detectives and Investigators. Occupational Outlook Handbook. Bureau of Labor Statistics of the US Department of Labor. Accessed March 1, 2018. http://www.bls.gov/ooh/protective-service/private-detectives-and-investigators.htm.


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Katherine Corrado, age 91, a lifelong resident of Marlboro died Friday, August 2, 2013 at Vassar Brothers Hospital, Poughkeepsie. Miss Corrado was born October 20, 1921 in Marlboro, NY. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and the late Josephine (Castellano) Corrado.
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Did you see these beautiful roses on Kevin Sharkey's blog? I can't wait for the day I can collect exotic roses and plant them all around my house! And then they will probably die! I have a black thumb but perhaps by then I'll be a better gardener. A girl can dream, and even still it won't stop me from planting those roses.
Do you find it sad that as soon as the holidays are over the whole of blogland pines for spring, even though spring is months away? We should find ways to make Jan/Feb/Mar more celebrated.
Thursday, January 20, 2011
roses are red. and pink.
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Wednesday, January 19, 2011
once i drove to a pool hall in a blizzard but it was closed because NJ was in a state of emergency
Ben's dream of raising a family of unassuming pool sharks has just been made possible by a generous donation from a nice family from our church.
We also have a fridge and a dart board so really all we need now is some beer for our fridge and we can finally open O'Tracy's Pub!
Just kidding. But maybe with some Sprite.
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Sunday, January 16, 2011
church is at 1 o'clock now so i have lots of time to dilly dally in the morning
And so I shall post.
I have another blog. Did you know that? Actually I have like 5 other blogs but I have this one blog where I was invited by my dear friend Melissa to meet all of her literary friends and discuss books, which we do, but also we discuss life in general.
It's awesome. Like, really awesome.
And recently we have discussed blogs and blogging and the lack of posting on up in here and I came to some great realizations.
-I need to change the name of my blog. I think it's giving me a blog identity crisis. Because if I don't blog about the children round my house then the post doesn't make sense with the "purpose" of the blog and then I feel less inclined to write about fashion. And sewing. And music. And other pretty things. And those things are important to me too and I don't get to discuss these things very often and I would like that.
-Other boring things too like I need to change my header in a very very big way but I'm working on that.
SO I might. MIGHT post more often. About really random stuff. But there's also a good chance I will still not post very often and I'm ok with that. Thanks to all of you who update so regularly because I do enjoy reading all of your posts.
That is all. Thanks for listening. Happy Sunday!
ps. I haven't written "o'clock" in ten thousand years and it's a good thing my dad is here visiting because I would have most definitely spelled it wrong. If it is, indeed, spelled right now, which I am not convinced that it is.
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Spring Break on Ice: U.S. Naval Academy Polar Science Program Field Activities in Barrow, Alaska
By: Lieutenant Commander John Woods, U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) Polar Science Program (PSP)
Gina Henderson, U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) Polar Science Program (PSP)
Cathy Geiger, University of Delaware (UD) Geography Department
Ignatius Rigor, University of Washington APL (Applied Physics Lab) Polar Science Center (PSC)
Tracy DeLiberty, University of Delaware (UD) Geography Department
For the majority of undergraduate students, the term "spring break" is synonymous with sun, surf and, sand. However, this was not the case for five students from the United States Naval Academy (USNA) this past March. The newly developed and fast-growing Polar Science Program (PSP) of the USNA's Oceanography Department conducted its first Naval Academy Ice Experiment (NAICEX), based out of Barrow, Alaska, from 8-16 March 2013. NAICEX's goals were to: deploy a pair of Arctic Observing Platforms (dubbed "IceKids") to obtain visual, atmospheric, and underwater acoustics data for future analysis; introduce future Navy and Marine Corps Officers to the polar regions through field activities tied closely to course work; and to assist collaborators with sea ice and snow measurements.
Preparation for NAICEX
NAICEX was used as part of a senior capstone research project for engineering and oceanography students. In fall 2012, the midshipmen began working together to outline scientific parameters, such as underwater sound and atmospheric conditions, that are useful for understanding the rapidly changing Arctic environment. Two solar-powered autonomous Arctic observing platforms, the IceKid2-Acoustic and IceKid3-Temperature, were designed, built, and tested over the fall and early spring semesters in preparation for deployment during the field exercises (see Figure 1). Data collected by these platforms will be analyzed by midshipmen in future research projects.
Field and Outreach Experience
Five midshipmen from USNA collaborated with researchers from the University of Delaware (UD), the Polar Science Center (PSC) at the University of Washington, and a Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) team onboard a Twin Otter aircraft. USNA students directly participated in one over-flight on the NRL aircraft as well as ground measurements of snow and sea ice thickness to help better understand the relationship between aircraft data and in situ measurements (see Figures 2 and 3).
The UD team was asked by USNA to organize the ice thickness survey, building from the successes of the USNA trip to Barrow the previous year. The primary educational goal was to establish a safe experience for undergraduate and graduate students. As first-year participants, UD's main contributions, included drill holes (see Figure 3), electromagnetic induction thickness retrievals, surveying and topography analysis, and stereo imagery. Thesis topics of UD students will focus on horizontal and vertical measurement accuracy by modifying traditional ice thickness methodologies. The UD activities were chosen to directly support airborne flights by NRL and NASA IceBridge programs as part of their MERLIN project. Comparisons are underway between in-situ measurements and aerial instruments to improve our understanding of measurement uncertainties and changes in uncertainties from one scale to another.
The Polar Science Center team deployed the "Arctic Observing Experiment (AOX)" test site for the International Arctic Buoy Programme (IABP). Site data will be used to reassess the accuracy of temperature, air pressure, GPS, and wind sensors typically used by the IABP. At the same time, a prototype "IceKid" was also deployed at the AOX site (see Figure 4), measuring temperature, air pressure, and winds using a new ultrasonic sensor. Observations from the AOX site will be collected for at least one year. Analysis of this data has already begun as a capstone project for a USNA senior oceanography major who is currently on a summer internship with PSC.
In addition to the physical field exercises, there was an education and outreach component to NAICEX. Students worked side by side with local Inupiat on the ice, gaining knowledge and appreciation of those who call the North Slope home. They also participated as judges in the Barrow High School Science fair, and lead hands-on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) activities such as building catapults and air gliders (Figure 5).
Successes and the Future of NAICEX
The NAICEX field exercises proved to be a great success for both students and collaborators alike. The participating midshipmen completed their research projects and presented initial results at the NSF-sponsored 9th Polar Technology Conference, and the USNA/ONR Research Poster Day. On graduation day, they were commissioned into the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps and may one day operate in similar harsh conditions. The field exercises provided valuable insight into the difficulties of performing tasks in arctic conditions, such as engineering failures due to cold and how mundane tasks become incredibly difficult when trying to perform them at 40˚F below zero. The students also gained an appreciation for the culture of communities that thrive on the North Slope. Data collected from the campaign can be accessed here.
Future NAICEX programs are being planned in upcoming years with the purpose of exposing future Naval Officers to the rigors of fieldwork on the ice. The data sets collected will lead to more research projects, with a host of collaborators that will assist the scientific community in understanding the rapidly changing conditions. These future officers may one day find themselves operating on the Arctic Ocean, and this experience will benefit them through a better understanding of the challenges of this demanding environment.
NAICEX 2013 was supported by the Office of Naval Research (ONR) Polar and Global Prediction Program, the NSF Division of Polar Programs, the USNA Research Office, and the USNA STEM Office. UMIAQ (a subsidiary of UIC) provided the field services support to the research team while on the ice.
For more information, see the NAICES website or contact LCDR John Woods, Polar Science Program, US Naval Academy (woods [at] usna.edu).
Lieutenant Commander John Woods is the coordinator for the United States Naval Academy (USNA) Polar Science Program (PSP). He is a Meteorology and Oceanography Officer (METOC) for the U.S. Navy and is currently assigned as a military instructor in the Oceanography Department. He completed tours as a Surface Warfare Officer on the USS Clevenland (LPD-7), Graduate studies at the Naval Postgraduate School, and was the Science Officer at the National Ice Center where he began to study changes in the Arctic and Antarctic sea ice. LCDR Woods participated in ICEX09 (Beaufort Sea), NASA ICEBRIDGE11 (Thule, Greenland) and NASA BROMEX12 (Barrow, AK) before leading NAICEX13.
Gina Henderson is an assistant professor in the Oceanography Department at the U.S. Naval Academy, and teaches courses in global climate change, physical geography, and atmospheric thermodynamics. As a climatologist, Henderson's primary research interests include understanding the role of snow cover in the hydrologic and global climate system. In particular she is interested in how snow influences atmospheric circulation and climate change through surface-atmosphere interaction using both climate data records and global climate models.
Cathy Geiger has been with the University of Delaware (UD) since 1998 where she currently works as a Research Associate Professor in the Geography Department at the College of Earth, Ocean, and Environment (CEOE). She coordinates an active research group through which several Master's and PhD students have developed expertise in sea ice, geography, and climatology. She is currently involved in editorship duties for the International Glaciological Society (IGS). Career highlights include participation in 12 high-latitude experiments in the Arctic and Antarctic and over 60 published works in sea ice and polar oceanography.
Ignatius Rigor, a climatologist from the University of Washington, studies Arctic and Antarctic sea ice, which is one of the primary indicators of global climate change. The ice waxes and wanes driven by variations in sunlight and temperature. Changes in wind also play an important role by redistributing the ice across the polar oceans creating areas of open water, and by compressing this ice into ridges. Making sense of the complex interplay between the air, ocean and sea ice is a challenging puzzle that motivates his research.
Tracy DeLiberty's interests are in the areas of physical and hydroclimatology, GIS, and remote sensing focusing on land surface interactions with climate (and vice versa) by investigating regional to global observations and remotely sensed datasets. She relies heavily on using GIS and image processing systems for visualization of the geographic data and for mapping and spatial analysis. Geographic areas investigated include the Southern Great Plains with her dissertation soil moisture work, the Amazon Basin, and more recently the polar areas examining sea ice thickness.


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How to use FreqCount Library for RPM reading
Jan 07, 2011, 11:43 pm
I'm going to use the Arduino as a data logger.
I need to count RPM 2 stroke 2 cylinder engine (650-8500) each 100 ms.
The frequency range will be from 10.83 HZ to 141.6 HZ.
The question is If I will use FreqCounter library with 100 ms can I measure decimal point ?
How else I can measure RPM each 100 ms ? 10 RPM accuracy is not a problem
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Re: How to use FreqCount Library for RPM reading
Jan 08, 2011, 11:49 am
Do you have an reference (URL) to the library?
In theory the Arduino running at 16 Mhz can easily count the pulses of a 200 Hz signal as it supports interrupts that can react instantly on sensor pulses. Better not use floating point numbers for this as these are (much) slower than longs.
if you count the pulses you can update the rpm on your display e.g. every second. This can be the pulses in the last second, or the pulses in the last minute or since start that is up to you.
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Re: How to use FreqCount Library for RPM reading
Jan 10, 2011, 01:53 am
Thanks for reply
1. library
2. What do mean display every second? This is the data logger....
3. And Interrupts is what for ?
The problem I think that I can not measure 14.1 Hz in 100ms period ...
Probably use lm2917 freq to vol converter and measure using ADC ?
Re: How to use FreqCount Library for RPM reading
Jan 10, 2011, 03:35 am
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each 100 ms....The frequency range will be from 10.83 HZ to 141.6 HZ.
Let's forget Arduino and any particular Arduino library for a minute.
If you want to use a simple frequency counter to measure frequency to the nearest tenth of a Hz, you will have to have a "gate" that is opened to the counter for ten seconds. Then the counter is reset, the "gate" is opened for ten seconds so that the counter can increment on each positive transition of the input signal and then the gate is closed. (You could use negative transitions instead of positive; the principle is the same).
After you close the "gate," if you divide the count value by 10.0, giving a floating point result, you have the frequency to the nearest 0.1 Hz (plus or minus a least-significant bit).
If you want to measure the frequency approximately every 100 ms, the "gate" duration could be 100 ms (0.1 seconds), and the count value at the end of the gate time would be the frequency in tens of Hz. That is, you get the frequency in Hz by multiplying the count value by 10 (so the least significant decimal digit of the Hz value would always be zero). This, obviously wouldn't meet your requirements.
To measure low frequency signals every 100 ms with simple circuitry, you could measure the period between positive transitions, not the count value for a gate time of 100 ms.
Suppose we can measure the time between two positive transitions in microseconds. Then the frequency in Hz would be 1000000.0 / (period in microseconds)
Now, back to Arduino stuff...
Here's my take on it: The frequency counter library doesn't seem appropriate for measuring the frequency of a 10 Hz signal, accurate to the nearest tenth of a Hz every 100 ms. In fact, as far as direct measurement of frequency to the nearest tenth of a Hz with a gate time of 100 ms, well...I might be tempted to make a rare (for me) flat statement: No Way!
On the other hand it is definitely possible to measure, in microseconds, the time between two positive transitions of a signal. Whether you can make such measurements (with an Arduino) with sufficient accuracy over your desired range of frequencies is another thing. I haven't tried it, but maybe others can report on
actual experience
measuring periods of low frequency signals. Note that measuring the period might be very appropriate for frequencies of a few tens of Hz, but not necessarily for frequencies of a few hundreds of Hz (or more).
Consider the following:
The difference in periods between 10.1 Hz and 10.2 Hz is something around 9800 microseconds. In order to report frequencies this low to the nearest tenth of a Hz, you have to measure the period with an accuracy of something like plus or minus 4900 microseconds, and that's something that I think you could manage with an Arduino with no real problems. For that matter, if you can measure period plus or minus 50 microseconds, you can calculate the frequency of signals with frequencies near 10 Hz to the nearest hundredth of a Hz.
The difference in periods between 100.1 Hz and 100.2 Hz is something like 10 microseconds. It might take some work to satisfy yourself that you can measure the period with an accuracy of plus or minus five microseconds, but, maybe, just maybe, it's not impossible.
On the other hand...
The difference in periods between 1000.1 Hz and 1000.2 Hz is something like 0.1 microseconds, and I see no hope in measuring this directly in software.
Here's the bottom line as I see it:
Measuring the frequency (in software) directly to the nearest tenth of a Hz requires a gate time of 10 seconds, not 100 milliseconds.
Measuring the period (in software) in microseconds so that frequency can be calculated to the nearest tenth of a Hz doesn't seem practical for frequencies much higher than 100 Hz, but I won't rule it out as an absolute impossibility. (For 141 Hz, to get results plus or minus a tenth of a Hz, you would have to measure period plus or minus 2 microseconds. That's a real challenge, I'm thinking.)
Perhaps an "RPM Module" based on a 2907/2917 chip might be the way to go. I haven't used any such chips, so I don't know how easy it is to get accurate results. I mean, I would rather do things "all-digital" but...
Finally, note that:
"Real" frequency counters use combinations of hardware dividers and phase-lock loops and other hardware and/or software "tricks" to be able to display results for a wide range of frequencies of periodic signals.
Re: How to use FreqCount Library for RPM reading
Jan 10, 2011, 11:32 pm
Thanks Dave!
I have no person that I can discuss this problems...
1. I'm planning to use NXP LPC2478 processor for RPM counter. It has 32 bit timer and hardware allowed to fill up to 4 MHZ fill signal. So I can use 555 timer to form proper signal from Hall sensor. I can easy take care about 5 microsecond open gate ... But I come up the Arduino device and decided to switch to it . Many reasons for that .. free developer tools and a lot of sensors and shields...
I have short conversation with guy that deal with dynamometer and he measure RPM using extra Hall sensor for crankshaft teeth.
It has 32 Teeth ( I will measure tommorow), so I can get more accuracy measurement of RPM.
Some people advise me that I can measure acceleration and find out how cylinder 1 and cylinder 2 works using measure the period between teeth.
Re: How to use FreqCount Library for RPM reading
Jan 24, 2011, 12:48 am
Finally I solved this, Library from the same person call FreqPeriod.
I can measure from 14.11 till 133.33 HZ without a problems!.
In my case. it will be from 850 till 8000 RPM Two stroke cylinder motor.
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