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Criminal Justice Course Of Study

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Hello, Professor Sanders and class my name LaToya Mayers and I currently reside in the High Desert area of California. My uncle that works for a Louisiana Department Of Corrections and his wife works for Louisiana Police Department as a Police Officer sparked my interest in criminal justice. Due to my interest and love for the Criminal justice field I have affirmed my decision to pursue this course of study because on July of 2013 my brother was murdered in cold blood and to date the case is still not resolved. I am hoping to learn all I can about this course of study so I will be able to assist someone in the future if needed. Yes, I am taking this course as a novice with no experience in the field of criminal justice. What I like about the
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