Maryland police arrest two teens for hate crime

Maryland police arrest two teens for hate crime

The rewards awaiting those who pursue a career as crime investigators may include praise from organizations such as the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) which recently commented on the arrest of the two individuals alleged to have vandalized a church bus with racist graffiti.

Police investigation led to the apprehension of two teens who have confessed to spray painting the letters 'KKK' on a bus parked at St. Matthews United Methodist Church. Each has been charged with one count of destruction of property and hate crime.

"We applaud the Anne Arundel County Police Department for their diligent investigation of this crime," says Emily Friedman, assistant regional director for ADL.

"The expeditious arrests and charges send a clear message that no level of hate crimes will be tolerated in our community, and that perpetrators of such crimes will face consequences for their actions," she adds.

Individuals who would like to embark on a fulfilling career that makes a difference may consider enrolling in an online degree program in criminal justice.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, demand for detectives and criminal investigators will grow by 17 percent during the decade of 2006-16. The median annual earnings are $85,170 in federal government, $68,990 in state government and $68,670 in local government.