Jenna Curren, Ed.D, is an associate professor for criminal justice. Prior to working in higher education, Jenna held various custody and treatment positions with the CT Department of Correction, finishing her final years at the rank of Lieutenant. Throughout her tenure, she worked at several facilities where she supervised different types of offender populations including, women, the youth, and offenders with mental health issues. A C.E.R.T and honor guard member, as well as a training officer, Jenna has 15 years of experience in the field and in academics.
The father, mother, and grandmother of 10-year-old Braxtyn Smith have pleaded guilty in connection with the boy’s horrific death from years of beatings, starvation, and abuse in Maine. Read More.
Following 2025's 'Operation No Escape,' the FBI's New Haven office has kicked off summer with a bang with the 2026 follow-up, which aims to lower violent crime by targeting some of the state's worst offenders. Read More.
New York City predictably descended into chaos following the Knicks' Game 4 victory; after over 40 arrests, the NYPD now seeks a suspect they say beat a 17-year-old fan into a coma. Read More.
The Department of Justice has launched an investigation into the Philadelphia Police Department’s policy for revoking gun carry permits, citing concerns over vague standards that may violate residents’ Second Amendment rights. Read More.
Authorities say that when his girlfriend tried to dump him, 21-year-old James Priddy kidnapped her and her friend before murdering both of them and himself. Read More.
A Good Samaritan tried to save a woman from being strangled at a gas station. Seconds later, he was lying in the street in front of his son. Read More.
New York State Police have increased their patrols around Robert Moses State Park after an impromptu boxing match between teenagers at a large "school skip day" event devolved into a chaotic brawl. Read More.
Toledo Police say at least two shooters opened fire at a crowded festival Saturday, injuring a dozen people and leaving two in critical condition, and are seeking help from the community to locate the culprits. Read More.
A Renton Walmart was evacuated and closed the following day after a fire was started in the clothing section, causing an estimated $100,000 in damage. Read More.