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Jenna Curren

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.

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JAWS of Life: NYPD Deploys Advanced Drone System to Spot Sharks and Protect Swimmers

07.31.26 | Jenna Curren News

Amid a sharp rise in reported sightings, the NYPD is using specialized drones to spot sharks off Rockaway Beach and other city shores, enabling faster beach closures and informed swimmers.
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Scottish Woman's Corpse Found Stuffed in Suitcase as Police Hunt Her Killer

07.30.26 | Jenna Curren News

A homeless man alerted authorities after discovering a human leg protruding from a suitcase containing the body of Scottish woman Elisabeth-Jane Ross in Athens.
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Illinois's Massive Crime Surge Has Cops Turning to a New K-9 to Bite Back

07.29.26 | Jenna Curren News

Illinois police are expanding their K-9 unit as officers respond to a surge in firearm and narcotics-related crimes.
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Arkansas Officials Clash Over $10 Million Police Training Center Plan

07.29.26 | Jenna Curren News

Fort Smith officials are divided over whether the city should finance a new police training center and precinct or prioritize hiring and retaining more officers.
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Illinois Man Accused of Turning Summer Day Into Horror on the Fox River

07.28.26 | Jenna Curren News

A 45-year-old Illinois man is facing charges after prosecutors say he was operating a pontoon boat while intoxicated when it struck another vessel on the Fox River, killing a woman onboard.
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This Is What the Future of Police Training Looks Like

07.28.26 | Jenna Curren News

Port St. Lucie has opened a $28.8 million police training facility equipped with a live-fire range, tactical training areas, virtual reality technology and advanced tools designed to better prepare officers for real-world situations.
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Parents Left Reeling After Teacher Arrested on Child Pornography Charges

07.27.26 | Jenna Curren News

A Massachusetts middle school teacher and camp counselor is facing child pornography charges, leaving parents searching for answers. As the investigation continues, officials say there is no evidence at this time that any students or campers were involved.
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Days After Explosive TikTok Post, Influencer Dies in Apparent Murder-Suicide

07.27.26 | Jenna Curren News

Owasso police are investigating the deaths of TikTok influencer Sara Gilson, also known as Sara Duffey, and her estranged husband as an apparent murder-suicide after a child inside the home called 911 to report the shooting.
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What Actually Happens When Someone Resists Arrest

07.26.26 | Jenna Curren Analysis

While police officers are trained to follow the principle of 'objective reasonableness' in regard to use-of-force, the reality of trying to de-escalate a situation is complex and contextual; we break it down in this analysis.
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Vermont Officers Go High-Tech to Catch High Drivers

07.16.26 | Jenna Curren News

As marijuana-related crashes increase, Vermont law enforcement is giving officers new tools to recognize impaired drivers before tragedy strikes.
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Nevada Man Who Killed Girlfriend Over Rice Learns His Fate

07.16.26 | Jenna Curren News

A domestic argument over a simple meal ended in a horrific killing. Now, the man who admitted he "snapped" knows how long he'll spend behind bars.
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Essex County, New Jersey Board of Commissioners Pass Resolution to Release Criminal Illegal Aliens into the Community

07.14.26 | Jenna Curren News

Essex County, New Jersey politicians just passed a resolution refusing to honor ICE detainers, choosing to release criminal illegal immigrants back into local communities instead.
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Nick Shirley Exposes Potential $13 Million New York Adult Day Care Fraud

07.14.26 | Jenna Curren News

Nick Shirley, the independent journalist who exposed Minnesota's infamous 'Learing Center' among other fraudulent businesses, has now set his sights on New York, where adult day cares that received nearly $13 million in taxpayer funding appeared largely empty in the middle of the day.
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Utah Couple Admits to Fatal Neglect After Letting Baby Girl Waste Away in Trash-Filled Crib

07.14.26 | Jenna Curren News

A Utah couple’s shocking plea deal reveals how their baby girl was left to rot in a filthy crib for hours on end until she died from dehydration and neglect.
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How An Iowa Man’s “Incredibly Stupid” Mistake Left His Friend Dead

07.13.26 | Jenna Curren News

A night of drinking, drugs and a heated argument ended with a deadly mistake. Now, an Iowa man is headed to prison after admitting he pointed a loaded gun at his friend before it fired.
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