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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Migrants and migrant advocates protest outside of Mayor Eric Adams mansion, demanding he not 'nix' the 'right to shelter' law

11.19.23 | Jenna Curren Analysis

Over 50 migrants and migrant advocates did a "sleep in", protesting outside Mayor Eric Adams mansion, demanding he not try to "nix" the right to shelter law.
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Active shooter leaves four people dead, including himself at mobile home park after standoff with police

11.19.23 | Jenna Curren Analysis

A suspect is dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head after he killed three others, injured one and barricaded himself in his trailer.
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Christian preacher and father of two shot in the head while preaching at a busy intersection in Arizona

11.19.23 | Jenna Curren Analysis

A Christian preacher and father of two remains in critical condition after being shot in the head while preaching at an intersection near a church.
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Alleged serial arsonist released by judge, gets arrested within two hours for armed robbery

11.18.23 | Jenna Curren Analysis

Amanda Burnside was released on her own recognizance after allegedly setting fire to three houses and within two hours was arrested for armed robbery.
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Teenage convicted of killing his HS Spanish teacher gets bloody nose as he cries during apology at his sentencing

11.17.23 | Jenna Curren Analysis

Jeremy Goodale sobs during an apology while being sentenced to life with the possibility of parole after serving 25 years.
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Ex-editor in chief of left-leaning website arrested on charges of child pornography with victims as young as three

11.17.23 | Jenna Curren Analysis

Slade Sohmer has been arrested on charges of child pornography, including possession and dissemination of victims as young as three-years old.
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Ax-wielding man critically injured by school resource officer fatally shot by officers in an unrelated incident

11.16.23 | Jenna Curren News

Back in October 2022, a man armed with an ax attempted to enter an elementary school, but was critically shot by the school resource officer. That same man has since died in an officer-related shooting in an unrelated incident.
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Virginia State University police officer critically shot remains in stable condition in the hospital while suspect is still at large

11.15.23 | Jenna Curren News

A Virginia State University police officer was critically shot and taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. He is now in stable condition, but the suspect is still at large.
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Suspect arrested for crash that caused a bus to hit, kill a pedestrian and injure 11 others has had nearly 50 arrest warrants

11.14.23 | Jenna Curren Analysis

New details about the criminal history of the suspect who crashed into a bus causing the bus to redirect and kill a pedestrian have emerged.
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Army veteran jumps in to stop pregnant woman from being carjacked by suspect fleeing police after crashing a stolen car

11.13.23 | Jenna Curren Analysis

Army veteran Shane Spicer jumped into action, saving a pregnant woman from getting carjacked by a dangerous suspect who had just crashed a stolen vehicle.
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As crime explodes, Philadelphia Police Department on track to be down 1,000 officers from its total prior to 2020

11.13.23 | Jenna Curren Analysis

Philadelphia Police Department is on track to be shy 1,000 officers from its budgeted amount, with another 600 retirements looming in the next two years.
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Eight killed in a car crash on a Texas highway after driver attempted to evade law enforcement

11.12.23 | Jenna Curren Analysis

Driver with car of illegal immigrants attempted to evade law enforcement and crashed the car into another, causing a fire.
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He's clear! Aurora police officer found not guilty in charges related to death of Elijah McClain

11.10.23 | Jenna Curren Analysis

Aurora Police Officer Nathan Woodyard has been found not guilty by a jury in the death of Elijah McClain.
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Police: Woman purposely drove car into what she thought was a 'Jewish School' filled with people

11.10.23 | Jenna Curren Analysis

Authorities investigating a possible hate crime after a woman admits to driving her car into a building that she thought was a "Jewish School."
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CA grandmother has head decapitated by her own grandson in a targeted attack

11.10.23 | Jenna Curren Analysis

A 64-year-old grandmother was brutally murdered by her grandson who severed her head and carried it away from the house.
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