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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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Massachusetts State Police Unveils New Policy for Behavioral Crisis Response

09.14.25 | Jenna Curren News

Massachusetts State Police implement new policy focused on complex needs of those in a mental health crisis.
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California Woman Who Concocted Poison Plot on Her Own Husband Learns Her Fate

09.12.25 | Jenna Curren News

Jessica Rose Nichols shot her husband, Mateo Lange, while he slept in 2020. Evidence showed she was the aggressor, including a prior poison plot, contradicting her self-defense claim.
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Illinois Dad Says State Sanctuary Policies Led to His Daughter's Tragic Death

09.12.25 | Jenna Curren News

An Illinois father blames Governor Pritzker’s migrant policies for his daughter’s death by an alleged illegal immigrant. ICE has since ramped up arrests of criminal migrants amid a clash with state officials over public safety.
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Kansas Commissioners Respond to Public Outcry Over Surveillance Program

09.12.25 | Jenna Curren News

After residents raised privacy concerns, the city of Lawrence has paused its AI surveillance program. A community task force will now help guide safeguards and policies.
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Airline Lobbyists Want To Kill Flight Refunds

09.10.25 | Jenna Curren News

Airline lobbyists are pushing to end refunds, hide fees, and limit passenger rights. Travelers could lose key protections and transparency.
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How Violent Criminals Are Passing Themselves Off As Cops

09.09.25 | Jenna Curren News

Authorities warn of a rise in criminals impersonating police officers using fake badges, uniforms, and vehicles to commit violent crimes. Recent incidents, including shootings and assaults, underscore the threat and the need for public vigilance.
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Florida Teen Brutally Slayed Child After Arguing Over PlayStation, Police Say

09.09.25 | Jenna Curren News

A 16-year-old has been charged as an adult for allegedly fatally stabbing his 14-year-old housemate during a fight over a PlayStation in their Oakland Park group home. Family and neighbors say the victim, Jordan Dowdy, had been threatened before the attack.
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Former North Carolina High School Tennis Coach Arrested in Child Sex Crime Case

09.07.25 | Jenna Curren News

A 71-year-old former North Carolina high school tennis coach has been arrested and charged with felony indecent liberties with a child following a Guilford County Sheriff’s Office investigation.
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Texas Woman Sentenced to 6 Years for Setting Washington State Church on Fire

09.07.25 | Jenna Curren News

On Thursday, September 4, 2025, a Texas woman was sentenced to six years in prison for setting fire to a Washington state church in 2023, an attack that caused more than $3 million in damages and left the congregation displaced.
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Convicted Idaho Killer Left Behind Copious Evidence That Fast-Tracked His Capture

09.07.25 | Jenna Curren News

In the wake of the Idaho college student murders that shook the nation, authorities confirm that the large DNA sample found on the knife sheath left behind at the crime scene is what helped investigators arrest Bryan Kohberger as quickly as they did.
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Florida Man Allegedly Killed Pregnant Lover After She Took Abortion Money and Kept the Baby

09.07.25 | Jenna Curren News

A Florida man is standing trial for the 2018 roadside murder of his pregnant lover, accused of killing her after she used abortion money he gave her but kept the baby instead.
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Pennsylvania Children Endured Sickening Punishment Before Escaping 'Dungeon' House of Horrors

09.07.25 | Jenna Curren News

A Pennsylvania couple has been arrested after allegedly locking their five children in a squalid bedroom described as a “dungeon,” where investigators say the kids endured horrific conditions, abuse, and even stun gun punishment.
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ICE Cracks Down Hard at Georgia Hyundai Battery Plant

09.05.25 | Jenna Curren News

ICE and HSI successfully raided Hyundai and LG Energy Solution’s Georgia battery plant, arresting numerous undocumented workers and halting construction amid an investigation into unlawful employment practices.
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Illinois Husband Slayed His Own Wife Before Stuffing Her in His Trunk, Cops Say

09.05.25 | Jenna Curren News

Illinois man John W. Finney was arrested after his wife was found dead in his car, reportedly shot during a domestic dispute. He faces first-degree murder charges and awaits a pretrial hearing.
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Judges Rule Trump Can’t Speed Up Kicking Out Members of Violent Gang

09.04.25 | Jenna Curren News

A federal appeals court blocked Trump from using an 18th-century law to fast-track deportations of Venezuelan gang members. The ruling upheld detainee protections while limiting the administration’s enforcement powers.
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