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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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California Police Chief Takes Action After License Plate Reader Controversy

08.07.26 | Jenna Curren News

A California police department is tightening access to its license plate reader system amid growing scrutiny over who can access the data and how it is shared.
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How A Missing Roommate Ended Up In A Shallow Backyard Grave

08.06.26 | Jenna Curren News

Authorities say detectives searching for missing 61-year-old Daniel Howard Joslin uncovered his remains in a shallow backyard grave, leading to the murder arrest of his roommate, Cris Jones.
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Alabama City Hiring Freeze Raises Alarm Over Future Police Staffing

08.06.26 | Jenna Curren News

An Alabama city has temporarily frozen hiring and promotions across all departments as officials conduct a staffing review, prompting debate over police funding concerns while leaders insist public safety remains a top priority.
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Police Release Details After Viral Arrest Video Leads to Public Backlash

08.05.26 | Jenna Curren News

A viral doorbell video showing a Pennsylvania arrest sparked questions online, but police say body camera footage revealed additional details about the suspect’s alleged resistance.
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The Cop Helping Officers Carry the Weight of the Badge

08.03.26 | Jenna Curren News

Behind every badge is a person carrying the weight of the job, and one officer is trying to make sure his fellow officers don’t carry it alone.
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Online Support Surges for Child Left Behind After Mother’s Murder

08.03.26 | Jenna Curren News

After a jury convicted the man responsible for her death, an outpouring of support has emerged for the toddler left without his mother.
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How a Blood-Written Message Sealed a Double Murderer’s Fate

08.03.26 | Jenna Curren News

A Hawaii jury has delivered its verdict years after a mother and her baby were found stabbed to death inside their apartment.
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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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