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.
Anti-Israel protesters vandalized a WWI infantrymen statue in Central Park, writing "Gaza" on the base and setting an American flag on fire. Read More.
A theft suspect in Maine caused a chaotic chain of events after stealing a police vehicle while handcuffed and crashing it, then getting into a gunfire exchange with police before stealing another police vehicle and crashing that one as well. He was successfully arrested. Read More.
Akron PD is now part of a larger DHS investigation into counterfeit body armor being sold locally in the U.S. by stores claiming the equipment was USA made when it fact, it was made from China and does not pass the standards set forth by the National Institute of Justice. Read More.
A 911 dispatcher for the Alameda County Sheriff's Office was struck by a drunk driver on her way to work. The 37-year-old single mother died of her injuries. Read More.
Police unions in California are criticizing a report from WalletHub that announced California as the best place to work for law enforcement, calling the metrics it used, "bananas." Read More.
Violent protesters take over library at Portland State University, damage local businesses and set fire to 15 police vehicles at the training facility. Read More.
One student said he and his friend tried to stand their ground, peacefully, until campus police or the police department showed up to help, but they never came. Read More.
An anti-Israel, pro-Palestinian encampment has taken over parts of UCLA, and a counter-protest turned violent with one Jewish girl getting beaten unconscious. Read More.
The armed suspect wanted for armed robbery and the shooting of three people prior to also shooting three officers during a standoff was fatally shot by SWAT. Read More.
NYC Mayor Adams' office spokesperson says that illegal immigrants are encouraged to sleep in chairs instead of on the floor at "drop-in" centers to avoid a fire hazard. Read More.