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.
A federal judge ruled against a stay of execution, citing that the attorneys had no evidence supporting their argument that lethal injections are cruel and unusual. Read More.
A man long-considered a person of interest in a 2009 Oklahoma murder "unalived" himself during a Zoom interview with detectives, abruptly ending a 15-year investigation that had never resulted in charges. Read More.
Oscar Rosales was found guilty of capital murder for the 2022 ambush killing of Deputy Constable Charles Galloway, and prosecutors are seeking the death penalty. Read More.
Illinois is set to pass a law improving missing persons investigations with faster reporting and better database tracking. The bill ensures cases stay active until the person is found, aiding families in their search. Read More.