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 Louisville restaurant was left heavily damaged after police say a suspected drunk driver crashed into the building and then tried to walk away from the scene. Read More.
Milwaukee officials propose tighter police pursuit rules after a deadly year for chases, sparking debate over public safety and officer discretion. Read More.
After a scandal involving racist, homophobic, and anti-Semitic text messages among officers, a California police department says it has completed the first phase of sweeping reforms under a Department of Justice agreement. Read More.
Florida carried out the execution of Billy Leon Kearse, who murdered Officer Danny Parish during a traffic stop in 1991. The officer’s family, present at the prison, says the sentence brings closure after decades of grief. Read More.
Yakima honors the courage and sacrifice of Sgt. Joseph Deccio with plans for a memorial garden dedicated to fallen officers. The community is coming together to ensure his legacy and the service of all who protect is never forgotten. Read More.
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A stepmom forced her young stepdaughter to rummage through garbage for food and endure brutal hours in chains. Now, the woman behind this shocking abuse finally learns her fate. Read More.
Prosecutors have taken the death penalty off the table in the chilling poisoning plot that allegedly turned a Thanksgiving gathering into a deadly crime scene. The accused now faces a noncapital murder trial as explosive allegations of toxic wine and family betrayal move toward court. Read More.
What began as juvenile arrests has escalated into adult felony charges. Three Miami boys now face prosecution in one of the city’s most disturbing recent cases. Read More.
A Hamilton County man previously convicted of manslaughter as a teen has been sentenced to 32 years to life in prison for a 2024 fatal shooting, marking his second deadly conviction in just over a decade. Read More.
A convicted serial child predator serving three life terms remains in custody after Placer County authorities issued a last-minute arrest warrant tied to new charges, preventing his scheduled release under California’s Elderly Parole Program. Read More.
Federal agents have arrested a violent Ukrainian fugitive wanted for attempted murder, narcotics trafficking, and organized crime. The multi-agency operation shows that those who try to exploit U.S. immigration programs to evade justice will be held accountable. Read More.