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Posted Friday, February 27, 2009 by Ron Harper
The School of Justice Studies Executive Panel at the Rockford campus held on February 25, 2009 was a huge success. The panel comprised of supervisory agents from Chicago FBI and ATF, the Sheriff of Winnebago County IL, Rockford IL Police Chief, Belvidere IL Police Chief, South Beloit IL Police Sergeant, and a Winnebago County Assistant State's Attorney all orated their viewpoints about the challenges they perceive for their respective organizations in 2009 and, more importantly, how they will manage to deal with those challenges. It showed students the importance of knowing the basics within an organization and the community and asking the right questions for good critical thinking. Panelists stayed after the event and spoke with students and staff. Thanks to CarieAnn and the staff at the Rockford campus for making this opportunity possible for our students.
Posted Tuesday, February 17, 2009 by Rose Du Houx Pogatshnik

Hello!

 

On Thursday, February 26th at 12:00pm I will be hosting a law enforcement panel discussion for my Policing in America class in Room 107 of the St. Cloud campus.

 

Please join me in welcoming St. Joseph Police Chief Pete Jansky, Stearns County Sheriff's Department Deputy Shirley Zwack, St. Cloud Police Department Officer Sue Proshek, MN State Patrol Trooper Brian Van Den Einde and MN Department of Natural Resources Conservation Officer Mike Martin to our campus!

 

They will be discussing the similarities and differences of their positions as well as offering students "a day in the life".

Please let me know if you have any questions!

Rose Du Houx Pogatshnik

School of Justice Studies Instructor/Program Advisor

Rasmussen College - St. Cloud, MN

320-251-5600

rose.pogatshnik@rasmussen.edu

 
Posted Monday, February 16, 2009 by Ron Harper

The Great Debate Part 2/March 18, 2009

The first debate we had two quarters ago regarding the truancy issue for the Rockford schools was outstanding. The students put forth a lot of effort and it was a great experience for them. It was televised on local news stations and the event was attended by a state representative and members of our advisory board. Now we present The Great Debate Part 2. This event will also be marketed to the Rockford community.

Background:

 

At no time in history is the consideration of moral values more relevant and more important for society to have confidence in government.  Further, law enforcement has always been at the forefront of ethical issues since it is law enforcement that stands at the front line and is the most visible representative of government.  The issues are raised as to whether there are any moral absolutes in our society and further, if police should be in a position of authority if they personally disagree with the laws they enforce.

The Ethics in Criminal Justice class will participate in a collaborative exercise with the Drugs and Crime class for this project.  They will be looking at these issues from the standpoint of the impact each point of view may have on the profession and society in general. The two classes will be divided into four debate teams consisting of 4 to 5 members per team. Each team will research and deliver through a debate their particular stand.

The statements the teams will defend are as follows:

Team 1

Moral absolutes in society should be reflected in our laws.

 

Team 2

There are no moral absolutes in society and therefore our laws should only reflect the general consensus of the majority.

 

Team 3

People with personal values that are in opposition to our laws should not work in the criminal justice field.

 

Team 4

One’s personal values should have no bearing on employment in the criminal justice field.

 
Posted Thursday, February 12, 2009 by Ron Harper

Rasmussen College - Rockford IL in Cooperation with The National Partnership for Careers in Law, Public Safety. Corrections, and Security presents

 

“Justice 2009: A Discussion of Our Challenges”

 

An executive forum of law enforcement leaders who will address the justice issues we face in 2009 and how they intend to meet these challenges.

 

Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Supervisor/Agent G.B. Jones

 

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives

 

Special Agent-in-Charge, Chicago Division, Andrew Traver

 

Winnebago County IL State’s Attorney Joseph Bruscato

 

Winnebago County IL Sheriff Richard A. Meyers

 

Rockford IL Chief of Police Chet Epperson

 

Belvidere IL Chief of Police Jan Noble

 

 

Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at 10am

 

Rasmussen College – Rockford IL

 

6000 East State Street, Room 306