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Posted Friday, August 28, 2009 by CarieAnn Potenza

Thursday, September 10th at 1 pm Eastern

 

Rasmussen College’s Instructor, Kirk Olson, will provide an overview of the Paralegal field, the different types of careers available to you after you graduate, and an overview about Rasmussen College’s Paralegal program. You’ll hear from current students and what it is like to be take the Paralegal program online. Plus, you will have an opportunity to ask questions during the presentation. Find out everything you ever wanted to know about becoming a paralegal and earning your degree online from the comfort of your own home. This is a free online webinar. Register today!

 

Posted Friday, August 28, 2009 by CarieAnn Potenza

Wednesday, September 9th at 6:30 pm Central

 

Let us help you decide between Human Services, Crime Scene, Corrections, Offenders, Homeland security, Law enforcement. Rasmussen College’s Instructor, Stephen Sarazin, will discuss the different types of justice studies programs offered and how to pick the right program for you. This is a must for students considering pursuing a career in the justice studies field. You will also be shown what it’s like to take an online course and have an opportunity to ask questions during the presentation. This is a free online webinar. Click Here to Register
Posted Wednesday, August 19, 2009 by Rose Du Houx Pogatshnik

In conjunction with our Community Celebration, I’ve invited St. Cloud Police Department to the St. Cloud campus.  Officer Kim Moline will be demonstrating some of the mobile crime lab capabilities from 4:00-6:00pm.  Officer Matt Gannon will be conducting a narcotics demonstration with his Partner, K-9 Chuck from 6:00-700pm.

 

The Community Celebration includes food, door prizes, a “Kids Zone” and lots of fun for your whole family!  Join us and brings your friends and family!

 

If you have any questions please let me know!

Rose

Posted Friday, August 14, 2009 by CarieAnn Potenza

In USA today on Thursday August 13th, 2009 they featured a book by a juvenile delinquent turned writer, Dwayne Betts.  It sounds like a good read, and according to the USA Today website, it comes with good recommendations.  I  have not read it (yet) but it can only be a good thing when a once car-jacker, sentenced as a juvenile and released as a adult is returned to society better than when they entered prison.  Amazing what solitary confinement and a good book can do for one to turn their lives around.  Glad to have you back in society Dwayne Betts!

Posted Monday, August 10, 2009 by CarieAnn Potenza

Rasmussen College School of Justice Studies

Presents a panel discussion entitled
Ethics in Criminal Justice

When: August 31, 2009 at 5:30

Where: Eden Prairie Campus

Moderator:  Jason R. Weber – Criminal Justice Instructor jason.weber@rasmussen.edu

 

This discussion panel will feature professionals from different areas of the justice system. They will discuss Ethics in Law Enforcement, Ethics in the courtroom, and Ethics in the Corrections Field.  Discussion panelists will include Shaun LaDue, Chief of Police for the Owatonna Police Department; Jason Hiveley, Attorney for Iverson/Reuvers Law Firm and Chris Jahnke, Agent for the Wright County Court Services.

 

The aim of the panel discussion will be to give students a better understanding of the justice system and the ethical dilemmas faced on a daily basis.

 

The Distinguished Panel includes:

 

Shaun LaDue: Shaun has been the Chief of Police for the Owatonna Police Department since 2004. Shaun began his career in Law Enforcement in 1989 as a Detention Deputy for the Hennepin County Sheriffs Office. In 1993, he was hired on with the Bloomington Police Department as a Police Officer. During his tenure with the Bloomington Police Department, Shaun served in various roles such as Investigator, School Resource Officer, Patrol / Traffic Unit Sergeant and Public Information Officer. Shaun finished his career with the Bloomington Police Department as the Commander of the patrol Division. In his time with the Owatonna Police Department, he has developed and initiated several hallmark programs such as National Night Out, Crime Free Multi-Housing, K-9, Evidence Technician Unit and Field Training Officer Program. Shaun holds his Bachelor’s Degree from Saint Cloud State University in Accounting and he also holds a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from Minnesota State University – Mankato.

 

Chris Jahnke: Chris graduated from Moorhead State University in 1995 with a degree in Criminal Justice & Sociology. He initially worked at a Group Home for Adults with Developmental Disabilities that were involved in the Criminal Justice System. Chris worked one year as a Case Manager and Field Surveillance Officer with the Safe Streets First Program, a multiple DWI offender program, based out of the First Judicial District. I have been employed as a Probation Agent in Wright County since 1997. For the past five years I have supervised an Adult caseload. Prior to this, I supervised a Juvenile caseload and Juvenile Intensive Supervision caseload. I presently serve as President for the Minnesota Community Corrections Association (MCCA) and serve on the Board of Directors for PEPSA.

 

Jason Hiveley: Jason Hiveley is a partner with Iverson Reuvers, LLC in Bloomington, Minnesota. Jason practices in the defense of municipal liability claims, civil rights lawsuits, commercial litigation, general litigation and appeals. Jason has handled numerous jury trials in State and Federal Court and has argued several times before the Minnesota Court of Appeals and the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. Jason also conducts training seminars for law enforcement agencies across the state. Prior to attending law school, Jason served in the United States Navy for 4 years as an Intelligence Specialist at Offutt Air Force Base in Omaha, Nebraska.

Posted Monday, August 10, 2009 by CarieAnn Potenza
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Posted Thursday, August 06, 2009 by CarieAnn Potenza
Check out a great article on The 18 Most Heroic Police Moments Caught on Tape: http://www.rasmussen.edu/dev/articles/heroic-police-moments-on-tape.asp
Posted Monday, August 03, 2009 by CarieAnn Potenza
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