It wasn’t “CSI” and it wasn’t “Law and Order.” However, Criminal Justice-Law Enforcement students at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College, were busy with their own “crime scene” recently. The 15 students in the Criminal Evidence class each had a role in …Students participate in mock crime scene (with video) Read More »
It all looked like a typical crime scene, complete with yellow tape, surrounding the perimeter. In reality, it was a class project, organized by Gary Roberts and Tom Kretschman, criminal justice instructors at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College in Fennimore. On …Students investigate mock crime scene near campus Read More »
Cassara Bray, a correctional/K9 officer at the Grant County Sheriff’s Office, may have the cutest co-worker. Bray, a 2019 graduate from the Southwest Wisconsin Technical College Criminal Justice program, works alongside Zelda, a nearly four-month-old mini golden doodle puppy. The …Alumna leading sheriff’s office K9 therapy program Read More »
A group of 10 area high school students are getting an up close look at the work of law enforcement thanks to a new opportunity through Southwest Wisconsin Technical College. A Criminal Justice Studies program was launched as part of …New program opens criminal justice field to high school students Read More »
Jeremy Tyler Hometown: Connersville, Indiana Program: Criminal Justice – Law Enforcement 2 Why did you choose your program? I’ve always wanted to pursue law enforcement. What have you enjoyed about your Southwest Tech experience? SWTC has been hands-on and prepared … 
Tyler Mosley Hometown: Darlington, Wisconsin Program: Criminal Justice Law Enforcement 2 Why did you choose your program? I chose to become a police officer to be able to make a difference in my community and also help those in need … 
Sam Koeller Hometown: McGregor, Iowa Program: Criminal Justice – Law Enforcement II Why did you choose your program? I chose the program after leaving a four-year school, as I had always been interested in criminal justice, and knew that I … 
Andrew Teply Hometown: Menominee, Illinois Program: Criminal Justice – Law Enforcement II Why did you choose your program? I chose this program because it really seemed to be to the point and teaching what will truly apply to the field. … 
Southwest Tech students in demand Each year we showcase students who have been Hired Before Graduation. Once again, there are several students who have secured career employment prior to walking across the stage on May 20-21. Not only have individual … 
Southwest Tech students in demand Each year we showcase students who have been Hired Before Graduation. Once again, there are several students who have secured career employment prior to walking across the stage on May 20-21. Not only have individual …Hired Before Graduation | CJ – Law Enforcement 2 Read More »
Briant Russell, a master trooper with the Wisconsin State Patrol and adjunct instructor for the Law Enforcement Academy at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College, doesn’t consider himself a hero. Many people would disagree. Russell was honored by his Wisconsin State Patrol …Russell honored for heroic work as state trooper Read More »
For Craig Chicker, serving his community has always been at the top of his list. He has served as an adjunct instructor in the Criminal Justice program since 1987 at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College, along with serving on the Richland …Chicker leaves positive legacy on area law enforcement Read More »
(Video courtesy Wisconsin Technical College System) Hannah Masters, a Criminal Justice Studies program student from Kendall, Wisconsin, has been selected as the state student ambassador from Southwest Wisconsin Technical College. Each of Wisconsin’s 16 technical colleges selects one student every … 
Name: Elle Kinnison Hometown: Richland Center, WI Program: Criminal Justice Studies Place/location of employment after graduation: Richland County Sheriffs Department Position/title: Jailer/Dispatcher (current) hopefully a Road Deputy after Law Enforcement Academy. Job responsibilities: Jail: Responsible for the … When faced with a life-threatening situation, people have varying reactions. For Hannah Masters, a Criminal Justice student and employee with the Campus Security Program at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College, she was faced with such a scenario recently. A Kendall, Wisconsin …Masters uses emergency training in life-threatening situation Read More »
A new student security program is now operational at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College. Six students enrolled in the college’s criminal justice program have been hired as security officers for the spring semester. They began their first shifts earlier this week. … 
New series! Kyle Bennett, Southwest Tech Recruitment Coordinator, tests his skills on the college’s Emergency Vehicle Operations Course. The course is utilized during various law enforcement and public safety trainings on campus. In each episode Kyle will be in different … 
Alex Meekma Hometown: Platteville, Wisconsin Program: Criminal Justice Place/location of employment after graduation: Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office | Darlington, Wisconsin Position/title: Dispatcher | Jailer What are you looking forward to in your career after graduation? I am looking forward to … 
