Criminal Justice receives donated squad car!!
by Craig Williamson Tuesday, August 10, 2010
The Criminal Justice class has received a squad car donated to them. The squad was donated by Sheriff Terry Marketti of the Grundy County Sheriff's Police. The squad will be used in training the students in proper traffic stop techniques, placing of a squad car at crash scenes, and use of police equipment. . . . read more
Criminal Justice Club Holds Food Drive
The Criminal Justice Club held a food drive for WECARE of Grundy County for the Christmas season. The students gathered non perishable goods for two weeks and delivered the items to WECARE on the final day of classes. The drive was headed by . . .
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Criminal Justice Taser Demonstration - Coal City
On December 8th, Shorewood Police Chief, Aaron Klima demonstrated the Taser and discussed non-lethal force for the GAVC Criminal Justice students at Coal City High School. Mr. Hanley solicitated volunteers from . . . read more
FBI visits Coal City High School
Special Agent Wes Tagtmeyer
On December 9th, FBI Special Agent, Wes Tagtmeyer presented at Coal City High School, to Mr. Hanley's criminal justice class. Agent Tagtmeyer works from the Chicago Field Office of the FBI and assigned to . . . read more
Illinois State Police Crime Lab
Forensic Scientists Kathy Sullivan
On December 14th, Kathy Sullivan from the Illinois State Police, Joliet Forensic Laboratory presented at Coal City High School. Kathy Sullivan presented to Mr. Hanley's criminal justice class, and Mrs. Welch's . . . read more
G.A.V.C. - South contributes to "Peanut Butter
The GAVC Criminal Justice students at Coal City High School participated in "Peanut Butter & Jolly." When WGN Radio Personality, John Williams learned that peanut butter was a coveted and much sought . . . read more
CRIMINAL JUSTICE JOB SHADOWING
The Criminal Justice 2 students have been job shadowing this Fall. Areas that they have job shadowed at are the Channahon Police Dept, Minooka Police Dept, Morris Police Dept, Grundy County Sheriff Police Dept, Grundy County States Attorney, . . . read more
CRIMINAL JUSTICE MEETS THE CHALLENGE 2011
The GAVC-Morris and GAVC- Coal City recently competed in the annual Illinois National Guard Challenge held at the Marseilles Training Facility. There were a total of 9 teams from across the state that participated in the Challenge. Teams that . . . read more
Criminal Justice Practices Traffic Stops
The Criminal Justice students participated in learning how to conduct traffic stops. The students practiced proper approach to a vehicle, how to communicate with the driver and passengers, and officer safety being of the utmost importance. . . . read more
WELCOME BACK!!
The school year is up and running in Criminal Justice for the new year. The students have learned about Juvenile Delinquency and also the history of the Criminal Justice System. They also are reviewing the police use of radios and the . . . read more
CRIME VICTIMS AND DOMESTIC SITUATIONS
The Criminal Justice Classes recently had the opportunity to speak with Vicky Surman who helps victims and witnesses of crimes and Mary Mikrut, the Legal Advocate for Groundwork, a domestic violence program. Both spoke to the students about . . .
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What is SWAT?
The Criminal Justice Class recently had a member of the Illinois State Police SWAT team to their class to speak of his job as a SWAT team member. Trooper Dominic Chiappini is the "Breecher" for the team, which means it his responsibility to . . . read more
CRIMINAL JUSTICE WINS THE CHALLENGE!
CRIMINAL JUSTICE WINS THE CHALLENGE!
On October 13th the Criminal Justice Class participated in the second annual Illinois National Guard Challenge which was held at the Marseilles National Guard Training Center. The class competed . . .
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Criminal Justice Finishes Second in Law Enforcement Challenge
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The Criminal Justice Class recently competed in the Illinois National Guard Law Enforcement Challenge held at the Marseilles Training Center south of Seneca. There were schools from Bloomington, Collinsville, . . . read more
CRIMINAL JUSTICE GETS MORE COLLEGE CREDITS!!!
The Criminal Justice Classes at GAVC have recently been granted additional college credits for their programs through Joliet Junior College. Starting in August of 2009, the students in Criminal Justice 1 that sign up for Dual Credits will . . . read more
