Midwest Investigations
Matt Atkinson, 2005 Morris High School graduate and former GAVC criminal justice student is currently attending Joliet Junior College and will transfer to Western University this fall to complete his bachelor's degree. Matt is . . . read more
A Female Officer's Perspective
Morris Police Officer Alicia Weber shares her views of what it is like being a female police officer. In addition, Officer Weber shared her philosophy of policing and performing duties. read more
Juvenile Probation Officers Visit
Juvenile Probation Officers Amanda Jezek and Susan Dobbs (pictured left to right) discuss issues in juvenile probation such as confidentiality and the varying degree of offenders. The officers also discussed the court system process . . . read more
Illinois State Conservation Officer Matt Anderson
Illinois State Conservation Officer Matt Anderson (above) shows students pictures of illegal activity (poaching, bait stands, illegal weapons, etc.) he has confiscated on the job. Officer Anderson talked about the skills . . . read more
Grundy County Sheriff's Deputy G. Dergo presents Traffic Stops
Grundy County Sheriff's Deputy G. Dergo showed Criminal Justice II (advanced students) the proper safety techniques used in traffic stops. He also discussed zero tolerance, driving under the influence laws, and . . . read more
Former Student Returns to GAVC
Former GAVC Criminal Justice graduate from the class of 2005 returns to share his first year out of high school experiences with the Criminal Justice Advanced Class. Craig Tuley (pictured above) graduated from high school last year. . . . read more
Criminal Investigations
Grundy County Sheriff's Detective Mark Smyk lectured to the advanced Criminal Justice class about conducting criminal investigations. Detective Smyk has been with the Sheriff's department since 1980 and has been an investigator since . . . read more
Officer Survival & Use of Force
Morris Police Sergeant Scott Henderson educates students about officer survival and use of force. SGT. Henderson demonstrated various methods used for criminal compliance, explained the use of force . . . read more
Guest Speaker educates students about the training involved in building searches
Morris Police Detective Eric Werden educates Criminal Justice students about the training and safety issues involved in performing building searches. Detective Werden also informed students of the various . . . read more
Illinois State Parole Agent Visits Criminal Justice Class
Illinois State Parole agent Tim Faught advises students about Department of Correction career opportunities, qualifications needed, and situations he has encountered throughout his career. read more
