Criminal justice program visits Red Oak iJAG
Published April 1, 2022
The SWCC criminal justice program recently presented to the iJAG program in Red Oak.
Criminal justice program learns about child welfare
Published October 20, 2021
Southwestern Community College's criminal justice program welcomed guest speakers Alex Murphy and Nicci Gregg to class on Oct. 14, 2021, to teach students about child welfare. Murphy is a social worker 3, while Gregg is a supervisor with the Department of Human Services.
Criminal Justice Club donates customized teddy bears to law enforcement
Published December 16, 2020
As part of a Criminal Justice Club fundraiser, SWCC criminal justice students delivered customized teddy bears to local police departments this week for use when comforting young victims of crime or tragedy.
The criminal justice program had been accepting monetary donations since October for this fundraiser.
PHOTO ABOVE: Creston police officer Mitch Pashek and Sgt. Jared Auten pose with two of the donated bears.
PHOTO BELOW: SWCC criminal justice students ready to deliver the bears.
FBI special agent visits SWCC criminal justice program
Published November 2, 2020
Paula Ebersole, assistant special agent in charge for the Omaha field office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) was a guest speaker in SWCC's criminal justice classes on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2020. Ebersole discussed cases, talked about career opportunities within the FBI, and answered student questions.
SWCC criminal justice instructor graduates from FBI Citizens Academy
Published October 28, 2020
Diogenes "Dio" Ayala, Southwestern Community College criminal justice instructor, of Winterset, graduated from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Citizens Academy program on Oct. 14, 2020.