Criminal Justice and Forensic Investigation

UW-Platteville students participate in nation’s first mass fatality cold weather training

Christine O Bellport — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 18:54:18 +0000

UW-Platteville students participate in nation’s first mass fatality cold weather training

UW-Platteville students took part in the nation’s first cold weather mass fatality response exercise, offering forensic training while aiding emergency responders in refining their disaster response strategies.

Christine O Bellport Mon, 03/31/2025 - 13:54

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Beyond the booth: The lasting impact of UW-Platteville's criminal justice community

Christine O Bellport — Tue, 25 Mar 2025 14:43:19 +0000

Beyond the booth: The lasting impact of UW-Platteville's criminal justice community

UW-Platteville’s Criminal Justice Fair offers students real-world opportunities, strong alumni connections and a supportive community that prepares them for successful careers in the field.

Christine O Bellport Tue, 03/25/2025 - 09:43

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Explore the possibilities at the 52nd Annual Criminal Justice Career Fair

Christine O Bellport — Wed, 05 Mar 2025 00:38:18 +0000

Explore the possibilities at the 52nd Annual Criminal Justice Career Fair

52nd Annual Criminal Justice Career Fair

Date: Wednesday, March 19
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Velzy Commons, Ullsvik Hall, 1 University Plaza, Platteville, WI

Christine O Bellport Tue, 03/04/2025 - 18:38

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Bridging education and law enforcement: The success of UW-Platteville graduates at the Milwaukee Police Department

Christine O Bellport — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 14:03:42 +0000

Bridging education and law enforcement: The success of UW-Platteville graduates at the Milwaukee Police Department

The Milwaukee Police Department Forensics Division exemplifies the power of teamwork among graduates of UW-Platteville. Their hands-on training and strong educational foundation have positioned them as leaders in forensic investigation, showcasing the university's impact on law enforcement careers.

Christine O Bellport Tue, 10/29/2024 - 09:03

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How a training dummy demonstrates a degree in forensic investigation is a wise choice at UW-Platteville

Christine O Bellport — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 15:04:28 +0000

How a training dummy demonstrates a degree in forensic investigation is a wise choice at UW-Platteville

UW-Platteville is the first and only public institution in Wisconsin to offer a Bachelor of Science in Forensic Investigation, featuring a hands-on Forensic Investigation Crime Scene House and a world-first training dummy equipped with thermo-chrome paint for simulating blanching livor mortis.

Christine O Bellport Wed, 09/25/2024 - 10:04

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Tremelling honored with Woman of the Year Award

Alison S Parkins — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 20:36:39 +0000

Tremelling honored with Woman of the Year Award

UW-Platteville will recognize Elizabeth Tremelling, academic advisor in Criminal Justice and Forensic Investigation, as one of two recipients of the 2024 91��. Carol Sue Butts Woman of the Year Award, which recognizes employees and students who identify as a woman and make a difference in the lives of others in the campus community.

Alison S Parkins Tue, 07/30/2024 - 15:36

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Women in criminal justice mentor program continues with hands-on event

Alison S Parkins — Mon, 17 Apr 2023 14:05:12 +0000

Women in criminal justice mentor program continues with hands-on event

Participants in the new University of Wisconsin Women in Criminal Justice (UW-WICJ) Mentoring Program attended a hands-on Law Enforcement Experience event last week, in Madison, Wisconsin. Sponsored by the City of Madison Police Department and Madison Community Policing Foundation, the event offered the student mentees and their mentors opportunities to participate in law enforcement scenarios together.

Alison S Parkins Mon, 04/17/2023 - 09:05

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Improving the system: BSCJ student enacts positive change in several prison facilities

Alison S Parkins — Wed, 29 Mar 2023 13:45:27 +0000

Improving the system: BSCJ student enacts positive change in several prison facilities

Raelene Baker started as a passion project that is now on the verge of becoming a multi-state phenomenon. She serves as the director for the Minnesota Prison Doula Projects, a nonprofit organization that helps birth professionals train to become prison doulas for service in penitentiary institutes on the county, state and soon-to-be federal level.

Alison S Parkins Wed, 03/29/2023 - 08:45

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February LAE Faculty Forum to examine the war on drugs

Alison S Parkins — Fri, 20 Jan 2023 15:28:33 +0000

February LAE Faculty Forum to examine the war on drugs

The College of Liberal Arts and Education Faculty Forum Series will start the year with a presentation on Thursday, Feb. 2 by 91��. Patrick Solar and 91��. Frank King, Jr., titled “The War on 91��ugs: Effective Crime Control or Racism in Action.”

Alison S Parkins Fri, 01/20/2023 - 09:28

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M.S. Criminal Justice program named one of nation's best online master's degrees

Alison S Parkins — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 18:45:42 +0000

M.S. Criminal Justice program named one of nation's best online master's degrees

UW-Platteville's Master of Science in Criminal Justice program was recently recognized as one of the Top 10 Online Criminal Justice Master's programs in the nation by Online Schools Guide. The rankings were based on affordability and reputation.

Alison S Parkins Tue, 11/15/2022 - 12:45

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