Olivet Nazarene University- Criminal Justice Program

05/25/2026

05/19/2026

We are incredibly proud to recognize our alumni, Officer Perry, for recently receiving the CAPS Award from the Naperville Police Department for his proactive response during a teen takeover incident.
Your dedication, professionalism, and commitment to keeping the community safe are making a real difference. It is always inspiring to see our alumni serving with integrity and leadership in the field of law enforcement.
Congratulations, Officer Perry! We are proud of the work you are doing and thankful for your service to the community. 👏🚔

05/17/2026

Today some of our Criminal Justice students had the honor of volunteering and participating in the “I Got Your Six” Run/Walk. We are incredibly proud to support such a meaningful event honoring Officers Ritmanic and Bailey.

Events like this remind us of the importance of service, sacrifice, and standing together as a community. Thank you to everyone who participated, volunteered, and showed support today. 💙🖤

05/09/2026

Today we proudly celebrate the graduation of our 15 amazing seniors!! We are so proud of your hard work and dedication and we know each of you will continue to strive for excellence in all that you do.
We are also especially honored to recognize two of our seniors who were commissioned today as Second Lieutenants in the United States Army. 🇺🇸 Fenn and Irions - your commitment to service, leadership, and sacrifice is inspiring, and we know you will represent our program and ROTC with excellence.
Congratulations to all of our graduates! Your future is bright, and we cannot wait to see the impact you will make in the world.

04/30/2026

Today we hosted our Annual Criminal Justice Award Ceremony, celebrating the incredible achievements of our students!
We proudly honored our graduating seniors, recognized our Top Gun shooters from Range Day, and welcomed new members into Alpha Phi Sigma.
A special congratulations goes to our Micah Award Winner, Arianna Esquivel! This prestigious award is presented to one senior who maintains a 3.4 GPA or higher, is a member of Alpha Phi Sigma, and exemplifies outstanding servant leadership and the qualities of Micah 6:8. Congratulations- Arianna!

We are so proud of all of our students and the dedication, integrity, and service they bring to the field of criminal justice!

Congratulations, Seniors !

04/24/2026

Today was an incredible day for our Criminal Justice program!

At our annual Criminal Justice Luncheon and Career Fair, we had the opportunity to celebrate and thank our amazing community partners for their continued support, mentorship, and investment in our students. Your dedication truly makes a difference.

We were also honored to announce two new scholarships for our students, generously funded by the “I Got Your Six Foundation” and the “Wild Pigs.” These opportunities will have a lasting impact on the future of our students and their careers.

Following the luncheon, we hosted our Criminal Justice Career Fair. A sincere thank you to all the departments and agencies who participated and engaged with our students—your presence helped make this event a tremendous success.

Grateful for the partnerships, proud of our students, and excited for what’s ahead!

04/21/2026

Deputy Gray is a 2023 graduate of our program and with the Polk County Sheriff Department.
He was just awarded the Life Saving Award and the Medal of Valor for his heroic efforts while helping to save a family from a fire. Thank you for continuing to “ Protect and Serve “! We are proud of you!

04/19/2026

Today our students had an incredible opportunity to engage in hands-on learning experiences that brought criminal justice and emergency response training to life.
From drone operations and robotics to SWAT demonstrations, DUI simulations, handcuffing techniques, K-9 demonstrations, first aid training, and the Ranger Challenge rope course—students were able to step into real-world scenarios and gain invaluable insight into multiple fields of public safety.
Thank you to our amazing community partners for investing their time, expertise, and resources to make this experience possible.

04/01/2026

Congratulations to Deputy Marshal in the town of Shipshewana, Indiana -Ben Yegar who was a 2020 graduate of our program!
May God Bless and Protect you!

03/28/2026

Today our students had the incredible opportunity to serve alongside Crushers Club — a well-established organization serving at-risk boys in the Englewood community. ❤️
This service project was such a meaningful experience, and we were grateful to be part of it! Today we were able to:
• Help the boys make bracelets and T-shirts and Participate in boxing and pool, with the youth 🥊🎱