Clare-Gladwin Criminal Justice students tour the Gladwin County Sheriff’s Department

The Clare-Gladwin Career Center’s Criminal Justice students stopped by the Gladwin County Sheriff’s Department and County Dispatch on April 26. The career and technical education (CTE) students met with the correctional staff to ask questions about the security of the jail, as well as learn what their careers entail.

“Visiting the Gladwin County Jail allowed students to see what type of jail structure we have compared to others that were used throughout the history of correctional institutions,” said Clare-Gladwin CTE Criminal Justice instructor DJ Newman. “They were also able to speak with correctional officers to gain a better understanding of what takes place inside the jail and what other job duties they have.”

Newman said the afternoon class also observed the 911 Dispatch Center. “This is another integral part of the criminal justice system,” he said. “The students saw the technology used to track calls and page rescue staff, and learned how emergency services can respond quickly in all different types of crises.”

Criminal Justice is one of nine CTE programs offered by the Clare-Gladwin Career Center to local high school juniors and seniors.