CCC Criminal Justice/CSI Academy

So incredibly proud of my students who competed in the SkillsUSA West Central District competition today!!

Makayla Stewart competed in Job Skill Demonstation A.

Prudence Jackson competed in Job Interview.

Ms. Jackson finished 1st and will go on to compete at state in March.

The last week of the semester we spent learning handgun retention techniques! Cpl. Mapes and Sgt. Talley from the CCSO came over to share their expertise and experience with the CJ/CSI students.

I was also fortunate enough to to get to see some of my students doing what they do outside of the classroom.

Ms. Leyerly working hard at QT. Ms. Jackson working hard at Applebee's, and Jason Pilcher recieving his Eagle Scout badge!!

Had such a great afternoon playing paintball with my students!!! Nothing but winners in this bunch!!

Christmas traditions rock!

Well that's a wrap ( pun intended)! AM holiday party was fun. Played games and danced. I even showed off some dance moves!! Well 1. Thank you to all my students for my amazing gifts. I cannot wait to figure out how to use my drone!

Happy Holidays to all. Be safe, make good choices, and make the world a better place!!

It is that time of year!!!! PM class party today!!!! Happy Holidays to all of my students students past and present!!!

The CJ/CSI class has had a great couple of weeks studying defensive tactics! Thank you Sgt. Bill Talley (CCSO) for coming over and spending 3 days with my students. Thank you Brayden Talley for being your dad's sparing partner!! Last but not least, thank you to all of my students for working so hard!!

I had such a great day hanging out with my students at Shop-With-A-Cop in Harrisonville!!!!!! What an amazing event! Thank you to Sheridan Lounsbery for coming out to help as well! Thank you to Chief Hofer for inviting my students to participate. I even got to see some past graduates of the program; Jamal Simms, Katelyn Hawley, Xavier Stein, and Shaylee Broockerd!

I want to give a HUGE shout out to all of my CJ/CSI students that participated in Fantasia on Saturday! My students planned, set-up, and ran the entire event while I was at a conference in Nevada. I could not be more proud of their professionalism and leadership!

Thank you so much. I truly am the luckiest instructor in the world. Captain Layton, Captain Lundeen, and Captain Riggs your commitment to my program and everything it stands for is unlike anything I have seen. I do not know what I would do without you this year! Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

To the parents/gaurdians of my students, I tip my hat to you for raising some of the finest people I have had the privilege to teach!

On Friday the students and I celebrated Thanksgiving together!! There was a ton of great food and a fierce game of Catch Phrase in the AM!

Unfortunately, I had to go home and missed the PM party, but my students were amazing and saved me a plate and cleaned the whole room!!!

I am so thankful for each and every one of them and blessed to have a job I love!!!

To all of my students past and present have a very safe holiday!

Had a fantastic day in Jeff City touring the Missouri State Penitentiary!!! Students had a blast letting me take their mugshots and we even had a couple try to escape over the fence!!!

Today the students had their traffic stops and handcuffing final!! Thank you Troopers Lowe and Peters, Officer Vaughn, Deputy Bridgeforth, and Officer Timbrook for coming out and proctoring the tests!

The students performed well and got some great feedback from all of the officers!

What an amazing weekend with my students.

Saturday we spent the day helping the city of Peculiar with the Harvest Moon Festival. Not sure who had more fun the kids at the festival or my students!! Sorry I can't post the videos and photos on the same post, but I have them!!!

Sunday we spent in Harrisonville passing out candy for the city's Trunck-or-treat event on the square. The students looked great in their uniforms and had such a great time mingling with the community!!

Love these students and their dedication to giving back every chance they get!!! Thank you all!!

COME CHECK US OUT!!!

Thursday, November 3 is Cass Career Center's 2nd annual Open House event, and you're invited to attend! The event runs from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM and is a come-and-go format open to the public to explore our programs and building. All areas of the building will have program instructors and student ambassadors present for skills demonstrations and to answer questions. Everyone, including students, families, school employees, business professionals, and community members, is encouraged to visit. Our goal is to share a glimpse of what it’s like for students to attend Cass Career Center and educate visitors on what opportunities are available to students.

Thank you for your continued support of Cass Career Center, our students, our programs, and our community!

First quarter has come to an end and with it some fall sports. It was great to be able to watch some of students excel in something other than academics!

Sophia Dial Ray-Pec Volleyball- man that girl can jump!

Ellie Parsons Ray-Pec- Trap Team- shooting lights out!

Kaden Turner- HHS Band- blowing your mind on the tuba!

Samantha Young- HHS Band- marching to the beat of her own drum!

Alexis Borum- Ray-Pec Cross Country- setting the pace on the way to first place!

Makayla Stewart- Silver Sensations Dance Team- getting everybody fired up!

Noah Whitcraft- Midway Football- crushing the competition!

Prudence Jackson- Midway Band- ending her senior year on a high note!

Thank you all for allowing me come along for the ride. You are amazing!

This week started with Deputy Cameron coming over on Monday to teach and demonstrate how UAV/Drones help law enforcement.

On Tuesday and Wednesday the students began learning how to make traffic stops. It was the two coldest days of the year so far and the students did not bat an eye. They worked hard and made amazing progress over the 2 days!

I want to thank Officer Vaughn from Belton PD and several deputies from the Cass County Sheriff's Office for coming out and helping these students!

It has been a busy first couple of months to start the school year!

We started with just trying to get to know one another through some communication drills and teamwork games.

Then we hit the ground running with CPR certification, ( which all 30 students achieved!) Ethics in law enforcement, justification for use of force, and some constitutional case law finished out September.

Firearm safety and gun handling was next ( not pictured.) The class then moved on to handcuffing and has begun to learn how to conduct a basic traffic stop.

Today the class had mock panel interviews and they were very nervous. The entire class did fantastic and I could not be more proud! The feedback I received from the legal professionals who interviewed the students confirmed how impressive this group of students really are!!

I want to thank each of my students for working so hard and challenging yourself, stepping outside your comfort zones, embracing growth moments, and pushing to always get better. Your futures are bright and I am so excited for each of you!!!

First full week of school is in the books!! The CJ/CSI class participated in three Cs this week; communication, collaboration, and certification. EMT and Health Science joined in on the fun!!! Thanks to all of the students for their hard work!! What a great start to the year!

Had an amazing day with my returning seniors today. (Minus Ms. Jackson. We missed you!) We went to World's Of Fun and got to go behind the scenes with the park security team. It is like a small city!

After our tour off we went to ride the rides!!! It was a great day!!!

Another great weekend celebrating my seniors. 6 grad parties and 1 graduation!! Bitter sweet time of year! Congrats to Trinity White, Zoe German, Jamal Sims, Montrell Juitt, Abigail Johnson, Hanna Christensen, and Megan Dessert!! Thanks for letting me celebrate with you ❤️.

Spent the last day with my morning class having breakfast and going bowling!!! Thank you Liz, Kayla, Lanee, Cardi Bre, LiL Speed, and Arreola for a great morning!!!

To all of my students, have a wonderful and safe summer. Make good choices!!

First weekend down!! 7 grad parties, 4 graduations, and a lifetime of memories!! Congrats to all of my students who graduated this weekend, I know you will go on to do amazing things. Always remember you have a family at the CCC cheering you on. Make good choices and make the world a better place!!!

Yesterday my students and I went and volunteered to help the Missouri Peace Officers Association host their annual golf tournament at the Mules National Golf Club.

If you don't know what this organization is or what they do it is amazing. The MOPOA serves all peace officers, their families and all the children of the state of Missouri. The MOPOA has been a critical partner for us in Career and Techical Education as well. The MOPOA provides thousands of dollars in scholarships each year and they do it all through donation to the organization.

I encourage anyone reading this to go to the MOPOA website, read about all of the wonderful things they do and donate! I promise it is money well spent!! Https://www.mopoa.org

Thank you to all of my students who volunteered yesterday. Zoe German, Josh Bryant, Makayla Stewart, Elizabeth Lundeen, Elyssa Wackerman, and Bre Layton!!

The CJ/CSI class had their senior celebration today!!

I want to thank Lt. Dan Davis from Belton PD, Chief Hofer from Harrisonville PD, Sgt. Andy Bell from MSHP, and Retired State Trooper Gary Davidson for coming to wish all my seniors good luck in the future.

I would also like to thank Clay Elifrits and Phoenix Restoration for cooking all the food today!!

I hope my seniors had a great day. I love you all and wish you nothing but the best in your future endeavors!!! Make good choices!!!

This post comes to you today from one of the proudest teachers in the world. My AM and PM classes put on their mock trials today and they nailed it!!!

Thank you so much to Judge Don Lograsso for helping us today. Thank you to all of the student jury members, and thank you to all the friends and family who came out and watched.

These students have worked so hard the last two months recreating a crime scene, answering the calls for service, processing the crime scene, preparing reports, researching expert testimony, researching case law and criminal procedure, selecting a jury, preparing direct and cross examination questions, and finally trying the case.

I am so proud of all of you!!!!

I want give huge shout out to Mr. Montrell Juitt. Mr. Juitt was hired by the Belton Police Department as a corrections officer. Mr. Juitt will begin his employment immediately after graduation!!!

Last week three of my students were honored at the re-dedication of the Marler-Wirt-Allen Park ceremony. Paige Brown, Katelynn Hawley-, and Leah Bartlett each received a $1,000 scholarship to help them continue their pursuit of an education in a criminal justice related field.

It was a beautiful ceremony and I could not be more proud of these three ladies!

Congratulations to Braeden Elifrits on his 3rd place finish at the SkillsUSA State Championship!!!

It was a great weekend full of highs and lows! To all of my competitors, I am so incredibly proud of all of you! It may not have ended the way you wanted but you are all champions to me!! I am so proud to be your instructor!!!

Day 2- CJ/CSI Competition

The students did great!!! They were all happy with their performances.

I love the way my kids respond to adversity. I could not be more proud!! Results tomorrow!!

First competition down. Hanna Christensen finished up job interview this afternoon. We will not know her place until Saturday!! So proud of her!!

Tomorrow is the day all of the hard work and preparation pays off! We are off to compete at the SkillsUSA state competition!!

My deputized FBI Special Agents working a murder case this morning!!

The mock trial is heating up!! Jury selection was today for the CCC CJ/CSI class. 80 students from around the building were summoned as potential jurors in our 1st degree murder trial. The attorneys and their teams worked so hard to prepare and their effort showed. It was a great day!!!

Wanted to give a shout out to Hanna Christensen for being selected as Young Professional Of The Month!!! Well deserved!

Well after a long hard fought day we have our state competitors!! Please help me congratulate:

Katelynn Hawley- Midway- CSI
Kendra Riggs- HHS- CSI
Hadelynn Smith- P Hill- CSI
Megan Dessert- Drexel- CSI
Elizabeth Lundeen- HHS- CSI
Cali Mayabb- Drexel- CSI
Hanna Christensen- Belton- Job Interview
Blake Trotter- Archie- CJ
Braeden Elifrits- HHS- CJ

Let the competition begin!!!!! CJ/CSI students are competing today for a chance to make the CCC CJ/CSI state team!!! I am so proud of all of them!!

I also want to thank the people that helped me make this happen;
Chief Hofer-HPD
Chief Wright-Greenwood PD
SGT. Bell- MSHP
Corporal Mikelson- HPD
Det. Aly Abdelgawad- Raymore PD
VIPS Members- Kevin Bevill & Dale Franklin
Former Student- Luke Griffith
Current Student- Jeremiah Long

Thank you all so much!

A big thank you to my amazing students for putting yourselves out their and challenging yourselves to improve your skills!!

Very busy day in the CJ/CSI program today. Students served jury summons today for our mock trial and SkillsUSA competitors practiced for competition this weekend.

Last night I got to watch my student Kendra Riggs and the Lady Cats win the conference championship, beating their rival Pleasant Hill!!! Nice work ladies!!! Way to go Riggs!!

I want to wish these two fantastic ladies good luck at the SkillsUSA district competition today.

You got this!!!

CJ/CSI is finishing up their Blood Pattern Analysis unit and man did we have some fun making the spatter patterns!!! After the fun part we got serious 😉, using trigonometry to figure out angle of impact, area of convergence, and area of origin!! Good times!! The WHY makes math so much more fun!!!

Such a blast playing paintball with my students today!! I was able to see a side of some of them I did not know they had!! Thank you to all who came out and to those who shot me; ( I know who you are!)