Northern Michigan University Criminal Justice Department

08/17/2026

The Marquette City Police Department announces the hiring of Kayelyn Shanahan as one of our newest Patrol Officers.

Officer Shanahan recently took her Oath of Office with Chief Ryan Grim pinning her badge on her uniform signifying the start to her career with the Marquette City Police.

Congratulations and welcome Officer Shanahan!

08/17/2026

The Marquette City Police Department announces the hiring of Austin Meister as one of our newest Patrol Officers.

Officer Meister recently took his Oath of Office with Chief Ryan Grim pinning his badge on his uniform signifying the start to his career with the Marquette City Police.

Congratulations and welcome Officer Meister!

07/28/2026

Only 4 weeks of summer break left! Fall classes start on Monday, August 24th. 😎 Enjoy! 🌞

06/28/2026

We are honored to collaborate with the Michigan State Police to house our own Cold Case Program for the past several years.

06/25/2026

TWO new internship opportunities! For any of those that are interested and meet the listed requirements, please consider applying to one or both internships! The links to both applications will be down below! Hope you are all having a good summer!

Applications Links:

Digital Forensics: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/michigan/msp/jobs/5387214/internship-ssb-iod-cyber-section-east-ccu-bridgeport
NCMEC Analyst: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/michigan/msp/jobs/5387185/internship-ssb-iod-cyber-section-west-ncmec-lansing

06/23/2026

Happy Tuesday Cats! The Des Moines Police Department is hiring three Police Cadets! This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience with the Des Moines Police Department as a Cadet with the expectation of being a Des Moines Police Officer when you turn 21! If you are interested and are 18-20 years old, please consider applying. It is a full-time position with starting pay of $23.33 - $27.63 Hourly with a city benefits plan. The application link is provided below.

Application Link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/desmoines/jobs/5154612/police-cadet?sort=PostingDate%7CDescending&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

06/04/2026

The City of Appleton is currently looking to fill a entry-level Police Officer position. Please consider applying if you are interested and meet all the qualifications.

Application Link:
www.appletonwi.gov

06/03/2026

Here is a little blast from the past! The CJ Department has been doing some late spring cleaning and found this old photo. On the far left is Robert Barrington, on the far right is Ralph Soffredine, and in the middle is Bob Hanson! Yup, that's right, it's our old Department Head Bob Hanson! Wonder what else we will find while cleaning😊

05/25/2026

05/23/2026

Congratulations Troopers! 💙💛 Well done! 👍🏼

| Newly graduated MSP troopers to serve in the U.P.

These four men were honored among a total 61 state troopers and one motor carrier officer in a Lansing ceremony where MSP Director Col. James F. Grady II administered the Oath of Office. Check out where they'll be stationed below 🔗⬇️