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Officer Andy Cox Visits KACC Law Enforcement Program
Students gain insight into Kankakee County's ERT
While Detective Andy Cox is a member of the Village of Bourbonnais Police Department, he also serves a dual role as a member of Kankakee County's Emergency Response Team (ERT). Detective Cox has been a member of the ERT team for several years. He is an EMT and the team's medic.
Detective Cox's passion for and dedication to the job was evident as he spoke with Law Enforcement students. He presented information on the skills one needs to become a member of a team like this and the dedication one must maintain.
Students were also treated to seeing one of the robotic devices used for searches in action. (Short Video Below)
Thanks Detective Cox for sharing your time with our students.
Illinois Army National Guard teams up with KACC Law Enforcement Program
Illinois National Guard once again welcomed Kankakee Area Career Center students to their training grounds in Marseilles. Students received a full day of educational training, both in the classroom setting and on the grounds . . .
Tri-Star Martial Arts Academy comes to KACC
Master Duane Brummit
For the 3rd year, Master Duane Brummit, Owner of Tri-Star Martial Arts Academy was back in the KACC Law Enforcement Class to teach hand-to-hand defensive skills. Our Criminal Law Enforcement curriculum always gets a boost from having . . .
Hailey Livak Joined the Fight Against Children's Cancer
Wonderful Youth We Have Here at KACC
KACC Law Enforcement student, Hailey Livak took the St. Baldrick's challenge this March, raising a whopping $500 for the foundation. Hailey also attends Beecher High School. She stated she didn't want to cut her hair . . .
Officer Down Memorial Program
Students take the Reins
Andrew Medina and Hunter McClain, both KACC Law Enforcement students from Iroquois West High School, have accepted responsibility for the Officer Down Memorial Program. KACC Law Enforcement class takes the news of a fallen officer very . . .
Applying Yourself for the Future Workforce
With Ron Jackson
While this isn't the first time Ron Jackson has come to the Career Center to volunteer his time and share his expertise, his visit was greatly appreciated by our Law Enforcement students. Mr. Jackson spent an entire day with the . . .
Domestic Violence Awareness -
#letsfindasolution
Advocates from the Kankakee chapter of Harbor House visited the Career Center to speak with the Law Enforcement Students. Tracy and Lauren discussed the services Harbor House offers and the needs for the support of the victims of . . .
US Army National Guard Visit KACC
Sgt. McCall, accompanied by Staff Sgt. Crissey and Staff Sgt. Clayton came to the Career Center's Law Enforcement class to speak about and demonstrate de-escalating incidents and search techniques utilized by the Military. . . .
Law Dogs Take the Plunge!
Annual Polar Plunge into Manteno Lake
Kankakee Area Career Center Law Enforcement Students formed the team “Law Dogs” to take the annual Polar Plunge into Manteno Lake on March 4th. Career Center Law Enforcement students and their instructor Don Barber, were able . . .
"It's Army Training Sir!'
While the article headline is a direct quote from the 1981 movie hit Stripes the training KACC Law Enforcement students received at the Illinois Army National Guard facility in Marsailles, was absolutely no joke! The pictures below . . .
ATF Officer Visit to KACC
KACC Law Enforcement and Fire-Rescue-EMR Students welcomed two visitors from the Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) Department; Special Agent Jeff Marshall and his incredibly well-trained arson dog, Along with Zelda, Special Agent . . .
Josh Martin, more than Law Enforcement
Josh Martin is a fine example of taking a wonderful career to the classroom. Mr. Martin joined Team KACC in August of 2014. Not only did he have 30 years of experience as a police officer in the Village of Bradley, Mr. Martin . . .
Law Enforcement Students With ILEAS Officers
ILEAS - Illinois Law Enforcement Alarm System
According to www.ileas.org, "The Illinois Law Enforcement Alarm System ILEAS) was formed in 2002 in response to the September 11th attacks as a joint venture of the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police, the Illinois Sheriffs' . . .
Update from Christopher Canady
Every once in a while a student pops up to say hello. Earlier this month, we heard from Christopher Canady. Chris was a student in the KACC Law Enforcement class. While Chris isn't working on a career in law enforcement, . . .
Don Barber
KACC Law Enforcement Instructor
Don Barber joined Team KACC in 2014. At that time, he had retired from the Bradley Police Department. He brought with him a tremendous background and on-the-job experience. His professional work experience continues . . .
KACC Law Students Raise $1,600 for Special Olympics!
KACC Law Enforcement Instructor, Don Barber and many of his law enforcement students took the plunge into Manteno Lake raising funds in support of Special Olympics. Premium Specialties, Inc. in Bradley graciously donated matching . . .
Yes, the Morgue!
Great Experience for Law Enforcement Students
Thanks to Eric Cavender, Assistant Coroner for Kankakee County, for welcoming the KACC Law Enforcement Class to the Kankakee County Morgue. While visiting a morgue might sound like a strange place to take a short field trip, Mr. . . .
ASP Baton Training
KACC Law Enforcement Students underwent ASP Baton Training instructed by Sgt. James Jeck from the Herscher Police Department. Sgt. Jeck came to KACC and instructed students on proper strikes; . . .
Non-Deadly Force
Students Learn Defensive Tactics
KACC Law Enforcement students are learning Non-Deadly Force defensive tactics by local martial arts expert Professor Duane Brumitt of Tri-Star Martial Arts Academy located in Bradley. Brumitt comes to KACC every Thursday for 6 weeks for . . .
Traffic Stops 101
KACC Law Enforcement students learned about the basics and many of the dangers involved in making a routine traffic stop. Instructor Barber and his assistant, Josh Martin, worked with students to demonstrate and teach the . . .
Thanks Illinois State Police!
Special thanks to several members of the Illinois State Police, who teamed up with our Law Enforcement Instructor, Don Barber, and our Child Development Preschool Program to hold a Car Safety Seat Installation/Inspection right here at . . .
Busy 1st Quarter for Law Enforcement Students
First quarter for KACC Law Enforcement students went by like a flash! Instructor, Don Barber, incorporated a wide variety of activities into his curriculum. These activities compliment what is learned in the classroom. On a . . .
Update -Law Enforcement Students Undergo Self Defense Training
Short Video Added
Update - January 27, 2015 - Mr. Barber shared an additional video and pictures from the continuing Self-Defense class being taught by Mr. Brumitt: Photo's can be accessed below: . . .
Handcuff Certification Class
Law Enforcement Instructor, Don Barber, is always on the lookout for ways to broaden the learning experience for his students. This time, he sought an additional training for certification - handcuffing. Certainly handcuffing is one . . .
Thanks Mr. Cavender!
Deputy chief coroner Eric Cavender gave a presentation to KACC Fire-Rescue-EMR and Law Enforcement Students. Considering our speaker was the Deputy Chief Corner, the presentation did revolve around death in Kankakee . . .
Law Enforcement
Program Information
The Kankakee Area Career Center's Law Enforcement class allows students an opportunity to develop their knowledge in a variety of areas relating to law enforcement careers. Donald Barber, retired Police Officer from the Village of . . .
Law Enforcement Instructor Shares Vision
Don Barber
As KACC's Law enforcement instructor, Mr. Barber does a great deal with his class. His program is over the course of two school years, alternating between teaching students about traffic stops, patrol functions, investigation functions, . . .
Officer James Jeck & Law Enforcement Class
Former Bradley Police Sergeant and current Herscher Officer James Jeck is shown observing Kankakee Area Career Center Students training with the police baton. Officer Jeck is a certified police baton instructor. Officer Jeck came . . .
Law Students Visit National Guard Armory
Law Enforcement Instructor Bruce Barber was delighted to take his students to the Illinois National guard Armory for Illinoiis Emergency Alarm System Training (ILEASA). Following the event, Mr. Barber stated "these young men and . . .
