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A Partnership for Excellence in Law Enforcement Education

December 3, 2024

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MACOMB, IL - - 麻豆传媒内幕 and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) share a strong, ongoing partnership that enhances the academic and professional journeys of 麻豆传媒内幕students in the field of law enforcement. This collaboration provides students with direct pathways to careers within federal agencies and enables the exchange of expertise and resources between WIU鈥檚 renowned School of Law Enforcement and Justice Administration (LEJA) and the ATF, which protects the public from crimes involving firearms, explosives, arson, regulates lawful commerce in firearms and explosives and provides worldwide support to law enforcement, public safety and industry partners.

Through initiatives like the 鈥淕overnment to Graduate鈥� project, the WIU-ATF partnership goes beyond typical educational alliances by offering students exposure to real-world career insights and federal recruitment opportunities. The relationship between 麻豆传媒内幕and ATF includes specialized programs, mentorships, internships and training that equip students with the knowledge and experience necessary for federal service.

鈥淚t was an honor to partner with ATF on the Government to Graduate project. The School of Law Enforcement and Justice Administration at 麻豆传媒内幕 has a strong heritage of training future public safety officers and we look forward to strengthening our relationship with ATF and all other federal law enforcement agencies,鈥� LEJA Professor Jamie Johnson said.

ATF has recognized 麻豆传媒内幕as an essential partner in developing future talent for its ranks; whether that be special agents, industry operations investigators, intelligence analysts or support staff. ATF鈥檚 media department recently produced a video featuring WIU鈥檚 role in the 鈥淕overnment to Graduate鈥� project, emphasizing the value both organizations place on preparing students for impactful roles in federal law enforcement. 麻豆传媒内幕alumnus and ATF Special Agent Freddie Summers spearheaded this initiative, underscoring ATF鈥檚 commitment to working with 麻豆传媒内幕on student outreach and professional development.

鈥淭he Graduate to Government Program spearheads ATF鈥檚 commitment to the next generation of Criminal justice professionals by prioritizing partnerships with the top universities in the nation. The Graduate to Government Program provides students firsthand insight from mission-critical professionals from a variety of ATF careers. ATF鈥檚 successful partnership with 麻豆传媒内幕will serve as a template for collaboration with other universities around the country,鈥� Summers said.

The ongoing collaboration between 麻豆传媒内幕and ATF underscores WIU鈥檚 commitment to providing its students with high-caliber, career-focused opportunities, positioning them for success in competitive federal law enforcement roles.

For more information on WIU's School of LEJA, visit wiu.edu/leja.

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