CTEC
Criminal Justice
Students in the CTEC Criminal Justice program learn about law-enforcement-related professions through practical, industry-related experiences.
What is Criminal Justice?
Students in the CTEC Criminal Justice program learn about law-enforcement-related professions through practical, industry-related experiences—providing students exposure to defensive tactics, statutes, police procedures, court room procedures, verbal deescalation so they can graduate with a competitive advantage in their chosen field. Since the program prepares students for positions in fields related to law enforcement and public safety, developing and maintaining professional skills is paramount and is a significant element throughout the two-year program.
Why
We want our students to be ready for whatever comes after high school. There are over 12,000 certified members of the law enforcement community currently serving in the State of Oregon. This number does not include existing openings for certified positions, or the countless support staff, private industry professionals and legal affiliates who also play an important role in the criminal justice system and public safety. Due to retirements and natural attrition, each year there are a large number of job openings for certified police officers, with even more openings projected in the near future. A significant number of these openings go unfilled because agencies are unable to find quality candidates. Having the knowledge and skills relevant to these fields is a critical tool for gaining rapid entry into the profession. Our students are ready to start their careers with the following industry-relevant skills and knowledge:
- Practical skills: Defensive tactics, criminal investigations, crime scene processing, learning of statues, police procedures
- Communication skills: Interviewing, deescalation techniques, courtroom testimony and procedures
- Personal skills: Professional ethics, emotional survival and self-regulation
- Writing/Analytical skills: Grammar, critical thinking and case report writing
- Professional skills: Appearance, presentation, resume writing and job interviewing
- Administrative Skills: Organization and form completion
- College credit: For classes articulated through Chemeketa Community College.
- CPR/First Aid and Stop the Bleed certificates
How
Students in the Criminal Justice program learn various criminal justice and public safety skills, not only from the teachers within the program, but from industry professionals currently working in the field. These professionals impart important knowledge through practical application in the program. Students also go out into the field to see how professionals use these skills within their work environments. Students receive coaching and resources to explore career options they may want to pursue directly out of the program or with continued education. Coupled with the experiences they have throughout this program, they graduate with a plan and the ability to adjust the plan throughout their career. With a foundation of industry-standard skills, rigorous English and social studies contextualized to the skills they learn, and consistent interaction with industry, our students are ready to pursue their dreams and goals.
Criminal Justice Staff
Instructors
Enoch Humlie
Enoch Humlie holds a Bachelor of Science in Anthropology and has over six and a half years of experience as an Instructional Assistant at CTEC. Prior to joining CTEC, Enoch worked four years as a Reserve Police Officer with the McMinnville Police Department and seven and a half years as Campus Safety for the Salem-Keizer School District, bringing a strong background in student support, safety, and community engagement.
Enoch loves working at CTEC because of the students. While the team is one of the strongest Enoch has worked with, it is the students who are the reason for coming back every day and every year. They inspire him, and the opportunity to positively impact their lives—by helping prepare them for careers, professional work, and life after high school—makes this one of the most meaningful roles of his career.
When not at CTEC, Enoch enjoys spending time with his wife and daughters, reading to his daughters, writing, hiking, and watching movies.
Donna Duval
Donna Duval graduated from Gonzaga with a BA in history and an education certificate. She received her master’s in Curriculum and Instruction from Portland State University. She has taught at Milwaukie High School, Milwaukie Academy of the Arts, McMinnville High School, Media Arts Communication Academy, North Salem High School, and Sophomore Connections. She has been a teacher mentor at North Salem High School, Sophomore Connections, and McNary High School. Donna has been teaching English and Social Science in CTEC’s Law Enforcement Program since 2018. She is MILO Trained and has completed the Salem Police Department Citizen Police Academy. Her favorite thing about working at CTEC is the students. “At CTEC we have students who engage in their authentic work with enthusiasm. Seeing them come alive during scenarios, a murder investigation, our Mock Trials or just learning how to better communication, makes my day.” Donna enjoys photography, baking, watching her girls play sports, and hiking.
Matthew Hagan
Matt Hagan came to CTEC in 2023. His experience in education includes teaching classes for the L.E.R.E. program and a course on Criminal Investigations for Chemeketa Community College. Matt has been a law enforcement trainer for many years on various topics such as Domestic Violence Investigations. Matt started his law enforcement career as a Reserve Deputy Sheriff for the Marion County Sheriff’s Office in 1998. He completed the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training: Basic Police Class 253, Department of Homeland Security: Domestic Violence Investigations Instructor Course. He holds an Advanced Law Enforcement certificate through the Department of Public Safety, Standards & Training. Mat has spent 25 years in law enforcement, mostly in the local area, and has worked as a Patrol Officer, Marine Patrol Officer, a Field Training Officer and a Detective. Additionally, he has served on a Peer Support Team, Domestic Violence Team, Human Trafficking Task Force, and a Child Abuse Response Team. He has also acted as a coordinator for the Mid-Valley Reserve Training Academy. Matt is new to CTEC, and so far, what he loves about CTEC is the staff. Everyone is very outgoing and friendly. And they all say very positive things about the students; he can’t wait to meet them. What he appreciates most is spending time with his children, who are also students in the Salem-Keizer School District. In his spare time, Matt enjoys movies, live music, and outdoor activities such as fishing, hunting, camping and paddle boarding.