Beyond the Books
For the past three years, the Justice Studies Task Force has hosted six Beyond the Books career panels. Professional in the field are invited to speak to students regarding how they obtained their career, what their job is really like, and provide advice to students interested in that field. In addition to the panel and Q&A, there is an opportunity for students to meet the presenters. Each semester has a different theme, past events covered topics such as: Probation, Law and Order, Policing, Federal Law Enforcement, After the Crime (What happens after a homicide?), and Critters in Criminal Justice. These are great informational events and provide an opportunity for students to make contacts for possible employment and/or internships!
Upcoming Beyond the Books
Event:
Careers in Investigation
When:
November 6, 2019
5:30 pm — Meet & Greet
6:00 pm - 7:45 pm — Panel
7:45 pm - 8:00 pm — Networking
Where:
MLK Library, Room 225
Speakers:
Captain Kathleen Harris — CA Department of Insurance Fraud
Nestor Torres — Private Investigator, Prestige Investigations
Rosa Vega, Chief Medical Examiner — Coroner Investigator
Kathryn Zorb — SCC PDO Investigator
Past Events
Event:
Critters in Criminal Justice - Law enforcement careers partnering and protecting animals
When:
March 1st, 2018
Speakers:
Lt. John Nores, California Dept. of Fish & Wildlife
Marissa Robinson, Sunnyvale Animal Control
Sgt. Scott Thomas, Mountain View Police Dept.
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Photos from the event...
Event:
After the Crime
When:
October 25th, 2017
Speakers:
Rosa Vega, Interim Chief Medical Examiner — Coroner Investigator
Gil Zamora, Forensic Artist — SJPD Retired
Sgt. Detective Raul Martinez, SJPD Homicide Unit
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Event:
A Career in: Federal Law Enforcement
When:
March 1st, 2017
Representatives from:
United States Postal Inspection Service
United States Secret Service
Homeland Security Investigations
Event:
A Career in Criminal Law
When:
October 26th, 2016
Speakers:
Sajid A. Khan — Deputy Alternate Defender
Beth McGowen — Santa Clara County Judge
Demetricia Sampson — Deputy District Attorney
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Event:
A Career in Policing
When:
March 10th, 2016
Speakers:
Officer Alyssa Lorenzatti, California Highway Patrol
Sergeant Frank Saunders, Santa Clara Police Department
Officer Michael White, San Jose Police Department
Event:
Santa Cruz County Probation Department
When:
October 27th, 2015
Speakers:
Chief Fernando Giraldo
Sarah Fletcher — Adult Division Director
Gina Castaneda — Deputy Probation Officer