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Instructors

 

Doug Needham

Assistant Police Training Specialist

Phone: (217) 244-2284
Email: dneedham@illinois.edu

 

Education

Seeking
Master Degree in Criminal Justice Management, Lewis University
1997
Associate of Science in Business Administration, Waubonsee Community College
1995
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Criminal Social Justice, Lewis University
1990
Certificate of Advanced Study in Criminal Justice Management, Aurora University

 

Relevant Experience

2000-2006
International experience in emerging democratic nations - ICITAP based curricula, including assignments as Program Manager/Senior Police Advisor, Senior Technical Advisor, and International Police Trainer.
1979-2000
Aurora Illinois Police Department - Retired Lieutenant, Patrol, Vice and Narcotics Enforcement, Domestic Violence Reduction Unit, Special Response Team, Investigative Deadly Force Team, and Office of Professional Standards.

 

Honors

  • USDOJ Appreciation Award
  • Human Dignity Award, State of Illinois
  • Illinois Attorney General’s Victims of Violent Crimes Service Award
  • Award of Honor for outstanding narcotics enforcement (twice)
  • Certificate of Merit, a national award presented by DEA
  • Ed Williams Drug Enforcement Award