Law Enforcement Career Transition

Jason Childers has been teaching at Alexandria Technical & Community College Since December 2003. He is a 1991 Graduate of the Law Enforcement Program and was a Law Enforcement Officer at both the city and county levels prior to coming to teach at ATCC.

Education

• A.A.S Degree, Law Enforcement, Alexandria Technical & Community College
• MN P.O.S.T Licensed 1991

Occupational History

• Jailor - Washington County Sheriff's Department, MN
• Police Officer - Cambridge Police Department, MN
• Police Officer - Mora Police Department, MN
• Police Officer - Metropolitan Transit Police, MN
• Deputy Sheriff - Washington County Sheriff's Department, MN
• Law Enforcement Instructor - Alexandria Technical & Community College, MN

Certified Instructor in the following areas

• Master Instructor Defense Tactics, Baton, PR-24 and Handcuffing – Monadnock/Safariland Training Council
• Krav Maga Law Enforcement Instructor - Krav Maga Worldwide
• Gracie Survival Tactics Level 2 Instructor-Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy
• Law Enforcement Physical Fitness Specialist - Cooper Institute
• Public Safety Wellness Instructor - National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)
• Lateral Vascular Neck Restraint System Instructor - National Law Enforcement Training Center
• OC, Chemical Agents, Distraction Devices, Specialty Impact Munitions Instructor - Safariland Training Group
• S.P.E.A.R System Instructor - Blauer Tactical Systems
• Advanced Taser Instructor X-26/X2/X26P - Taser International
• Handgun/Shotgun Instructor
• Police Rifle Instructor
• Live Fire Facility Instructor
• Ground Defense, Knife Defense and Maximal Empty Hand Control Techniques Instructor - Minnesota Kali Group

Education

• B.S., North Dakota State University
• ND Police & Sheriff's Basic Training

Occupational History

• Fargo, ND Police Department
• Patrol, Field Training Officer, Staff/Community Services

Began teaching at ATCC as a full-time law enforcement instructor in 2006 after working as a police officer for 20 years. Taught at ATCC for approximately five years as an Adjunct Instructor before full-time employment.

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Law Enforcement, 2016, Metro State University
• MN P.O.S.T. certified - 1986
• 1986 graduate of ATCC (AAS Degree in Law Enforcement)
• 1984 graduate of Olivia High School

Occupational History

• 2006 - 2018: Parkers Prairie Police Dept. (part-time patrol officer)
• 1999 - 2006: Alexandria Police Dept. (6 years patrol, 1 year investigations, member of S.W.A.T. Team)
• 1986 - 1999: Glencoe Police Dept. (5 years patrol, 7 years investigations, member of S.W.A.T Team)

Instructor Certifications

• Firearms
• Use of Force
• TASER
• Expandable Baton
• Controlled FORCE
• PPCT (Pressure Point Control Tactics)
• Armorer - Glock and Remington
• ALICE Instructor
• Active Shooter Instructor

Mandi VanOverbeke began teaching at Alexandria Technical & Community College as a full-time Law Enforcement Instructor in 2015. She is a 2001 graduate of the ATCC Skills Program and was a Law Enforcement Officer and Investigator prior to coming to teach at ATCC. She was previously employed at Ridgewater College as a full-time Instructor and Professional Peace Officer Education Coordinator. She taught at St. Cloud State University for approximately five years as an Adjunct Instructor.

Education

• Skills Certification, Law Enforcement, Alexandria Technical & Community College
• MN P.O.S.T Licensed 2001
• B.S. Degree, Criminal Justice, St. Cloud State University
• M.S. Degree, Criminal Justice, St. Cloud State University

Occupational History

• Jailor - Douglas County Sheriff's Department, MN
• Police Officer - St. Cloud Police Department, MN
  • Field Training Officer
  • Community Crime Impact Team
  • Crisis Intervention Coach
  • PR-24 Instructor
  • Honor Guard
  • President of the Police Benefit Association
• Investigator - St. Cloud Police Department, MN
• Professional Peace Officer Education Coordinator and Instructor - Ridgewater College, MN
• Law Enforcement Instructor - Alexandria Technical & Community College, MN