Joseph “Joe” R. Carlson, Jr. Job Title: Professor of Criminal Justice Years at UNK: 26 (1993-2019); Served as chair of the Department of Criminal justice from 2000-07 Education: Bachelor of Arts in law enforcement and political science, Brigham Young University, 1973; Master of Business Administration, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville, 1977; Ph.D., University of Southern Mississippi, 1986. Family: Wife of 48 years, Pam; Daughters Shandy Vogt and Katherine … [Read more...] about From military to education, Carlson’s career about caring for students, people
Joe Carlson
Terrorism class studies police reaction times, weapon use
By SARA GIBONEY, UNK Communications KEARNEY – University of Nebraska at Kearney students are learning firsthand how stressful a police officer’s job can be in a potentially lethal situation. Inside a UNK classroom recently, red lights flashed on targets set up against a dry erase board. Students, lined up in the front of the classroom, raised laser pistols and shot at the targets. “When the target’s light comes on, it represents the short time an officer has to … [Read more...] about Terrorism class studies police reaction times, weapon use
Joe Carlson brings military, police background to UNK criminal justice classrooms
“I like to talk to our students, especially if they look a little bit lonely or sad. I’ll smile and say ‘hi,’ and they’ll smile back. I’ll think maybe I helped them out a little bit today and made them feel a bit better. I like making people feel happy.” - Joe Carlson, Criminal Justice Professor By ANDREW HANSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Joe Carlson was 10 years old when his dad took him to the county parade near the family farm in southern Idaho. As floats, … [Read more...] about Joe Carlson brings military, police background to UNK criminal justice classrooms
