Learn what makes the Western Illinois University Law Enforcement and Justice Administration Program the best criminal justice program in the State of Illinois. Hear from experienced faculty who have worked in their fields and take dive into their experiences in Law Enforcement and Public Safety!.
WIU: Inside the System, An LEJA Podcast
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Learn what makes the Western Illinois University Law Enforcement and Justice Administration Program the best criminal justice program in the State of Illinois. Hear from experienced faculty who have worked in their fields and take dive into their experiences in Law Enforcement and Public Safety!.
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April 30, 2026
WIU Inside the System | EP 16: Emergency Management Professor – Franco Perez
<p>Welcome to WIU: Inside the System, presented by Western Illinois University’s School of Law Enforcement and Justice Administration (LEJA).In this week's episode we are introduced to our newest professor in LEJA, Franco Perez, who teaches in Emergency Management with interests in Homeland Security, Preparedness and Planning, Security, THIRA, Red Teaming, Evacuation Planning, and Strength Training. Professor Perez discusses his journey to Western Illinois University as a student, and eventually a faculty member, as well as what he thinks the importance of AI in emergency management's future is.</p><p><br></p>
April 10, 2026
WIU Inside the System | EP 15: Real Polygraph Test: How Lie Detector Tests Actually Work
<p>Welcome to WIU: Inside the System, presented by Western Illinois University’s School of Law Enforcement and Justice Administration (LEJA).In this installment Associate Professor David Young shows us how a real polygraph test works in law enforcement. In this episode, we take you inside an actual polygraph examination and break down the science behind lie detector tests.Watch as a subject undergoes a real polygraph, and learn how investigators analyze physiological responses like heart rate, breathing, and skin conductivity to detect deception.Polygraphs are widely used in criminal investigations, background checks, and federal hiring—but how accurate are they really? This epsidoe explores the truth behind one of the most debated tools in modern policing.</p><p><br></p>
March 26, 2026
WIU Inside the System | EP 14: The Importance of a Four Year Degree in LEJA
<p>Welcome to WIU: Inside the System, presented by Western Illinois University’s School of Law Enforcement and Justice Administration (LEJA).In this installment Dr. Todd Lough is back to explain the significance of earning a four year degree in law enforcement and criminal justice. Hear his story on how his degree helped him be prepared for the academy, and why he thinks a degree will put students ahead of the game in the law enforcement and criminal justice field.</p><p><br></p>
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