THE FOLLOWING IS A DANVILLE AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE RELEASE
DANVILLE – Danville Area Community College (DACC) will hold its Criminal Justice and Public Safety Expo on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM in the North Main Street Parking Lot and Tech Center Lawn. This school- and community-wide event will bring together criminal justice agencies from local, state, federal, and Indiana agencies to share information and give live demonstrations.
Visitors will have the chance to interact with representatives from the Illinois State Police, Danville Fire Protection, the Army, etc., to learn about their roles, and see various demonstrations of equipment and canine units. The Expo aims to inspire greater community interest in the field of criminal justice and its practical applications. This is event is free and open to the general public. Food trucks will also be on site.
DACC’s Criminal Justice program at DACC offers an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree in Criminal Justice with both Corrections—Parole Officer and Law Enforcement options. A Certificate in Criminal Justice Corrections—Parole Officer option is also available. High school juniors and seniors interested in the field can explore these opportunities early through DACC’s College Express program, which allows them to take Criminal Justice courses while still in high school.
While the Criminal Justice program is primarily focused on preparing students for careers in law enforcement, transfer agreements are in place with Eastern Illinois University, Western Illinois University, and Indiana State University for students wishing to continue their education.
For more information about the Criminal Justice Expo or DACC’s Criminal Justice program, please contact DACC’s Advisement office at 217.443.8750 or visit the website at dacc.edu.
Danville Area Community College is a comprehensive community college serving Illinois District 507, which consists of Vermilion County and parts of Champaign, Iroquois, Edgar, and Ford counties. DACC’s main campus is located at 2000 East Main Street, Danville. The College has a higher-learning center in Hoopeston at 847 E. Orange. To apply to DACC, call 217-443-3222 or visit the Web site at www.DACC.EDU.
