Zoe Feighner ’19,
Michigan State Police Trooper Zoe Feighner ’19 recently began her criminal justice career as a Michigan State Police trooper. Her job is not only to serve and protect, but to promote social justice, community relationships and trust in the police force. Feighner believes her role as a criminal justice professional allows her “to be the change you wish to see in the world.”
Q: Why did you decide to pursue a career in the criminal justice field? A: I wanted to make a difference in people's lives. I’m a firm believer that you have to be the change you wish to see in the world, and I feel that working in the criminal justice field can help me do that.
Q: How do you feel you contribute to your community as a CJ professional? A: I'm still fairly new to the CJ profession, but I feel that just being able to let people talk about what is upsetting them makes them feel a lot better and gives them a better view of CJ professionals.
Q: How have you carried lessons from Olivet College in to the workplace? A: Every day I am using the elements of crimes that I studied in my Michigan Criminal Law Class. I am evaluating crime scenes and paying attention to details similar to what I learned in the Cold Case Investigations course. I also believe that Olivet College has helped me prepare for interacting with diverse people and different cultures.
Q: What is your favorite part of your job? A: Every day is different. You never know the kind of day you are going to have. You always have to be on your toes. I love interacting with people. My goal is to create a positive interaction, so people may have a better outlook on police officers.
“I’m a firm believer that you have to be the change you wish to see in the world, and I feel that working in the criminal justice field can help me do that.”
— Zoe Feighner ’19
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