As of 2021, women represent only a little more than 13% of full-time law enforcement professionals in the United States.  Macomb student Jordan Fabbri, 23, is on track to become one of the few female police officers when she graduates with her associate degree in law enforcement in the fall of 2025.

After years of contemplating what to study, Jordan decided to study law enforcement. “As cliché as it may sound, I want to help people (and) specifically our country,” Jordan said.  “My passion for making a difference led me to focus on counterterrorism, and as I continue my education in this field, I am confident that I will be able to achieve my goal.”

Macomb’s law enforcement program provides a solid foundation

Jordan, 23, graduated from L’Anse Cruse High School in 2019 and started taking classes shortly after. Due to the pandemic in 2020 and other reasons, Jordan took a break from her education.  

After three years, she decided to come back to Macomb to earn a law enforcement degree. At Macomb, she is learning about:

• Criminal law
• Juvenile issues
• Evidence gathering
• Criminal investigations
• Loss prevention
• Terrorism
• Computer-related crime
• Laboratory techniques and more.

Macomb’s instructors bring real-world experience to the classroom

Since many of the law enforcement faculty are also working professionally in the field, they bring knowledge beyond the books.

“Our faculty have extensive experience in law enforcement, and they bring real-world knowledge and insights into the classroom,” said Samantha Bowlin, a Macomb law enforcement faculty member.  “This practical experience helps bridge the gap between theory and practice.”

Jordan said she is thankful for the “street smart” insight provided by Bowlin and her network within the law enforcement community.  “She is a professor who will use her connections in the law enforcement community to help students get jobs or internships,” Jordan said.

Now is a great time to consider law enforcement as a career

Jordan is entering the law enforcement field at an ideal time. Many regions are experiencing a high demand for law enforcement professionals, and the field is evolving with advancements in technology and improved training methods.  “AI and advanced forensic techniques are making law enforcement work more sophisticated and impactful,” Bowlin said.

If you’re interested in the opportunities that are possible after earning an associate degree in law enforcement, please visit our law enforcement page.