Reflections Magazine Issue #70 - Fall 2009 | Page 22

Alumni Feature

More than 30 years ago, Siena Heights’
criminal justice program began as a
simple suggestion. In the aftermath of
the Detroit riots, then City of Adrian
police officer and current SHU board
member Larry Richardson pitched the
concept to Siena Heights leaders, who
decided to start a program to fill a
community need.

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Sister Beth Butler, OP, the daughter of
a Detroit police officer, was tapped to
begin the program, and she used her
energy and experience to quickly grow
the program. Over that time, the program has turned out a remarkable
number of law enforcement leaders,
including police chiefs, judges, sheriffs
—even Secret Service agents.
During this year’s Homecoming Weekend, Siena welcomes back its criminal
justice graduates as part of a special
“Law & Order: SHU” reunion theme.

By Doug Goodnough