The University Police Department

welcomes in the New Year 2018. We are

looking forward to a bright and energetic

year. The New Year Baby is helping us kick

off the year right. What’s your new years

resolution? Here are some common top 10: 1.) Lose weight,

2.) Quit smoking, 3.) Quit drinking, 4.) Save money,

5.) Eat healthier, 6.) Spend more time with family, 7.)

Travel, 8.) Have better sleep, 9.) Spend less time on social

media, 10.) Enjoy life to the fullest. Certain things catch

your eye,but pursue only those that capture the heart.

The North East Multi-Regional Training, Inc. (NEMRT) has invited to Chief of

Police Derek Ferguson to becoming a member of their Personnel Committee.

NEMRT provides training programs to law enforcement personnel throughout the

Chicagoland area. The Personnel Committee is directly responsible to the Advisory Board of Directors for the review of all significant personnel actions and providing advice to the Director on issues of filling vacancies, terminations, discipline, and professional development of personnel.

January 11th is National Human Trafficking Awareness. The University

Police would like to invite you to an informative presentation on Human

Trafficking. The presentation is open to the Benedictine community and

public, 18 years an older.

Join us for a presentation by Detective Rich

Wistocki from Naperville Police Department

High Technology Crimes Unit and Be Sure

Consulting. Det. Wistocki authored the State of

Illinois Sexting Law and the State of Illinois

Sexual Exploitation of a Child law. He has par-

ticipated in the United States Secret Service

Chicago Electronic Task Force and works to

train law enforcement, schools, parents, and

children on internet crimes. He also recently

presented at a TEDx conference in Naperville.

For this event, Det. Wistocki will be speaking

about cyber crimes and the use of technology

in sexual assault, domestic violence, dating

violence, and stalking. Det. Wistocki will share

knowledge about these crimes, how to protect

yourself and others, and how to report.