Babaamaajimowinan (Telling of news in different places)
Babaamaajimowinan (Telling of news in different places)
Pictured from Left to Right: Frank Homer- Retired Chief Deputy/Sheriff from Hubbard County/Current LLTC Instructor Phil Hodapp – Sheriff Beltrami County – Retired BCA Special Agent/Bemidji Field Office Mike Robinson – Assistant Chief Leech Lake Tribal Police ____________ Sgt. Pike Bay Township Police Department Daniel Gazelka – Chief of Police – Clearbrook – Graduate of the LLTC LE Program Steve Kovacic – Hibbing Community College LE Instructor/Ret. Beltrami County Sheriff Jamie Allen – White Earth Tribal Police – Graduate of the LLTC LE Program Ryan Solee – Chief Deputy – Clearwater County Sheriffs Office/Graduate of the LE Program, Dr. Erma Vizenor, LLTC President Becky Hagenah, Wife Rochelle Hagenah, Daughter
Picture from Left to Right: LLTC Alum Daniel Gazelka, Chief of Police LLTC Alum Jamie Allen, White Earth Tribal Police LLTC Alum Ryan Solee, Chief Deputy Clearwater County Sheriffs Office
Monday, 09/26/2016 - The Leech Lake Tribal College was honored by Becky Hagenah, the wife of former Law Enforcement Coordinator Steve Hagenah in receiving a memorial. The memorial will support the creation of a law enforcement scholarship, which will allow LLTC students to defray some of the costs related to MN POST Skills based training, the final step in their academic career to becoming a police officer in the state of Minnesota.
"Steve Hagenah had such a profound impact on the Leech Lake Area, first starting to work as a Cass Lake Police Officer, and ending his career with the MN Bureau of Criminal Apprehension as a Special Agent. Steve solved numerous cases, and helped many people through difficult times in the community. But the most enduring part of Steve, was what he did behind the scenes, to train, mentor and education others. He had a great gift of connecting with people, and making them feel like they were the most important person in the room. He instilled his values to his students at the college. Many of whom recounted story, after story of how Steve had impacted them personally. Steve was a true law enforcement professional, and he will be missed. This scholarship is one way which we can continue to honor his tremendous legacy, and ensure that his ethos and humor is around for decades to come." said Matt Stiehm, LLTC Law Enforcement Program Coordinator.
Friends, colleagues, alumni and current students were present to welcome the gift from the Hagenah family. "We write our obituaries throughout our lives; Steve wrote his in a way that still has impact today. We are honored to have such commitment to our Law Enforcement Program and to the Law Enforcement communities," said Dr. Erma Vizenor, LLTC President.
The Law Enforcement Program is one of the most successful programs at the College with many alumni working directly in the field of study. Graduates of the program are current Chief of Police, Sherriff, and Police Officers for various agencies. Others found employment in public sectors in administration and law.
Individuals who are interested in the Law Enforcement Program are encouraged to contact Matt Stiehm, Law Enforcement Coordinator at (218) 335-4200 or by email at matt.stiehm@lltc.edu. Please contact Student Services for more information on the admission process for Spring 2017 term.
Leech Lake Tribal College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, with the mission to provide quality education grounded in Anishinaabe values.
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