About the Program

Sno-Isle TECH Criminal Justice students will explore a wide variety of careers in law enforcement and the criminal justice system. This program is meant to mirror the experience of a police academy. This is a physically demanding program (P.E. high school equivalency available) that also calls for strong writing skills in order to be successful during industry related requirements such as writing police reports, search warrants, traffic violations and more. Students will have the opportunity to speak to current law enforcement & criminal justice professionals that will assist students in preparing for a career within the Criminal Justice system.

Subjects include Introduction to Criminal Justice & Criminal Investigations. Students will learn case laws that govern how law enforcement agencies operate and techniques in crime scene investigations using forensic science, critical thinking, and will experience the meticulous work of crime scene processing. Students will also have the unique opportunity to engage in the practical application of police skills including defensive tactics, weapons defense, proper handcuffing, lethal and non-lethal weapon application, fingerprinting, evidence processing & collection, and evidence interpretation. Student assessments consist of a mock trial where students will demonstrate their knowledge of a criminal trial and how the justice system works. Additionally, students will work in investigative teams and examine evidence to solve a simulated criminal case. Successful students will have an above average level of maturity, attendance, discipline, and integrity.

Successful students may receive OSHA-10 certification for Law Enforcement and 10 college credits from Everett Community College through the College in the High School program. Currently, college credit fees for these 10 credits are paid for by the State of Washington.

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Myron Travis has taught at Shoreline Community College and Everett Community College in conjunction with full time police work. He is passionate about education and considers it a privilege to teach and mentor young students. He joins Sno-Isle TECH with more than 36 years of law enforcement experience. He is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and after being honorably discharged he began his law enforcement career with the Detroit Police Department in 1985. ​

Myron Travis worked various assignments and was promoted to the rank of sergeant in 1999. He supervised street investigations and developed police response initiatives to crime analysis data and crime trends. His awards include Officer of the Year, a Life Saving Medal, two (2) Departmental Citations, and three (3) Departmental Commendations. After retiring from the Detroit Police Department, he joined the Mukilteo Police Department and served as the department’s Crime Prevention Officer and Public Information Officer. He joins us after retiring from the Mukilteo Police Department in 2021.​

Myron Travis earned his Bachelor’s degree from University of Michigan-Dearborn with high distinction and has a minor in Sociology. He is a member of The Golden Key International Honor Society and the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives-Washington Chapter (NOBLE).