Law Enforcement and Public Safety
The Law and Public Safety Program includes courses in Court Systems, Correctional Services, Law Enforcement 2, Crime Scene Investigations, and Law Practicum. These courses allow students to explore Law and Public Safety professions and skills through hands-on learning such as investigations, fingerprinting, handcuffing, Skills USA competitions, conflict simulations, physical training, CPR, First Aid, defense tactics, criminal procedure, and mock trials.
Instructors
Advanced Legal Skills I Court Systems I Practicum in Legal Studies
I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary Education and Social Studies from Baylor University. SIC’EM Bears! Additionally, I earned a Juris Doctorate from Texas A&M School of Law (Texas Wesleyan).
I am motivated by family as a wife and mom of three. I am very passionate about studying and teaching Law, and I look forward to inspiring that passion in students!
Stephen Gochal
Forensic Science I Practicum in Law Enforcement
My name is Stephen Gochal, I am new to public education but not new to teaching. I am a retired Police Officer with over 20 years in public safety.
Early in my career I was also certified as a Firefighter and EMT. I was a TCOLE certified instructor and worked with our Police Department’s Youth Explorer program for over two decades.
In my free time I enjoy watching my kids play sports and many outdoor activities, unless it's August in TX then I like indoor activities.
Jennifer Balzer
Court Systems I Advanced Legal Skills I Practicum in Legal Studies
I have a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Bethel University, in McKenzie Tennessee. I have an extensive criminal justice/law enforcement background, which includes Crisis Intervention Team Instructor and Hostage Negotiator.
I have a wonderfully supportive husband, two high school-aged children, and two dogs (Shelby and Duckie). I look forward to building my students' confidence in and outside of the classroom and inspiring them to be great leaders.
Junie LeBlanc
Forensic Science I Honors Forensic Science
My name is Junie Leblanc. This is my first year at KCAL. I teach Forensic Science under the Law Enforcement track. I obtained a B.Sc. and M.Sc. from Midwestern State University and subsequently worked at UT Southwestern Medical center as a researcher in the Department of Psychiatry. I then obtained an M.A. at Prairie View A&M university.
My last nine years was spent teaching Chemistry and Biology at a high school and part of this time, teaching various Biology courses at the Lone Star College. During this time I started working towards my doctoral degree. I have a husband and two sons both in college. I love family. I love friends and I love life!