Miranda Fogal

Motivated college graduate aspiring to build a career in law enforcement. My experience as a collegiate athlete has instilled a strong work ethic, an ability to thrive under pressure, and a commitment to excellence in all my endeavors. Through various internships with law enforcement agencies in Kansas and Illinois, I have gained valuable insights into the field and developed a comprehensive understanding of law enforcement practices. Driven by a passion for helping others, I am eager to join the Bloomfield Police Department team to make a positive impact on public safety and community relations.

• IS- 00100.C- Introduction to Incident Command System, ICS 100, FEMA: Emergency Management Institute. Completed: September 2022.
• IS-00230.E: Fundamentals of Emergency Management, FEMA: Emergency Management Institute. Completed: October 2022.
• IS- 00860.C: The National Infrastructure Protection Plan, An Introduction, FEMA: Emergency Management Institute. Completed: December 2022.
• IS- 00288.A: The Role of Voluntary Organizations in Emergency Management, FEMA: Emergency Management Institute. Completed: January 2023.
• IS- 00700.B: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System, FEMA: Emergency Management Institute. Completed: February 2023.
• IS- 00020.23: Diversity Awareness Course 2023, FEMA: Emergency Management Institute. Completed: April 2023.
• IS- 00200.C: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response ICS-200, FEMA: Emergency Management Institute. Completed: May 2023.
• IS-01300: Introduction to Continuity of Operations, FEMA: Emergency Management Institute. Completed: January 2024.
• IS- 0200: National Preparedness Goal and System Overview, FEMA: Emergency Management Institute. Completed: January 2024.
• IS-2900.A: National Disaster Recovery Framework, FEMA: Emergency Management Institute. Completed: January 2025.
• IS-29.A: Public Information Officer Awareness, FEMA: Emergency Management Institute. Completed: February 2025.

Collegiate Softball Athlete, Spoon River College, Canton, Illinois, 08/01/19, 05/31/22, During my time as an athlete at Spoon River College, I had learned a lot of life lessons that made me the person I am today. Leadership skills was required for me adopt as a starting pitcher. Learning to work with others and accommodating with my teammates to be successful in our sport and as a team. This, along with many other skills like time management skills, ability to work under pressure, and respecting people above me like my coaches. While being part of the softball team, we had many volunteer opportunities to help connect with the community and perform selfless acts. 

Collegiate Softball Athlete, Kansas Wesleyan University, Salina, Kansas, 08/01/22, 05/31/24, Following junior college, I went on to continue my academics and athletics at Kansas Wesleyan University. When coming to Kansas Wesleyan, my passion for the Criminal Justice field increased dramatically due to my advisor and instructors and it inspired me to want to protect and help citizens. While still being a student-athlete, I grew even more as a character and a leader by helping a bigger softball team work for a common goal. Looking into the different programs through Kansas Wesleyan, I found that Law Enforcement intrigued me and I want to be a part of that team once I am done with athletics and acquired my bachelors degree in Criminal Justice.

• Kendra Pratt, Professor in the Criminal Justice Department and Former Officer at Salina Police Department & Drug Task Force, kendra.pratt@kwu.edu, 1 (785) 820-7575
• Bernard Botson, Professor of Emergency Management and Former Military and Deputy at Saline County Sheriff's Department, bernard.botson@kwu.edu, 1 (314) 691-1651
• Brian Rogers, Current Sergeant at Champaign Police Department, brian.rogers@champaignil.gov, 1 (217) 902-1357
• Charles George, Restaurant Manager, squeeges@hotmail.com, 1 (785) 643-8700
• John Bassett, Head Softball Coach and Athletic Director at Spoon River College, john.bassett@src.edu, 1 (309) 839-3730
• Tony Policandriotes, Vice-President Special Operations Advisory Group and Former Police Officer at Will County Sheriff's Department and Former DEA in Chicago, Illinois, tony@ussoag.com, 1 (815) 693-6009