Lead Author: Roxie Supplee

Assistant Professor Roxie Supplee is the Director of the Department of Criminal Justice at Central Oregon Community College, where she has taught since 2009. Roxie holds a Master of Public Administration Degree with an emphasis in conflict resolution from the Hatfield School of Government at Portland State University. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Washington State University in political science and criminal justice.

Dedicated to the well-being of first responders, Roxie’s research focuses on police suicide and overall wellness, reflecting her commitment to making a meaningful impact beyond the classroom.

Contributing Author: Megan Gonzalez

Megan has a Bachelor’s Degree from Western Oregon University in Chemistry with a focus in Forensic Science. She has eleven years of previous experience working in the Corrections field, holding roles as a deputy, sergeant, and lieutenant with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office-Institutions Division. Megan is currently the Criminal Justice Program Chair and a faculty member at Chemeketa Community College, as well as a certified instructor with the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST).

Additional Contributors

• Sam Arungwa, Utah State University
• Irvin Brown, Salem-Keizer NAACP
• Alison Burke, Southern Oregon University
• Whitney Head-Potter, Portland State University
• Eric Wilkes, Utah State University