Adjunct Professor
Criminal Justice
Telephone: 630-844-5529
Fax: 630-844-7830
Email Address: jmazurek@aurora.edu
After serving his country in the United States Marine Corps, James Mazurek proudly worked for the Penn Central Railroad, Village of Lombard, and the City of West Chicago Police Departments, retiring as a Deputy Chief. In 1983, he began teaching in the Criminal Justice Program at College of DuPage and joined the adjunct faculty staff at Aurora University in 2000. Jim assists our students in their career development and future goals through his expertise, aptitude, and intelligence by merging the academic and real world knowledge. Jim is available to answer student questions, be an educator, a role model, offer direction, and listen.
Education
M.S. Criminal Justice Administration - Aurora University
B.A. Criminal Justice - Aurora University
A.A. Criminal Justice - College of DuPage
Police Executive Program - Southern Police Institute, Louisville, Kentucky
Human Resource Management for Senior Officers - Northwestern University
Dimensional Management Training Institute - Illinois State Police Academy
Areas of Specialization
Principles of Administration and Management
Leadership Skills
Supervision of Personnel
Police Science and Law Enforcement
Community Policing
Courses Taught
Police Organization and Management
Criminal Investigations
Criminal Evidence and Procedure
Police Management
Parole and Probation
School and Delinquency
Policing America
Highlights of Honors and Awards
West Chicago P.D., Commendation of Merit (2002), Double Homicide
Officer of the Year for the State of Illinois for Excellence in Crime Prevention
Arleen Rooney Award (Volunteerism and Participation in National Night Out Events)
Bronze Big Horn Award (Distinguished Service to Police Exploring)
Police Advisor of the Year (Police Exploring - Boy Scouts of America)
Publications
Mazurek, James L. and Bruce Malkin (1991). "Today's Policing With the Hispanic Community": Illinois Municipal Review.
Mazurek, James L. (1991). "Body Language - An Important and Forgotten Ingredient During a Communication Exchange": Illinois Municipal Review.
Mazurek, James L. (1989). "The Makings of a Great Police Officer": The American Society of Law Enforcement Trainers.
Mazurek, James L. (1989). "Attitude": Illinois Municipal Review.
Mazurek, James L. (1989). "Loyalty - Management's Forgotten Trust": Illinois Municipal Review.
Professional Contributions
Faculty Selection Staff Advisor - Aurora University
West Chicago Lions Club - Past President
DuPage County Senior Police Management Association - Past President
Intergovernmental Risk Management Association (Police Chiefs Operations Committee) - Past President and Board Member
State Police Academy - Police Recruit Supervisor/Advisor, 400-10 Class
Other Interests
Grandchildren
Toys- For- Tots Program - United States Marine Corps, DuPage County Detachment
Bowling
Sports
