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Registration opens:
December 24th, 2026

Criminal Justice 101

With the Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office

2027-01-12 18:00:00 2027-01-12 19:15:00 America/New_York Criminal Justice 101 Join the Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office for a presentation on how the criminal justice system works! Portage District Library - *Austin/Sugarloaf & West Lake Rooms

Tuesday, January 12
6:00pm - 7:15pm

Portage District Library

*Austin/Sugarloaf & West Lake Rooms

Join the Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office for a presentation on how the criminal justice system works!

Registration Required

The criminal justice system and its many processes can be daunting, confusing, and discouraging for those outside of it. Join Lt. Michael Boisonault from the Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office as he provides a basic outline of how the criminal justice system works so that you can engage with the system in a more informed way and, perhaps, appreciate the painstaking work undertaken in pursuing justice.

This talk will include a presentation on the basics of criminal justice as well as a Q&A period.

(This talk is for purely educational purposes. There will be no provision of legal advice).

Presenter Information

Lieutenant Michael Boisonault is the Accreditation Manager for the Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office. He has extensive experience as a detective and in educating both the public and the Sheriff's Office.

Accommodations
All participants are welcome. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided, please email Jacob Lambert in advance of your visit.

Location Details: Austin, Sugarloaf, and West Lake rooms which are located on the lower level of the library.

Event Contact: Jacob Lambert

AGE GROUP: | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Presentation |

TAGS: | 4:Adult Dept | 3:Standard | 2:In person | 1:Adult (18+) |

Portage District Library

Phone: 269-329-4544

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