
Welcome to WIU: Inside the System, presented by Western Illinois University’s School of Law Enforcement and Justice Administration (LEJA).In this episode, Professor David Young shares his incredible journey as a 26-year FBI Special Agent. Assigned to the Atlanta and Springfield Divisions of the FBI, Professor Young investigated cases involving: Violent crimes, Public corruption, Civil rights violations, Criminal enterprises, Bank robbery & kidnapping, White-collar crime, Drug trafficking.He also served as Acting Chief Division Counsel for the Springfield Division. He was part of the FBI Evidence Response Team, responding to historic events such as the Oklahoma City bombing, the Centennial Olympic Park bombing, and the World Trade Center bombing.Since 2019, Professor Young has been part of the faculty at Western Illinois University, bringing his field experience into the classroom to prepare the next generation of law enforcement and criminal justice professionals.Don’t miss this deep dive into the real-world experiences of an FBI Special Agent turned professor.