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    Steven Sondergaard is a professor of criminal justice at Defiance College. He teaches courses in criminal law, criminal investigation, evidence and procedure, and use of force/civil liability. Sondergaard has experience as an attorney in private practice, a guardian ad litem, probation officer, and police officer in both North Carolina and Ohio. He has published articles and manuals on policing policies and procedures and presented at numerous conferences on legal issues in law enforcement.

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    Steven Sondergaard is a professor of criminal justice at Defiance College. He teaches courses in criminal law, criminal investigation, evidence and procedure, and use of force/civil liability. Sondergaard has experience as an attorney in private practice, a guardian ad litem, probation officer, and police officer in both North Carolina and Ohio. He has published articles and manuals on policing policies and procedures and presented at numerous conferences on legal issues in law enforcement.

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    Steven Sondergaard, JD

    Professor of Criminal Justice


    Programs: Criminal Justice, Cyber-forensics, Forensic Science

    Phone: 419-783-2443

    Email: ssondergaard@defiance.edu
    TEACHING INTERESTS
    Criminal law, criminal investigation, evidence and procedure, and use of
    force/civil liability

    PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES
    Attorney-at-Law, Steven J. Sondergaard (Private Practice)
    Guardian ad Litem & Probate Court Investigator, Defiance County
    Juvenile/Probate Court
    Assistant County Prosecutor, Criminal Division, Hancock County Prosecutor's
    Office
    Police Officer, Field Training Officer (FTO), and Felony Task Force, Charlotte
    NC Police Department
    Police Officer, Fremont OH Police Department
    Ohio State Bar Association
    Defiance County Bar Association

    PUBLICATIONS
    (Summer 1997). “Resource Center Assists Rural Agencies in
    Establishing New Policies.” No. 5: Community Policing Consortium Vol. 1,
    Sheriff’s Times.

    1998. Policy & Procedure Manual. Fulton County Sheriff’s Office.

    1998. Policy & Procedure Manual. Defiance County Sheriff’s Office.


    (2018). "Walk Through-Yes, No or Maybe." International Union of Police
    Associations, Police Union News.

    CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
    "Critical Incidents." International Union of Police Associations Annual Attorney
    and Local Leaders Conference, Santa Fe, New Mexico

    "Critical Incidents and Legal Issues." Presented to IUPA, Northwest Ohio


    at Defiance, Ohio

    "Civil Liability in Law Enforcement and Corrections." Critical Incident Training


    (CIT) sponsored by the Four County Board of Alcohol, Drug Addiction, and
    Mental Health Services (ADAMS)

    "The evolution of active liberty in today's society." Distinguished Faculty


    lecture, Defiance College

    Northwest State Community College’s “We Are IT.” This program was
    designed for female high school students interested in the sciences,
    engineering or technology. Co-presented a Forensic Science lecture and
    demonstration with Dr. Nathan Griggs and a senior Forensic Science student

    "Advice from the Experienced Chair." Illinois Panel Chair, Consortium of


    Independent Colleges Chicago
    Assisted by Dr. Nathan Griggs, Defiance College biology professor, we
    completed a mock investigation along with the associated scientific testing.
    The program has since been televised on WGTE-TV Toledo/Supernova on
    numerous occasions

    Address centered on the concept of lifelong learning. Commencement


    speaker for Terra State Community College

    Presentations included: "Basic Skills" and "Legal Issues for the Probate Court
    Investigator." Two years' presentations were taped and later used for
    statewide training. Guest lecturer at the Ohio State Probate Court
    Investigators Association annual continuing education meeting and
    convention

    "Sexual Harassment in the Workplace" workshop for faculty and staff,


    Defiance College

    AWARDS & HONORS


    Defiance College Distinguished Faculty Award, 2008
    Statewide Distinguished Alumni Award, Ohio Association of Community
    Colleges, 2005
    Commencement Speaker, Terra State Community College, 2003
    Distinguished Alumni Award, Terra State Community College, 2002

    ACADEMIC DEGREES
    Juris Doctorate, University of Dayton School of Law
    B.A. in Criminal Justice, Pfeiffer College

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