Learn in Order to Serve
Curriculum Vitae

Joseph M. Wells

Academic Background

Master of Science, Public Administration, Calumet College of Saint Joseph’s
Bachelor of Science, Law Enforcement Management, Calumet College of Saint Joseph’s
Associate of Science, Broadcast Production Technology, Vincennes University

Professional Licenses and Certifications

Indiana Law Enforcement Training Board training provider,
  DBA: Midwest Law Enforcement Training Institute, LLC
Indiana Law Enforcement Academy Certified Instructor
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Certified Instructor
in the discipline of  Standardized Field Sobriety Testing
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center Certified Instructor
in the discipline of  Domestic Violence
International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association (ILEETA) member.
Certified Field Training Officer

Midwest Law Enforcement Training Institute
www.mleti.com
I founded the Midwest Law Enforcement Training Institute (MLETI) as a means to increase my instructional
opportunities and conduct research in the field of law enforcement report writing.  Current projects include
the development of a standardized police report writing method, submission of technical articles to law
enforcement periodicals and authoring of two books that address the subject.
MLETI became a certified training provider under the
Indiana Law Enforcement Training Board in 2007.
 
Academic Teaching Experience

Report Writing
  In 1998, the Northwest Indiana Law Enforcement Training Center saw a need for a report writing program.  
With a background in media and communications, I was asked to develop a four hour course that was to be
presented during in-service training many times during the academic year.  The demand for the program
grew and soon the course was expanded to include field interviewing techniques and courtroom testimony.
 In 2004, I developed a twelve hour basic report writing program specifically for the Northwest Indiana Law
Enforcement Academy recruit class.

Courtroom Testimony
  The Courtroom Testimony program was developed after several students of the Report Writing in-service
program asked about how to present their reports in a courtroom setting.  The topic was added to the report
writing course and eventually expanded to a four then six hour stand alone course offering.  Students study
the courtroom proceedings as indicated in the Indiana State Statutes, basic presentation techniques and
critique video taped courtroom proceedings.  The six hour program features a moot court with prosecuting
attorneys appearing as guest lecturers.

Standardized Field Sobriety Testing
 I received specialized training and instructor certification through the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in the field of OWI Detection and administering the Standardized Field Sobriety
Testing (SFST) battery of tests.  I greatly enjoy this field because I believe that our society deserves to be
protected from people who make poor choices and drive impaired.

Domestic Violence
  I completed a Domestic Violence instructor certification course through the Federal Law Enforcement
Training Center (FLETC) and was immediately designated as a Domestic Violence Officer for the Town of
Munster Police Department.  I have presented the FLETC program as in-service training through the
Northwest Indiana Law Enforcement Academy and conduct annual mandated training programs for the Town
of Munster Police Department.

Media Relations
  Prior to law enforcement, I spent ten years as a full time working member of the news media and am still an
active freelance sports announcer.  With my unique “insiders” knowledge of the industry, I have been a
featured speaker and guest instructor for media relations programs.  My favorite media topic to present is
entitled, “P.D. - P.R.:  The Pro-Active Approach to Developing a Positive Public Image.”

Miscellaneous Teaching Positions
Citizens Police Academy – I taught various law enforcement topics to members of the general public during
this six week program.
Defensive Driving School – I conducted training certified by the Bureau of Motor Vehicles to people who had
received traffic citations.

Law Enforcement Work Experience
Town of Munster Police Department (2001-Current)
Jasper County Sheriff’s Department (1998-2001)
Town of New Chicago Police Department (1996-1998)

Other Work Experience
Freelance Radio, Television and Public Address Sports Announcer
  Currently conduct sports announcing business under the name AnnouncerJoe.com
Corporate Security - Showboat Casino, Inc
Regional Radio Sports Network
  Co-founder, V.P. of Production Services
US Cable of Northern Indiana
  Television Sports Director
WWJY Radio, Crown Point, IN
  Sports Announcer and News Director

Personal Interests
Sailing – I began racing sailboats with my father when I was just six years old.  
Now I am the skipper/owner of “The Second Impulse” C class racing scow at Cedar Lake (Indiana) Yacht Club
where I race with the Sunday club series.  
Dad is my crew.

Motorsports - I began racing stock cars while in high school and continue to hang around the sport today.  
Most recently I combined my love of motorsports with my broadcast background as the
"Voice of Illiana Motor Speedway" Chicagoland's only half-mile paved oval.

Woodworking – I have a wood shop where I construct adult sized toys such as sailboats and hovercraft.  
I also enjoy building smaller items to market at local craft shows.

Sports – As a lifelong sports fan, I enjoy participating in all types of sports whether as a player,
official, coach or league management.