Alum Visits Criminal Justice Class with K9

Luke Weston ’18 recently visited Trinity with his K-9 dog Hudson, to talk about his experiences and answer questions from students. Weston, a detective with the Kane County (Ill.) Sheriff’s Office, visited a criminal justice class and provided a demonstration with Hudson, a Dutch shepherd.

Weston talked about his work with the Kane County Sheriff’s Office, his experiences as part of the K-9 unit, and his time at Trinity. “I was fortunate to have found the criminal justice program here,” he said. “It was an awesome experience. I truly think law enforcement is a calling. Trinity and the program here helped me a lot.” 

Weston began working for the Kane County Sheriff’s Department soon after graduating from Trinity. In 2019, he was honored for heroism for locating three armed suspects after a robbery. Though the men were all brandishing weapons, Weston was able to subdue them without the use of any lethal force, officials said. For his dedication, Weston received the Employee of the Year Deputy David Stewart Award.