WKU Sociology & Criminology Alumni Profiles

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Brian Hogan '06

Brian Hogan graduated in December of 2006. He obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and minored in criminology. Brian interned with the Bowling Green Police Department and the Bowling Green/Warren County Drug Task Force.

Brian’s current position is a Probation and Parole Officer III at the Bowling Green Office. He has been in this position since 2008. When Brian graduated, he was hired at the medical Center Emergency Medical Service as an Emergency Medical Dispatcher, and later he earned his Emergency Medical Technician through the National Registry and then was hired as a Probation and Parole Officerout of the Leitchfield Office. 

“I enjoy feeling like I make the community a safer place and that I am able to help those who want to help themselves” Brian said. 

Brian’s favorite memories with the Department of Sociology & Criminology include classes with Dr. Bohlander.

“He was my all-time favorite teacher and I absolutely cherish all the stories and memories from going to the Kentucky State Penitentiary to him bringing in awesome speakers to our classes” Brian said. 

Brian’s piece of advice for college students who want to work in the same field is to be an intern or at least shadow someone for the day and learn more about the job then just what is taught in class.