A military award of the United States Armed Forces given to a person who has distinguished himself or herself by exceptionally meritorious service to the government in a duty of great responsibility.

Distinguished Service Medal

A United States decoration awarded to members of the United States Armed Forces for either heroic achievement, heroic service, meritorious achievement, or meritorious service in a combat zone.

Bronze Star Medal

A military award of the United States Armed Forces that is given for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements.

Legion of Merit

Recognized by the American Bar Association in 2014

Outstanding Military Service Career Judge Advocate Award

Southern Utah University Award of Distinguished Educator for the Year of 2016 – 2017.

Distinguished Educator

Utah State Bar Association

Admitted to practice in Utah state courts, the U.S. District Court for the District of Utah, the Army Court of Criminal Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court.

Pandora, We Have Found You - And You Came From Guantanamo Bay

Pressure on the Trigger Will Now Fire the Weapon:

Southern Utah University is a caring campus community where students come to explore their interests and prepare for meaningful careers and life experiences. With more than 145 undergraduate programs* and 18 graduate and certificate programs across six academic colleges, SUU proudly offers world-class, project-based learning opportunities where students gain professional experience before entering the job market.

Located in the world’s best backyard, SUU is the University of the Parks thanks to its close proximity to several outdoor recreational areas and its educational partnerships with the National Park Service. SUU’s safe, residential campus allows students - more than 10,000 - to create lifelong friendships along with once-in-a-lifetime outdoor adventures in conjunction with innovative academic endeavors.

Southern Utah University

CJ 1330 Criminal Law

CJ 2350 Laws of Evidence

CJ 3320 Criminal Procedure

CJ 4740 Terrorism & Homeland Security

CJ 4830 Readings & Conferences

POLS 1100 American National Government

Colonel (Retired) Kevan Jacobson served more than 30 years as a lawyer in the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps. He is a recognized expert in criminal law with extensive experience as a prosecuting attorney, supervisory defense counsel, and criminal justice administrator.  

Jacobson served around the world at the tactical, operational, and strategic levels during his long military career; practicing across an extremely broad and diverse spectrum of federal, military, and international law.  He was repeatedly assigned to lead many of the Army’s largest and most complex legal operations, often involving the supervision of hundreds of attorneys and other legal professionals.  

At Southern Utah University, Jacobson teaches substantive and procedural criminal law as well as national security and American government. Previously, he taught criminal law at the Army Judge Advocate General’s School where he served as associate dean. He also administered its congressionally chartered American Bar Association accredited master of law program.

Jacobson earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from Utah State University followed by a law degree from Brigham Young University. At the Army Judge Advocate General’s School, he earned a master of law degree, and at U.S. Army War College, he earned a master’s degree in strategic studies. A licensed attorney, he has been a member of the Utah State Bar since 1984.

National Security Law

Process of Public Policymaking

Terroristic Violence as a Political Tool

Rights of the Accused

Principles of Criminal Responsibility

Evidence

Criminal Law and Procedure

Homeland Security

Terrorism

Law of Armed Conflict

Military Justice

Remedies for Government Misconduct

Principles of the Constitutional System

Laws of Arrest, Search and Seizure

Personal Website

Meet Our Professors: Dr. Kevan Jacobson, Criminal Justice 

Retirees honored at Celebration of Service

Hawaii Army Tax Centers Open

United States Forces " Iraq closes courthouse named for fallen Soldier

Utahn upbeat in Bosnia

ABA Award

Lecture at Army JAG School

Deplane Andrews AFB, Dec. 2011

Department Chair/Associate Professor, Criminal Justice

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