Lewis is working with local police officer Dan Gazelka

Nicholas Lewis, is a 2014 graduate of Clearbrook-Gonvick High School. He is going to school at Bemidji State University for Criminal Justice. He will spend some time with Clearbrook-Gonvick Police Officer Dan Gazelka. 

The Criminal Justice course has four emphases.

Law enforcement 

If you want to be a licensed Peace Officer (police officer, Deputy Sheriff, State Trooper, Conservation Officer, or other professional charged with upholding the law) this emphasis prepares you for entry into this field. By completing the Criminal Justice degree at Bemidji State University you partially meet the Minnesota Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (POST) academic requirements.

Corrections

If you want a career in probation, counseling, court services, correctional facilities, and legal assistance, this emphasis prepares you for entry into this field.

Victimology

The victimology emphasis provides students with knowledge and understanding of crime victimization, victim services, social and systemic responses to victimization, and community and restorative justice principles.

Tribal Justice

The Tribal Justice emphasis is a collaborative effort with the Indigenous Studies program designed to explore justice practices and principles specific to the unique cultural, political, and historical background of American Indians.

Nicholas is the son of Verena Pletschett and Tom Lewis.