Law Enforcement and Justice Administration

David Young

Office:  Stipes Hall 403N
Phone:  309/298-1002
E-mail:  DA-Young3@wiu.edu

Professor David Young was a 26 year Special Agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).  He was assigned to the Atlanta and Springfield Divisions of the FBI.   He investigated numerous matters including violent crimes, public corruption, civil rights violations, criminal enterprises, bank robbery, kidnapping, white-collar crimes, and drug-trafficking matters.  He served as Acting Chief Division Counsel for Springfield Division.  Professor Young was a member of FBI Evidence Response Team that responded to the Oklahoma City, Centennial Park, and World Trade Center bombings. 

Professor Young received his Law Degree and Bachelor's Degree from the University of Illinois.  Professor Young has taught various law enforcement classes at WIU since 2019.