It was “Defensive Training Friday” yesterday for the 6th Fitchburg State University Police Program's Recruit Officer Course (ROC). This was their 3rd Defensive Tactics training day, The 6th will have 80+ hours of De-escalation/Use of Force training this summer. The Defensive Training Staff today are some of the very best in the state: Instructor Trainer Ofc. Gordie Candow, Instructor Trainer Ofc. Chris Avey, Instructor Trainer Off. Tony Eydenberg and DT Trainer Ofc. Angelia Rodrigues.