This morning, on this National Coffee with a Cop Day, the Fitchburg State University community had the chance to meet with Chief Michael Cloutier and members  of the Fitchburg State University Police as they hosted Coffee with a Cop in the Falcon Hub. Fitchburg State University Police therapy dog in-training Zara was there as well. The mission of Coffee with a Cop is to break down the barriers between police officers and the citizens they serve.

Late last week, Chief of University Police Michael Cloutier conducted a Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE) training session for faculty and staff. The course, designed and built on the Avoid, Deny, Defend (ADD) strategy developed by Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT) in 2004, provides strategies, guidance, and a proven plan for surviving an active shooter event.

Fitchburg State University Police Chief Michael Cloutier and Sgt. Timothy Grant gave a training session about the intricacies of de-escalating various situations to our  Office of Student Development Student Orientation Leaders, and Housing and Residential Services Resident Assistants  in preparation for our upcoming Orientation Sessions where we welcome our newest Falcons. 

Chief of University Police Michael Cloutier invited our Residents Assistants, and Housing and Residential Services staff, to tour University Police facilities. Along with lunch and meeting the University Police staff, students and staff got to try out equipment, see what it's like to perform a sobriety test with "drunk" goggles, and so much more!

As a token of her appreciation, and fierce advocacy of our Fitchburg State University Police, President Hodge hosted the department at the President's Residence. Chief Michael Cloutier along with Captain Richard Nelson, Lieutenant Phillip Karampatsos, and Lieutenant Andrew Lamarche used the occasion to present the Fitchburg State University Police  awards. Ina addition, Chief Cloutier showed his, and the department's appreciation for all President Hodge has done in her first year, by presenting her with an award as well. Congratulations to award winners Officer Grace Kerr, Officer Andrew Morris, and Sergeant Timothy Grant.

Fitchburg State University Police Sergeant, and Certified CPR Instructor, Timothy Grant, along with Fitchburg State University Police Sergeant Dylan Soldi conduct CPR lessons to members of our Athletics staff at classroom in the Recreation Center.

University Police Chief Michael Cloutier presided over a promotion ceremony, as Officer Dylan Soldi was officially promoted to the rank of Sergeant and Officer Michael Chesson was officially promoted to the rank of Detective.

Fitchburg State University Police Chief Michael Cloutier gave a training session about the intricacies of de-escalating various situations to our Student Orientation Leaders in preparation for our Summer Orientation 2025 Sessions where we welcome our newest Falcons. 

In a cooperative effort between the Fitchburg State University Police Department and Criminal Justice Professor Dr. David Weiss' Victimology class, students got the opportunity to take part in a Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) course. After a warm up & review led by Dispatcher Supervisor Jennie House, students donned the protective gear with the help of Detective Patrolman Niomi Gayle and Officer Grace Kerr. With Sergeant Andrew Himmer wearing the R.A.D. Aggressor Simulation Training Suit, various scenarios were planned for the students to escape.

Last week, President Donna Hodge and Fitchburg State University Police Chief Michael Cloutier wrapped up a days-long emergency management training on campus attended by university administrators and staff as well as representatives from the city’s police and fire departments by handing out giftbags as a token of their appreciation.