Students enrolled in the Fitchburg State University Police Program's Recruit Officer Course (ROC) had their monthly meeting yesterday afternoon at our Recreation Center. Lead Physical Training (PT) instructor Eric Bailey, along with PT instructors Dr. Jess Alsup and Dr. Lindsay Parisi of our Exercise Sports Science Program (EXSS) introduced the class to the importance of PT, and ran members of the 7th ROC through some PT exercises.
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Police Program,
Criminal Justice
Early in February, Criminal Justice Program Professor Michael S. McCutcheon helped the 7th Fitchburg State University Police Program's Recruit Officer Course (ROC) review for their recruits officer class comprehensive exam, which they must pass it to be eligible for the Police Academy. All of our recruits passed and will be attending the Fitchburg State University Police Program Academy in May.
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Police Program,
Criminal Justice
Fitchburg State University Police Program Interim Police Academy Director Alexandra Wysocki welcomed representatives from over twenty law enforcement agencies to the Hammond Main Lounge this afternoon for the Career Services and Advising Center's Law Enforcement Reverse Career Fair. A reverse career fair flips the table, students stationed at tables get a chance to pitch themselves to employers, who in turn get quality one-on-one time with job seekers.
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Events,
Police Program,
Career Services,
Criminal Justice
Students enrolled in the Fitchburg State University Police Program's Recruit Officer Course (ROC) had their last monthly meeting of the semester earlier this week in Kent Auditorium. After inspection, students made their way to the auditorium where Professor Michael S. McCutcheon introduced Captain Christopher Garcia of the Fitchburg Police Department, who discussed the department's Civilian Traffic Control Specialists positions, which will pay $57 an hour to staff road details. Fitchburg Police Officer Ryan Kreidler later spoke with the students about the importance of physical fitness and the goals needed to be reached to advance in their careers. Learn more about our Criminal Justice Program here.
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Programs and Majors,
Police Program,
Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice Professor Michael S. McCutcheon recently held a Fingerprint Collecting & Identifying event for students and anyone interested in the process. Fellow Criminal Justice Professor David Weiss took the opportunity to learn a thing or two.
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Student Experience,
Programs and Majors,
Criminal Justice
Students in Professor Michael S. McCutcheon's Criminal Investigation course used a fluorescent light source to detect, and then lift fingerprints. Learn more about our Criminal Justice Program here. Masks were worn due to the ultra-fine powder used in the process.
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Programs and Majors,
Criminal Justice
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. MA State Police therapy dog Luna 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.
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Community,
Criminal Justice,
Campus Safety
Students in Professor Michael S. McCutcheon's Criminal Investigation course evaluated and identified fingerprint types. This course will enable the student to understand the fundamentals of the criminal investigation process. They will explore investigative techniques in crime scene search, collection and use of evidence and information. Learn more about our Criminal Justice Program here.
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Police Program,
Criminal Justice
For the second time this year, Fitchburg State University welcomed an international delegation to learn more about its groundbreaking police program and its mission to respond to evolving community needs in the profession.
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Community,
Police Program,
Criminal Justice
Lisa Lane McCarty, Director of the Fitchburg State University Police Program, program staff, and the 6th Fitchburg State University Police Program's Recruit Officer Course (ROC) held a walk-through for tomorrow morning's Police Program Graduation: 6th ROC - highlighted with the unveiling of the class video. Expected at the ceremony are President Lapidus, local dignitaries, members of police departments from across Massachusetts, as well as proud family members.
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Events,
Police Program,
Criminal Justice,
Commencement