Yesterday, the 9th Fitchburg State University Police Program'sRecruit Officer Course (ROC) class began their Criminal Law training with Capt. Ronald Young. In this course, the class will learn about case law and how it affects various court cases. 

As part of their first responder training, the 9th Fitchburg State University Police Program's Recruit Officer Course (ROC) were run through various first responder scenarios. Course instructor Fitchburg State University Police Sgt. Timothy Grant was assisted by Fitchburg State University Police Sgt. Dylan Soldi with the scenarios. Active police officers, many graduates of earlier ROC classes, as well as  students in the Police 4+1 Program acted as observers and victims and intrusive bystanders. 

Preparing modern law enforcement for high-stakes medical response. Advanced medical tactical skills are a cornerstone of modern community policing. This week, the 9th Fitchburg State University Police Program's Recruit Officer Course (ROC) continued their rigorous First Responder training, focusing on emergency wound assessment and trauma care. Under the instruction of  Fitchburg State University Police Sgt. Timothy Grant, recruits are developing the tactical proficiency and critical decision-making skills required to stabilize injuries before EMS arrives. 

Our 9th Fitchburg State University Police Program'sRecruit Officer Course (ROC) began week two, as they begin just about every day, with physical training (PT) this morning at Elliot Field. PT instructors, MPTC Instructor Bailey and Dr. Jess Alsup of our Exercise Sports Science Program (EXSS), led the recruits in their exercise session. 

Our Police Program students teamed up with McKay Campus School to mentor the next generation. By leading presentations on anti-bullying, these future officers are proving that "serving and protecting" starts with building a kinder community.

Future Falcons joined us at an admitted student open house to see what their life at Fitchburg State could be. The day's program included campus tours, program-specific information sessions and a reception in the Athletics and Recreation Center. After President Donna Hodge welcomed everyone to the reception, with the help of our Drumline, Future Falcons, their families and guests, were able to mingle with a multitude of departments and student groups. The university offers a number of additional visit opportunities, from general tours to specific information sessions geared toward accepted students who are still making their academic decisions. Learn more on your opportunities here at Fitchburg State here.  

 In a cooperative effort between our Criminal Justice Program and our Housing and Residential Services students in Professor Michael S. McCutcheon's Criminal Investigation course were able to work crime scenes in an unoccupied suite in Aubuchon Hall. In this lab, students use various methods to create blood spatter patterns, then perform blood spatter analysis. Bloodstain Pattern Analysis a forensic discipline that interprets the size, shape, and distribution of bloodstains at a crime scene to reconstruct events, such as identifying the positioning of individuals, weapon type, and mechanism of bloodshed.   

 English Studies Professor Kisha Tracy welcomed representatives from across the campus for a session of her Major Authors course in Thompson Hall this afternoon.. Professor Tracy  is teaching Chaucer with a bit of a twist - asking students to view his work through the lens of their specific majors. She welcomed ambassadors from Exercise and Sports Science,  Communications Media, Criminal Justice, Education, and Engineering Technology to work with her students on their unique angle on this major author. Engineering Technology Professor Ana Mesquita-Emlinger brought students in her Architectural Design course to present the various architectural elements of the Canterbury Cathedral.

Criminal Justice Professor Michael S. McCutcheon lectures students in his Criminal Investigation course. As a criminal investigation expert, Dr. McCutcheon has recently  been interviewed regarding the Guthrie kidnapping investigation on local news WCVB Boston. This course will enable the student to understand the fundamentals of the criminal investigation process. The student will explore investigative techniques in crime scene search, collection and use of evidence and information. Additionally the student will study investigation of specific crimes to include crimes against persons, crimes against property, deceased persons, motor vehicle theft, crimes against the public, controlled substance investigations, and gang investigations.

Criminal Justice Professor Dr. David Weiss discusses the nature, history, role, operations and management of law enforcement agencies with students in his Theory & Practices of Policing course.