The 9th Recruit Officer Course (ROC) at Fitchburg State University is continued their rigorous Criminal Law training module under the guidance of Capt. Ronald Young. Building on their foundational knowledge, the class spent the session diving even deeper into complex case studies. Recruits are actively evaluating how historical and modern legal precedents directly dictate constitutional policing, search and seizure laws, and split-second decision-making on the job. Every day in the classroom brings them one step closer to serving our communities with excellence and precision. 

After wrapping up their Interviews and Interrogations coursework with Criminal Justice Professor Michael S. McCutcheon, recruits in the Fitchburg State Police Program’s ROC put their skills to the test in real-world scenarios. A huge thank you to the local law enforcement officers who stepped in to play the roles of victims—including Academy alumni Off. Sean McCue (Fitchburg PD) and Off. Kayla Forbes (Randolph PD)! Other active officers observed and debriefed the students, giving our future law enforcement precise, actionable feedback. 

Drill Instructor Lt. John Boucher of the Ashburnham Police Department stepped into a different role, leading the Fitchburg State University Police Program's 9th Recruit Officer Course (ROC) through their Report Writing course. Report writing is easily one of the most critical, high-stakes tools in a law enforcement professional’s toolkit. A well-written report can make or break a case before it ever hits a courtroom. Our recruits are learning from the best to ensure their paperwork is as sharp as their tactical skills. 

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.