In addition to all of their coursework, physical training, defensive tactics, hands-on training, etc., the Fitchburg State University Police Program's Recruit Officer Course (ROC) staff have stressed the importance of public speaking. Student Officers are expected to be able to speak extemporaneously on a variety of topics daily. This reinforces the students ability to think on their feet and express themselves clearly and concisely. Yet another "soft" skill that will help them succeed as law officers.

Topics: Police Program, Criminal Justice, Behavioral Sciences

Students in the 8th Fitchburg State University Police Program's Recruit Officer Course (ROC) began their motor vehicle stops coursework this morning with Spencer Police Sergeant Patrick Waugh.

Topics: Police Program, Criminal Justice, Behavioral Sciences

This afternoon, students in our Fitchburg State University Police Program's Recruit Officer Course (ROC) worked on crash scene investigation with Det. Steve Foley of the Walpole Police Department. Cadets were given various crash incident scenarios, and worked their way through them in real time. Afterward, they received feedback on their performances. Two Criminal Justice students acted as the crash victims.

Topics: Police Program, Criminal Justice, Behavioral Sciences

Students in the 8th Fitchburg State University Police Program's Recruit Officer Course (ROC) recently began their crash scene investigation coursework this morning.

Topics: Police Program, Criminal Justice, Behavioral Sciences

Students in the 8th Fitchburg State University Police Program's Recruit Officer Course (ROC) recently began their field sobriety coursework.

Topics: Police Program, Criminal Justice, Behavioral Sciences

Students in the 8th Fitchburg State University Police Program's Recruit Officer Course (ROC) broke into pairs to investigate domestic violence cases with the aid of local law enforcement personnel to play the role of victim, and friend of the victim, while other officers observed and debriefed the students on their given scenario.

Topics: Police Program, Criminal Justice, Behavioral Sciences

Lieutenant Michael Gelinas Fitchburg Fire Department (FFD) discussed the roles of the Fire Department, Police Department, and EMS at an emergency with the 8th Fitchburg State University Police Program's Recruit Officer Course (ROC). 

Topics: Police Program, Criminal Justice, Behavioral Sciences

After domestic violence response class, The 8th Fitchburg State University Police Program's Recruit Officer Course (ROC)  Instructors Maura Landry, MPTC Domestic Violence State Coordinator and Chief Williams of the East Longmeadow Police Department moved on to sexual assault response training.

Topics: Police Program, Criminal Justice, Behavioral Sciences

The 8th Fitchburg State University Police Program's Recruit Officer Course (ROC) emersed in domestic violence response class with Instructors Maura Landry, MPTC Domestic Violence State Coordinator and Chief Williams of the East Longmeadow Police Department. A law enforcement officer plays a critical role in stopping domestic violence and helping victims break the cycle of violence. Domestic violence training for officers is essential to understand how to best respond to these incidents and what steps are the most important when it comes to keeping victims safe and building a case against an offender. 

Topics: Police Program, Criminal Justice, Behavioral Sciences

The 8th Fitchburg State University Police Program's Recruit Officer Course (ROC) began the day as they do  just about every day with physical training (PT) at Elliot Field. After a quick break to shower, they have an inspection at the McKay Campus School before a day of classwork. 

Topics: Police Program, Criminal Justice, Behavioral Sciences