Earth and Geographic Sciences Professor Jane Huang works with Criminal Justice students in her GIS (Geographic Information System) for Criminal Justice course in the Antonucci Science Complex.  The course introduces students to the theory and application of crime mapping and analysis in a GIS (Geographic Information System) environment. Students will learn the criminological theories that supports crime analysis and place-based policing. Students will also learn the basic skills of using GIS to create crime maps and to analyze crime patterns. 

Students in Professor Michael S. McCutcheon's Criminal Investigation course got to try their hands at fingerprint collecting. After leaving their own fingerprints on various surface types, the students dusted, and lifted the prints using situation/surface specific methodologies. The course will enables 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.

Yesterday afternoon, Fitchburg State University Police Program Academy Director Ola Wysocki held orientation for incoming first-year and transfer students enrolled in the Fitchburg State University Police Program's Recruit Officer Course in the Falcon Hub. In addition to Director Wysocki, students heard from Lieutenant Richard Nelson of the Fitchburg State University Police, Criminal Justice Professor Dr. David Weiss, and Class Leader Kayla Forbes about the requirements and expectations of the program.

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. After Professor McCutcheon handed out the scenarios, students  broke into groups, assessed the scene, and began gathering evidence. 

Fitchburg State University Police Program  Police Academy Director Alexandra Wysocki welcomed representatives from over a dozen law enforcement agencies to the Hammond Main Lounge yesterday 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.

After lessons in lift fingerprints from wet surfaces, and various ways in which blood can spatter on varied surfaces from different heights, students in Professor Michael S. McCutcheon's Criminal Investigation course  took turns working out these varied. 

Students enrolled in the Fitchburg State University Police Program's Recruit Officer Course (ROC) had their monthly meeting yesterday afternoon in Weston Auditorium. After an address by Academy Director Alexandra Wysocki,  Fitchburg State University Police Chief Michael Cloutier moderated a BIPOC Police Panel Discussion. Students heard from Officer Michael Chesson, Fitchburg State University Police, Capt. Lisa Butner, Tufts University Police (retired Lieutenant MSP), Officer Daniella Lopez, Fitchburg Police, Officer Frimpong Antwi, Gardener Police, Officer Dennis Siaw,, Gardener Police, and Officer Carlos Cintron, Leominster Police. 

Students in Criminal Justice Professor Dr. David Weiss Theory & Practices of Policing course examine the nature, history, role, operations and management of law enforcement agencies. Additional topics explored include police powers, investigations, use and abuse of police force, police corruption, crime prevention and the future of policing. 

At the request of Police Academy Director Alexandra Wysocki, the  Career Services and Advising Center held a preparation session for their upcoming Law Enforcement Reverse Career Fair for students in our Fitchburg State University Police Program. Students were given tips on how to conduct themselves, write up an "elevator pitch", and practice those pitches with Career Services and Advising Center staff and Director Wysocki.

Students in Professor Michael S. McCutcheon's Criminal Investigation course learned how different chemical agents are used to detect blood, or products used to clean up the blood. Learn more about our Criminal Justice Program here.