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. 

Topics: 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.

Topics: 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.

Topics: 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.

Topics: 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.

Topics: 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.

Topics: Events, Police Program, Criminal Justice, Commencement

At a last week's “Defensive Training Friday”, the 6th Fitchburg State University Police Program's   Recruit Officer Course (ROC). They learned how to handle the escalation of hand-to-hand confrontation. They have now had over 70 hours of De-escalation/Use of Force training. This Friday is their practical test out where they must demonstrate proficiency in a series of skills in order to pass. Good luck to all the recruits!

Topics: Student Experience, Police Program, Criminal Justice

Earlier this week, the 6th Fitchburg State University Police Program's  Recruit Officer Course (ROC)h had their second day of “Interacting with Persons in Crisis” training with (Ret.) Commander David Avery (Randolph PD) and Clinician Lori Myles.

Topics: Student Experience, Programs and Majors, Police Program, Criminal Justice

Today, family members and other honored guests came to see the 6th Fitchburg State University Police Program's  Recruit Officer Course (ROC) in action, and to learn more about the groundbreaking program that university and state leaders hope marks a new direction for the police profession.

Topics: Student Experience, Programs and Majors, Community, Police Program, Criminal Justice

At a recent “Defensive Training Friday”, the 6th Fitchburg State University Police Program's   Recruit Officer Course (ROC) learned Ground Techniques. Featured as the instructors for this block were Officer Angelia Rodrigues (Brookfield PD) and Officer John Francis (North Brookfield PD). Off. Francis is also a graduate of our first ROC.

 

The 6th will have 80+ hours of De-escalation/Use of Force training this summer. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Topics: Student Experience, Police Program, Criminal Justice