Fitchburg State University Police Officer, and Certified CPR Instructor, Timothy Grant, along with Fitchburg State University Police Program's Recruit Officer Course (ROC) training staff, began day one of intensified CPR training of the 7th Fitchburg State University Police Program's Recruit Officer Course (ROC)  class.

Day one of the Fitchburg State University Police Program's Recruit Officer Course (ROC) is underway as of this morning. Police Program Academy Director Ola Wysocki,  Municipal Police Training Committee (MPTC) Training Officers, Fitchburg State University Police Chief Michael Cloutier,  State Representative Mike Kushmerek, and University President Dr. Richard Lapidus were on hand to welcome our newest Recruit Officers.

Students enrolled in the Fitchburg State University Police Program's Recruit Officer Course (ROC) had their monthly meeting yesterday afternoon in the Hammond Falcon Hub. Here, at the years end, the current class, platoon, and squad leaders - who will be attending the Police Academy after commencement - name the new leaders for the upcoming senior year.

Coordinator of Early College and Dual Enrollment Andrew Goodwin hosted students from the Sizer School yesterday on campus. These students, who are interested in our Dual Enrollment Program, learned about  Fitchburg State University  from our Admissions Councilors. After a tour of campus, Fitchburg State University Police Program  Interim Police Academy Director Alexandra Wysocki, Criminal Justice Professor Michael S. McCutcheon, and three of our Police Program students held a panel discussion.

Students enrolled in the Fitchburg State University Police Program's Recruit Officer Course (ROC) had their monthly meeting yesterday afternoon at our Recreation Center. Lead Physical Training (PT) instructor Eric Bailey, along with PT instructors Dr. Jess Alsup and Dr. Lindsay Parisi of our Exercise Sports Science Program (EXSS) introduced the class to the importance of PT, and ran members of the 7th ROC through some PT exercises.

Early in February, Criminal Justice Program Professor Michael S. McCutcheon helped the 7th  Fitchburg State University Police Program's Recruit Officer Course (ROC) review for their recruits officer class comprehensive exam, which they must pass it to be eligible for the Police Academy. All of our recruits passed and will be attending the Fitchburg State University Police Program Academy in May.

Fitchburg State University Police Program  Interim Police Academy Director Alexandra Wysocki welcomed representatives from over twenty law enforcement agencies to the Hammond Main Lounge this 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.

Students enrolled in the Fitchburg State University Police Program's Recruit Officer Course (ROC) had their last monthly meeting of the semester earlier this week in Kent Auditorium. After inspection, students made their way to the auditorium where Professor Michael S. McCutcheon introduced Captain Christopher Garcia of the Fitchburg Police Department, who discussed the department's Civilian Traffic Control Specialists positions, which will pay $57 an hour to staff road details. Fitchburg Police Officer Ryan Kreidler later spoke with the students about the importance of physical fitness and the goals needed to be reached to advance in their careers. Learn more about our Criminal Justice Program here.

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. 

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.