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. After initial remarks from Interim Academy Director Alexandra "Ola" Wysocki, Fitchburg State President Richard S. Lapidus welcomed the crowd of parents, grandparents, siblings and friends gathered for the family orientation program.

Topics: Police Program, Criminal Justice

Students in the Fitchburg State University Police Program's Recruit Officer Course (ROC) broke into groups to review various domestic violence case scenarios and presented their findings on whether to make an arrest or not.

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Students in the Fitchburg State University Police Program's Recruit Officer Course (ROC) had “Working with Persons with Disabilities” yesterday afternoon with (Ret.) Sgt. Tim Grant. Sgt. Grant retired recently from the MA State Police after 35 years of service, with many years working in the Disabled Persons Protection Unit.

Topics: Police Program, Criminal Justice

Today, the 7th Fitchburg State University Police Program's Recruit Officer Course (ROC), received ALEC (Autism and Law Enforcement Education Coalition) from Officer G.  Candow. ALEC is a training program taught by police officers and fire fighters who have children who have an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). These first responders share their personal experiences about ASD to help educate other first responders on how to better serve all citizens. Officer Candow has traveled all over the country teaching officers about ASD.

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The 7th Fitchburg State University Police Program's Recruit Officer Course (ROC)  class began their motor vehicle law training today at the McKay Campus School.

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The 7th Fitchburg State University Police Program's Recruit Officer Course (ROC)  class began their Criminal Law training learning about case law and how it affects various court cases.

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This morning, the 7th Fitchburg State University Police Program's Recruit Officer Course (ROC)  class continued their First Responder training with how to assess and treat various wounds and injuries. 

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The 7th Fitchburg State University Police Program's Recruit Officer Course (ROC)  class learned de-escalation techniques and methods of safe restraint prior to their first defensive training session next week.

Topics: Police Program, Criminal Justice

This morning, the 7th Fitchburg State University Police Program's Recruit Officer Course (ROC)  class continued their First Responder training with various health assessments and emergency procedures.

Topics: Police Program, Criminal Justice

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.

Topics: Police Program, Criminal Justice