The criminology students in my Introduction to Law Enforcement class were visited by Trooper Jeffrey Butler of the Pennsylvania State Police Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement this week. This branch of the Pennsylvania State Police has initiated their first ever recruitment drive and the students of my class were lucky enough to be selected as the very first class to host their presentation. It was a tremendous success and the students were extremely excited to hear all of the information Trooper Butler provided concerning this outstanding career opportunity.
The students have additionally embarked upon class trips to FCI Loretto and also the Cambria County Prison during the past few weeks. One of the most memorable events of the week occurred in CR 450 Ethics - students participated in a group debate in which the death penalty was the focus (those supporting it vs. those against it)...space does not allow me to provide the particulars of this debate, but I can say that based upon the arguments presented and the fervor in which both sides presented their material - and fought back the opposition...I am absolutely certain that our students will have a tremendously positive influence upon the justice system after their graduation.