On Tuesday, December 18th - James Truitt, SUNY Ulster's Criminal Justice Program and Police Academy Coordinator hosted a group of students from Ulster County Boces at SUNY Ulster extension site at the Business Resource Center (BRC) in Kingston, NY. These students are currently studying Criminal Justice under the direction of their Ulster County Boces Teacher Mr. Anthony Sciacca. Professor Truitt gave the students a sample lecture focusing on legal powers & limitations and the use of force. He also talked about SUNY Ulster's Criminal Justice Program and our Police Academy. He explained that most traditional aged students interested in pursuing a career in the Criminal Justice field, just graduating from high school, usually begin their college career at SUNY Ulster in our Criminal Justice Program with plans to earn an associates degree. Upon completion of their degree many continue on with us, entering into SUNY Ulster's Police Academy which will earn them a certificate in Police Basic Training.
In addition to the sample lecture and hearing about the specific programs that we offer, Professor Truitt provided these students with a rare opportunity to participate in a sample training exercise which is an intricate part of our Police Basic Training program. Ulster County Boces students experienced our Firearms Training Simulator (FATS). FATS utilizes multi-media digital interactive training technology that allows officers and students to develop decision-making skills by responding to real-life scenarios where force may be necessary. This state-of-the-art piece of equipment can be responsible for saving lives of officers and making our communities safer.
For more information about our Criminal Justice Program and/or our Police Academy please feel free to contact SUNY Ulster's Admissions Office at 845-687-5022 or Professor James Truitt at 845-687-5156.
