SSCC Basic Peace Officers complete training
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The cadets of Southern State Community College’s Basic Peace Officers Training Program were recognized at a special ceremony held Dec. 15 at the college’s Fayette Campus in Washington Court House.
Ten cadets were recognized for completing the six-month program which covers the fundamentals of entry-level peace officer training and includes courses in laws, administrative functions, firearms, human relations, criminal investigations, traffic accident investigations, traffic enforcement, patrols, civil disorders and prisoner bookings. Students earn 24 college credit hours which may be applied to the law enforcement associate degree program at Southern State. The new cadets join approximately 240 cadets before them since the program started in 1997.
“Life in law enforcement is no easy task. There are night shifts, irregular hours, working on holidays and weekends,” said guest speaker Chief Deputy Brian Prickett of the Clinton County Sheriff’s Department. “I encourage family members to try and understand the demands of the job, but you as officers always need to remember to make time for your families. Always try your best to leave work at work, and home at home. You’ll be a better family member when you’re at home and a better officer when you’re at work.
“Never forget you are always being observed by the public. When you wear a uniform, you tend to stick out in a crowd. Always remember that your actions as a law enforcement officer will certainly have an impact on someone. What may not seem like a big issue to you is certainly a big issue to the person who calls for assistance. Handle each encounter with professionalism and always represent yourself and your department with the highest standards because you are the future of law enforcement.”
Following Prickett’s address to the students, Robin Roche, commander of the Greenfield Peace Officers Academy, announced award winners. Perfect Attendance awards were presented to John Gilbert, Shawn Shanks and Eric Tyree. The Academic Award was presented to John Gilbert who maintained a 97.875 average.
In honor of the late Tim Fryer, a former officer with the Greenfield Police Department, the Fighting Spirit Award was presented to Robert Hamilton. For expertise in the firearms component, the Top Gun Award was presented to Brian McNeil. John Gilbert won the Physical Fitness Award, and Pedro Martin earned the Outstanding Leadership Award.
Cadet Pedro Martin was invited to provide the student remarks: “As we go on with our lives, I want to ask you always to remember … to make a difference in the community, to be proud of who we are and what we do for a living. You guys showed me that you are real people. You made me feel welcome. You treated me with respect and quality. I hope that we can keep in touch so later on down the road we can get together and talk about how our lives changed after we made our dreams come true. I wish you all the best of the best and I will pray for your safety and guidance.”
Students who completed the training program include Justin W. Bennett, John L. Gilbert, Robert S. Hamilton, Pedro M. Martin, Brian V. McNeil, Kevin F. Sammons, Shawn W. Shanks, Davide A. Soprano, Eric S. Tyree and Joshua W.P. Wright.
Most coursework for the training program takes place at Southern State’s Fayette Campus in Washington C.H. Instructors are recruited from various state, county and local law enforcement and corrections agencies. In concert with the Basic Peace Officers Training Program, Southern State also offers an associate’s degree in law enforcement.
For more information about the Basic Peace Officers Training Program, please contact Commander Robin A. Roche at 1-800-628-7722, ext. 5657, for registration information.
The cadets of Southern State Community College’s Basic Peace Officers Training Program were recognized at a special ceremony held Dec. 15 at the college’s Fayette Campus in Washington Court House.
Ten cadets were recognized for completing the six-month program which covers the fundamentals of entry-level peace officer training and includes courses in laws, administrative functions, firearms, human relations, criminal investigations, traffic accident investigations, traffic enforcement, patrols, civil disorders and prisoner bookings. Students earn 24 college credit hours which may be applied to the law enforcement associate degree program at Southern State. The new cadets join approximately 240 cadets before them since the program started in 1997.
“Life in law enforcement is no easy task. There are night shifts, irregular hours, working on holidays and weekends,” said guest speaker Chief Deputy Brian Prickett of the Clinton County Sheriff’s Department. “I encourage family members to try and understand the demands of the job, but you as officers always need to remember to make time for your families. Always try your best to leave work at work, and home at home. You’ll be a better family member when you’re at home and a better officer when you’re at work.
“Never forget you are always being observed by the public. When you wear a uniform, you tend to stick out in a crowd. Always remember that your actions as a law enforcement officer will certainly have an impact on someone. What may not seem like a big issue to you is certainly a big issue to the person who calls for assistance. Handle each encounter with professionalism and always represent yourself and your department with the highest standards because you are the future of law enforcement.”
Following Prickett’s address to the students, Robin Roche, commander of the Greenfield Peace Officers Academy, announced award winners. Perfect Attendance awards were presented to John Gilbert, Shawn Shanks and Eric Tyree. The Academic Award was presented to John Gilbert who maintained a 97.875 average.
In honor of the late Tim Fryer, a former officer with the Greenfield Police Department, the Fighting Spirit Award was presented to Robert Hamilton. For expertise in the firearms component, the Top Gun Award was presented to Brian McNeil. John Gilbert won the Physical Fitness Award, and Pedro Martin earned the Outstanding Leadership Award.
Cadet Pedro Martin was invited to provide the student remarks: “As we go on with our lives, I want to ask you always to remember … to make a difference in the community, to be proud of who we are and what we do for a living. You guys showed me that you are real people. You made me feel welcome. You treated me with respect and quality. I hope that we can keep in touch so later on down the road we can get together and talk about how our lives changed after we made our dreams come true. I wish you all the best of the best and I will pray for your safety and guidance.”
Students who completed the training program include Justin W. Bennett, John L. Gilbert, Robert S. Hamilton, Pedro M. Martin, Brian V. McNeil, Kevin F. Sammons, Shawn W. Shanks, Davide A. Soprano, Eric S. Tyree and Joshua W.P. Wright.
Most coursework for the training program takes place at Southern State’s Fayette Campus in Washington C.H. Instructors are recruited from various state, county and local law enforcement and corrections agencies. In concert with the Basic Peace Officers Training Program, Southern State also offers an associate’s degree in law enforcement.
For more information about the Basic Peace Officers Training Program, please contact Commander Robin A. Roche at 1-800-628-7722, ext. 5657, for registration information.
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