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The Criminology and Criminal Justice Department at Central will draw on the expertise of regional police chiefs to revamp and update its academic programming.
Through its new Executive Police Fellows program, CRM faculty will work with an advisory group of eight Connecticut police chiefs and one police captain to review courses in its curriculum, explore mentorships, and consider ways to promote diversity within the field. The initiative was made possible through the Next Generation Student Success Grant award through the Central Office of the President.
“These servant leaders have signed on to advance 21st-century public safety education at Central Connecticut State University,” says Dr. Eric Dlugolenski, an assistant professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice.
By engaging police professionals with decades of real-world experience, CRM faculty aim to develop cutting-edge, expert-informed coursework that will distinguish Central Criminology graduates from their peers and prepare them for meaningful careers in law enforcement.
“We are excited about the partnership with these distinguished leaders and the possibilities this provides to our students,” says Dr. Julie Schnobrich-Davis, a professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice. “We hope to enhance the career readiness of our students and acknowledge the leadership status of our top executives in the field.”
The inaugural Executive Police Fellows cohort includes Connecticut State Police Captain Mark Davison; Enfield Police Chief Alaric Fox; Glastonbury Police Chief Marshall Porter; Hartford Police Chief Jason Thody; New Britain Police Chief Christopher Chute; Newington Police Chief Stephen Clark; South Windsor Police Chief Kristian Lindstrom; West Hartford Police Chief Vernon Riddick; and Wethersfield Police Chief Rafael Medina.