EMCC Criminal Justice Program

DEPUTY GOODWIN COMPLETES THE BLETP!

The wind is whipping. The rain is blowing. And one of EMCC CRJ's finest, Dep. Ashlee Goodwin, created some weather of her own today. She finished up the 18-week Basic Law Enforcement Training Academy, crossing that stage this morning.

In her time with us, student Ashlee Goodwin did everything that you could expect from someone focused on becoming an LEO. She became a CO at the end of her first semester, studied with resolve and purpose, and made the right decisions at almost every turn. Now that hard work has paid off as she looks to join the men and women of the Penobscot County SO. That uniform looks to be a good fit, Deputy.

Help us say CONGRATULATIONS to our newest alum in uniform! Stay safe and don't forget your CRJ family in the PSTC! We are beyond proud of you and this accomplishment.

EMCC CRJ: Exposure Experience. Excellence.

LOOK WHO GOT THEIR CRJ BANDANAS!

Charlotte the mini-horse, Criminal Justice Mascot, better watch out. These two are making a run for her title. Then again, Cash and Webster do have that look like someone might have to pay for the indignity of dressing them up for the internet.

Welcome to CRJ. Now there are five Haines family members in our club - Big Haines, Little Haines, Brother Haines, and Boss Haines and Boss Haines, Jr.

Happy Friday, everyone!

EMCC CRJ: Love. Our. Pets.

CRJ OUT IN FORCE FOR FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS!

If you have followed us for any length of time, you know that CRJ has supported the annual Festival of Lights parade nearly every year for the past decade. This year was no different, except that we broke our own record for volunteers. Over twenty of the program's finest were out performing traffic and pedestrian safety functions. Seven of those were assigned to Bangor PD to lend a hand. Enjoy a couple of photos of just a few of the crew.

BIG THANKS to the Bangor Rotary Club for always sending the invite and Chief Hathaway for always letting us get some exposure and experience! Of course, thank you to the best students in any CRJ program anywhere for always showing up!

EMCC CRJ: Exposure. Experience. Excellence.

FRIDAY AFTERNOON SPOTLIGHT!

In a week that included new leadership in CRJ, homemade cinnamon rolls, and some inspiring alumni updates, we are closing things out with another first-year spotlight. Today we tip the cap to Raven VanWormer. Raven wants to get the education and training to make way into the realm of forensic science. The semester has flown by in CRJ 101, so that goal is now closer than before.

Check out this pretty great quote from Raven, who may have had some doubts before leaving Culinary Arts (shout out to our pal Nathan!) for the challenge of Criminal Justice.

"The Criminal Justice course here at EMCC is so much better than I initially imagined. Even after thinking that I wouldn't be suited for this course at first, I know for certain now that CRJ is the place for me."

Keep forging onward, Raven. You and your peers are up against finals next week. We are confident that you can do it!

EMCC CRJ: Exposure. Experience. Excellence.

MEET THE NEW DEPUTY CRJ DEPARTMENT CHAIR!

Today was a great day for our program chair. He was visited by the Boothby family - Jacob, Elizabeth (C'25), and Kian. Two big things happened during their time on campus.

1. Prof. Kian was already trying out the big chair, so Plebani deputized him.
2. Plebani got a tray of homemade Boothby cinnamon rolls.

Thanks, Boothbys, for taking time to brighten up the PSTC this afternoon. Your kindness and generosity made a good day GREAT. And Plebani is very happy to have some help running CRJ!

EMCC CRJ: All. About. Family.