SUNY Potsdam Welcomes Students and Families for Immersive Day Exploring Field of Criminal Justice Studies, Along with Local Law Enforcement Agencies
Rosemary Batista ’25, a senior criminal justice major with a minor in forensic studies, works with other Law Enforcement Training Institute cadets on a forensic anthropology exercise during the Fall 2024 semester.
SUNY Potsdam will host its first-ever Criminal Justice Day, designed to showcase career opportunities in law enforcement, on Thursday, Feb. 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Hosted in partnership with the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice and the Office of Admissions, the free event will offer an immerse experience to help prospective students explore the field.
Criminal Justice Day activities will include:
- Live K-9 demonstration: Watch a trained law enforcement dog in action and see how searches are conducted.
- Student and alumni interaction: Connect with current SUNY Potsdam criminal justice studies students and recent graduates to hear their experiences and insights on the major.
- Police academy tour: Explore the Law Enforcement Training Institute, which offers pre-employment training to qualified undergraduate cadets, who get the chance to train alongside hired officers from local agencies.
- Career connections: Meet recruiters from various law enforcement and criminal justice agencies to discuss the range of career opportunities in the field.
- Lunch on campus: Enjoy a meal in one of the campus dining halls and experience a bit of campus life, surrounded by students and faculty.
Optional tours led by Admissions are also available, for students who want to explore more of the SUNY Potsdam campus. The tours will be held immediately before and after the Criminal Justice Day activities, and will feature a peek at academic buildings, science labs, arts facilities, student union, residence halls and the Maxcy Hall Athletic Complex.
"We are excited to host Criminal Justice Day and showcase the diverse opportunities available within the field," said Dr. David Bugg, professor and chair of the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice. "This event is a fantastic way for prospective students to see firsthand what makes our program unique and how it can prepare them for a successful career in criminal justice."
Registration for Criminal Justice Day at SUNY Potsdam is free and open to all prospective students and their families. To learn more, visit https://apply.potsdam.edu/portal/criminal_justice.
About SUNY Potsdam:
Founded in 1816, The State University of New York at Potsdam is one of America’s first 50 colleges—and the oldest institution within SUNY. Now in its third century, SUNY Potsdam is distinguished by a legacy of pioneering programs and educational excellence. The College currently enrolls approximately 2,500 undergraduate and graduate students. Home to the world-renowned Crane School of Music, SUNY Potsdam is known for its challenging liberal arts and sciences core, distinction in teacher training and culture of creativity. To learn more, visit www.potsdam.edu.
PHOTO CAPTION 1: Law Enforcement Training Institute cadets work on a finger-printing exercise during the Fall 2023 semester.
PHOTO CAPTION 2: Nathaniel Yeager ’20, a SUNY Potsdam alumnus who graduated with a double major in criminal justice and sociology, works with Sonny Duquette, the director of SUNY Potsdam's Law Enforcement Training Institute, during training exercises using the institute’s StressVests during the Spring 2019 semester.