Criminal Justice Cohort

Students enrolled in the Criminal Justice Cohort have the opportunity to learn about the various components of the criminal justice system. With courses focused on forensic science, language arts, mathematics and criminal justice, students enrolled in this exciting program experience hands-on learning, hear from the experts visit the school as guest speakers and attend field trips to meaningful yet relevant places of interest.

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Robert MacDonald, former member of the United States Secret Service and US probation officer, speaks to students in the cohort. Robert MacDonald is also a professor at the University of New Haven.

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Ronnell Higgins, Associate Vice President for Public and Safety Engagement and former Yale Chief of Police, speaks to students in the Criminal Justice cohort.

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Members from the West Haven and Seymour Police Departments speak to students in the cohort. Students heard a variety of topics to provide students an understanding of the law enforcement career.

Students enrolled in the cohort participate in activities that foster critical thinking and problem solving skills. Students recently completed an Escape Room challenge and had a chance to celebrate their accomplishments.

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Students enrolled in the cohort visited Milford Superior Court and were able to meet prosecutors, defense attorneys and a judge.

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While in the courtroom, students observed court proceedings and were able to ask questions and hear feedback from attorneys and judge.

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Tammy Murray, Identification and Crime Scene Unit Detective from the West Haven Police Department, speaks to students in the Criminal Justice Cohort. Tammy addressed a variety of topics including crime scene processing, fingerprinting, criminalistics and suspect identification. Students were able to ask questions concerning her life and career experiences.

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Detective Sergeant Mauricio Vigil of the Darien Police Department speaking to WHHS students in the Criminal Justice Cohort about digital evidence examination

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Ronnell Higgins, Commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, spoke to students in the cohort. Students heard about recent trends and events in the field of criminal justice and had the opportunity to ask questions.

Lisa Dadio, retired New Haven Police Lieutenant, Director of the Center for Advanced Policing, Senior Lecturer, and Director of the Northeast Regional De-escalation Training Center speaks to students about her career and opportunities in the field of criminal justice. Students had the opportunity to learn about the details of the 2009 Annie Lei case.

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James Scott, retired Master Sergeant from the Connecticut State Police and Army National Guard and current Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice at Albertus Magnus College, speaks to students in the Criminal Justice Cohort.

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Lisa Ragaza speaks to students in the cohort. Lisa is currently employed with the State of Connecticut in the Division of Scientific Services in the Firearms Unit. She is proficient in footwear, tire track and imprint examinations, firearm examinations, serial number restoration, and microscopic comparisons of firearms evidence.

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To end the academic year on a fun yet educational note, students travelled to the Spy Museum in New York City

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