Carroll Community College held a Criminal Justice Showcase on Tuesday, November 6, 2007 in the Great Hall, featuring a police helicopter stationed outside the college and a bomb detection dog inside.

“The purpose of the Criminal Justice Showcase was to highlight employment and educational opportunities in this growing field,” said Kristine DeWitt, director of Transfer and Retention at Carroll. “Transfer institutions and more than a dozen employers participated with information tables and interactive displays in the Great Hall.”

Demonstrations included a police helicopter, tactical vehicles, police vehicles from various agencies, a bomb detection dog, microscopes and slides used in forensics, and alcohol breath detectors. Mock interviews encouraged students to practice their job interviewing skills.

“Practical exercises such as these are great learning tools which showcase Criminal Justice in real terms,” said Wayne Livesay, who oversees the Criminal Justice and Legal Studies program. Livesay is a 34-year veteran of the Howard County Police force and retired chief of police.

“Demand in the criminal justice industry is growing and the major at Carroll is also generating more interest among students,” said Barbara Gregory, coordinator of Career Development at Carroll. “We wanted to help students understand the educational requirements to prepare for this field, get exposure to transfer programs, and learn first-hand the skills that employers want.”

Left-to-right: Corporal Mark Thomey, college president Dr. Faye Pappalardo, coordinator of the college’s Criminal Justice program Wayne Livesay, and Corporal Perry Thorsvik.

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