Law enforcement, Baker College to help high school students explore criminal justice careers April 28; registration open

High school students interested in careers in law enforcement/criminal justice can still register for the statewide Baker College Policing Day, Friday, April 28, 2017, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Baker College’s Owosso campus. The registration deadline is Wednesday, April 2

“Baker College Policing Day offers the opportunity for high school students to explore diverse careers in law enforcement, meet representatives from policing agencies, and learn about the desired training and education that will set them on the path to success,” said Mark Heaton, Baker College system assistant director of admissions and Policing Day coordinator.

At the event, there will be presentations by representatives from approximately 15 city, county, state and federal law enforcement agencies (listed below this news release). Many are police chiefs and sheriffs. Baker College criminal justice students will also present a crime scene demonstration.

There is no charge to attend, but registration is required because space is limited and lunch will be provided. More than 200 students have registered; capacity is 300. (Schools represented are listed below this news release.)

Baker College offers bachelor’s and associate degrees in criminal justice. One associate degree includes completion of a law enforcement training academy program.

The Owosso campus was selected for this event because its central location is convenient for students across the state.

To register by Wednesday, April 26, and for more information, contact Julie Ramirez at 989.729.3350 or julie.ramirez@baker.edu. Baker College’s Owosso campus is located at 1309 S. M-52, Owosso, MI 48867.

The largest private college in Michigan, Baker College is a not-for-profit higher education institution accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Founded in 1911, Baker College grants doctoral, master’s, bachelor’s and associate degrees, as well as certificates in diverse academic fields including applied technology, business, education, engineering, health science, information technology and social science. Baker College has on-ground campuses throughout Michigan and offers online programs that can be completed 100 percent online without ever visiting a campus. In 2016, the Online Learning Consortium recognized Baker College Online with the OLC Quality Scorecard Exemplary Endorsement, the highest ranking for online higher education programs. For information, visit www.baker.edu or follow Baker College on Twitter, @bakercollege, or on Facebook, www.facebook.com/bakercollege.

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Representatives from the following law enforcement agencies are scheduled to attend/present at Policing Day:

City of Corunna Police Department

City of Detroit Police Department

City of Durand Police Department

City of Flint Police Department

City of Owosso Police Department

City of Wayne Police Department

Genesee County Sheriffs Office

Michigan Department of Natural Resources

Michigan State Police

Oakland County Sheriffs Office

Shiawassee County Sheriffs Office

U.S. Department of Homeland Security Border Patrol

Village of Lennon Police Department

Wayne County Sheriffs Office

Students from the following schools have already registered for Policing Day:

Bay City Central High School

Byron High School

Capital Area Career Center

Carman-Ainsworth High School

Corunna High School

Dansville High School

Laingsburg High School

Lansing Everett High School

Lapeer County Education Technology Center

Leslie High School

Mason High School

Michigan Virtual Charter Academy

Morrice Junior/Senior High School

Muskegon Area Career Tech Center

Owosso High School

Pennfield High School

Perry High School

Shiawassee Regional Educational Service District

Southwest Macomb Technical Educational Consortium

Stockbridge High School