16 local law enforcement officers complete CSI certification

(Tahlequah, Oklahoma) - The Northeastern State University College of Extended Learning recently awarded its first Crime Scene Investigation program certifications. Dignitaries from the State Highway Patrol division and Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation were present at the graduation.

NSUs Crime Scene Investigation Certificate is accredited by the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training. This hands-on program is designed for current law enforcement officers who would like to further develop their understanding, skills and expertise as it relates to crime scene investigations.

There were 16 local law enforcement officers, including four NSU officers, who completed 128 hours of intensive, blended online and in-person training to earn this certificate.

Graduates include:

• Patrick McLean, Tulsa Police Department
• Kirk Dickerson, Mustang Police Department
• James Holforty, Sand Springs Police Department
• Jason McGinnis, Sand Springs Police Department
• Jessica Cotton, Broken Arrow Police Department
• Stephen Beall, Grant County Sheriffs Office
• Staci Roundtree, University of Tulsa Security
• Julie Friedel, University of Tulsa Security
• Lynwood B. Smith, Caddo County Sheriffs Office
• Lynwood J. Smith, Caddo County Sheriffs Office
• Joshua Stallings, Northeastern State University Police Department
• Robert Girdner, Adair County Sheriffs Office
• Ralph Colantuono, Adair County Sheriffs Office
• Andre Fernandes, Northeastern State University Police Department
• Amanda Craig, Northeastern State University Police Department
• Troy Shatwell, Northeastern State University Police Department