Middle Georgia Technical College

Warner Robins PD Officer Speaks to MGTC Criminal Justice Dual Enrollment Students

Warner Robins - Houston County Students dually enrolled in the Criminal Justice program at Middle Georgia Technical College (MGTC) were able to get a view on the real world of law enforcement when Lt. Chris Rooks of the Warner Robins Police Department spoke to them recently.

These students, who take their Criminal Justice courses at the Houston County Career and Technology Center (HCCTC) on Corder Road, were able to hear first-hand stories from Lt. Rooks about the day-to-day activities he is involved in. He explained the role and functions of the Investigations Unit of the Warner Robins Police Department and stressed the importance of education and the role it serves when pursuing a career in Criminal Justice.

Bobby Brown, adjunct instructor for Criminal Justice and Paralegal Services at MGTC, invited Rooks to speak to his dual enrollment students at HCCTC.

"Events such as this help to build a positive relationship between the students and the police department," said Brown. "This lecture series also helps the students gain an increased understanding and awareness of the role and function of law enforcement in our community."

Brown has invited representatives from various local law enforcement agencies to speak to his students as part of a Criminal Justice guest speaker lecture series. The purpose of the lectures is to give students who intend on pursuing a career in the field a Criminal Justice a first-hand account of the type of activities that law enforcement agents are involved in on a daily basis. In addition to the lecture series, students have also participated in hands-on activities such as reading Miranda Rights to a suspect and solving mock crimes.

Middle Georgia Technical College offers a diploma and a degree in Criminal Justice, as well as several short-term Technical Certificates of Credit. Day, evening, and online classes are offered in addition to courses for dually enrolled high school students.

To find out more about the Criminal Justice program or the Dual Enrollment program at Middle Georgia Technical College, call (478) 988-6800 or log on to www.middlegatech.edu.

Lt. Chris Rooks of the Warner Robins Police Department speaks to students at the Houston County Career and Technology Center who are dually enrolled in Criminal Justice courses with Middle Georgia Technical College.