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First Responders Appreciation & Criminal Justice Career Exploration Day
October 28, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Our first responders risk their lives to help others. It’s time for us to THANK THEM!
Join us to EXPLORE career options in the criminal justice and public safety field.
Participate in workshops to LEARN more about safety and security.
Visit First Responders at BHC to:
- Register for the event and workshops.
- Nominate a hero for an award.
- Thank a first responder.
Admission is free but registration is required. Lunch will be provided.
Twenty first-responder agencies will be sharing information about career opportunities. Equipment such as a bomb robot and bomb squad vehicles, a drone unit, a Seat Belt Convincer and an armored rescue vehicle will be on display.
The program will include:
- 11-11:25 a.m. – Safety and Security in the Virtual World – Internet security and privacy
- 11:30-11:55 a.m. – Safety and Security in the Real World – Risk-reduction and crime-prevention strategies
- 12-12:25 p.m. – First aid demonstration
- 1-2 p.m. – Appreciation ceremony and awards presentation
For more information, contact Dr. Seref Onder, director of the Criminal Justice Program, at 309-796-5281 or onders@bhc.edu.