2nd Year Criminology Students Pistol Shooting & Marksmanship Training: Samar College’s second-year criminology students participated in pistol shooting and marksmanship training with Team Catbalogan Practical Shooters Inc. and the Samar Provincial Police Office, enhancing their practical law enforcement skills and ethical firearm handling.

The College of Criminal Justice Education at Samar College recently held a Marksmanship and Basic Pistol Shooting Training for its second-year BS Criminology students, in collaboration with Team Catbalogan Practical Shooters Inc. and the Samar Provincial Police Office. This event was held at the Samar Provincial Office Target Range last August 10 2024. Part of the students' Practical Shooting and Marksmanship course, this training aimed to develop crucial firearm handling skills under the guidance of experienced law enforcement officers.

The program provided hands-on experience in essential areas like firearm safety, controlled shooting, and aiming techniques, fostering discipline, precision, and confidence. Key qualities for future law enforcement professionals. This partnership with active officers and expert shooters offered students invaluable insights into the responsibilities and standards of professional policing, reinforcing both practical skills and ethical conduct in firearm use.

Dr. Joseph Roque A. Pensotes Jr., Dean of the College of Criminal Justice Education, praised the initiative, stating, “This training builds core competencies essential to law enforcement, enhancing our students readiness to serve responsibly.” The College extends its gratitude to its partners for their commitment to enriching criminology education and shaping skilled, principled future officers.