The Forensic Science Program at The University of Findlay boasts a very active and energetic Forensic Science and Criminal Justice Club. Through participation in the club you will have the opportunity to experience dimensions of the criminal justice system not always possible through traditional classroom instruction. Past activities include ride-alongs with local police agencies, firearm safety instruction, active participation in real-life law enforcement scenarios through utilization of Firearm Training Simulators, and stimulating conversations with professionals and experts in the criminal justice field. Additionally, club members tour male and female prisons/jails, visit the Bureau of Criminal Justice Investigation, and participate in recreational activities such as paint-balling.

Last year the club organized a trip to Washington D.C.  The itinerary for this trip included a tour of the FBI academy, a personal visit with Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Conner, a tour of the White House, and a meeting with congressional representative Mike Oxley. Additional activities included trips to Arlington Cemetery, Peace Officers Memorial, Spy Museum, and other significant monuments and historical sites.

Another exciting event that the forensic science/criminal justice club participates in annually is Fear Factor. This event promotes friendly competition between various clubs on campus in diverse actives including rescuing dummies from simulated hazardous situations, analytical computer games, relay races with greased watermelons in swimming pools, and tunnel races. The forensic science/criminal justice club takes great pride in having won the championship in the inaugural year of Fear Factor. In addition to visiting exciting places, meeting intriguing professionals, and participating in challenging events, the club provides you with the opportunity to develop leadership skills.

While faculty advisors oversee club activities, students are the engines behind its success. Students hold various positions within the club including president, vice president, treasurer, sergeant at arms, secretary, and historian. Such experiences are great resume builders. The club is further evidence of our program’s commitment to providing students with experiential activities to complement their educational development.