SUNY Canton Criminal Investigation Major Eli Max of Freeport, N.Y., 11520, Wins Wins Award From SUNY Police

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Eli Max, a criminal investigation major from Freeport who resides in Canton, recently won the Dr. McBride Criminal Justice Student Achievement Award from SUNY University Police Chiefs.

CANTON, NY (07/02/2012)(readMedia)-- A volunteer firefighter and EMT who responded to the SUNY Canton Fire in Cook Hall was awarded for his dedicated volunteerism and work ethic.

Eli Max, a criminal investigation major from Freeport (11520) who currently resides in Canton, recently received the $500 Dr. McBride Criminal Justice Student Achievement Award presented by the SUNY University Police Chiefs Association.

"Eli represents the attributes we look for and foster in our students," said Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Carli C. Schiffner, who will become the College's Interim President on Sept. 1 following President Joseph L. Kennedy's retirement. "He's enthusiastic about his education and has all of the qualities of an exceptional leader. These qualities will serve him well in his future law enforcement career."

Max is a student dispatcher for the SUNY Canton University Police, a volunteer firefighter and EMT with both the Freeport Fire Department and the Canton Volunteer Fire Department. After graduation, he's hoping to become a detective with the New York City Police Department. Max is also the secretary for the Criminal Justice Student Organization. He was one of the inaugural members of the "Be Proud" program which is designed around the criminal justice certificate program and offers block scheduled courses mirroring a professional work environment.

"Eli was one of the first firefighters on the scene of our Feb. 10 fire in Cook Hall," noted Elizabeth A. Erickson. "He's demonstrated a commitment to his course work and excellent time management skills. He has maintained excellent grades on top of working long nights and weekends."

The Dr. McBride Criminal Justice Student Achievement Award is given annually in recognition of Dr. Bruce McBride, who was instrumental in the evolution of the University Police agency and is heralded as establishing the respected professional requirements for University Police officers.

SUNY Canton offers 23 career-driven bachelor's degrees in addition to its associate and certificate programs. SUNY Canton OnLine features more than 190 courses online each semester. The College's athletic teams belong to the United States Collegiate Athletic Association. The College is home to a brand-new athletic facility, nicknamed Roos House, and the Grasse River Suites, offering students single rooms in apartment-style settings while they live on campus.

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FULL PHOTO CAPTION - Pictured are SUNY Canton University Police Lieutenant Brian E. Kurish, University Police Chief Lisa E. Colbert, Criminal Investigation major Eli Max, Criminal Investigation Associate Professor Susan Buckley, and Criminal Investigation Instructor Elizabeth A. Erickson. Max recently won the Dr. McBride Criminal Justice Student Achievement Award from the SUNY University Police Chiefs Association.