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Goodland Police Department Partners with Fort Hays Tech | Northwest’s Crime Scene Investigation Program- Goodland, KS. (03/10/2025)  –  The Goodland Police Department has offered space in their facility to establish a fully functional fingerprint lab, designed to benefit both Fort Hays Tech | Northwest students and the department’s investigative efforts.

The lab will serve as a hands-on training facility for students, providing them with practical experience in fingerprinting techniques, while also being available for use by the police department in solving case work. Leah Innocci, Senior Crime Scene Analyst and Certified Bloodstain Pattern Analyst, will be providing the necessary training and support to ensure the lab’s success. Innocci also serves as the Crime Scene Investigation instructor at Fort Hays Tech | Northwest.

“This collaboration is a fantastic opportunity for our students to gain real-world skills, and we’re grateful to the Goodland Police Department for their support,” said Innocci. “This lab will enhance the CSI curriculum and contribute directly to law enforcement efforts in the community.”

With winds and blizzard conditions, we are going to go ahead and cancel classes at all locations. Stay safe, stay warm, and stay inside!

Due to the incoming band of snow set to arrive all morning long, we are going to close the Goodland campus today - Friday, February 21.

Classes in Quinter are in session today.

Due to winter weather, our Goodland & Quinter locations will be closed February 18. Classes will resume on Wednesday February 19.

Stay safe, stay warm & stay off the roads!

Due to winter weather, our Goodland & Quinter locations will be closed Feb. 12

Stay safe, stay warm & stay off the roads!