NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University and the City of Many Police Department formalized a partnership to support law enforcement training and professional development utilizing university faculty, staff and facilities. Through the agreement, NSU will serve as a training provider for the Many PD by providing specialized courses and workshops relevant to law enforcement, along with training in leadership, crisis responses, community engagement, legal and ethnical practices and technology. The Nov. 10 signing ceremony marked the collaboration “in support of education, training and service to the northwest Louisiana region,” said Laurie Morrow, executive director of Economic Development & University Advancement. Seated from left are Dr. Francene Lemoine, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences; NSU President James Genovese, Many Police Chief Cheryl Wooley and Assistant Chief Mason Wiley. Standing are Morrow, NSU Criminal Justice faculty Dr. Daniel Gordy, Dr. Mark Melder and JD Cox, University Police Chief Craig Vercher, NSU PD Captain Wes Harrell and Gwen Fontenot, NSU’s director of Corporate and Community Engagement.