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The Executive Board of the Massachusetts Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (MACLEA) is pleased to announce that it hosted its annual Awards and Scholarship Ceremony on Friday, Jan. 10 at Framingham State University, honoring multiple campus police officers and administrators for their contributions to their campuses and the law enforcement profession. 
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The Executive Board of the Massachusetts Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (MACLEA) is pleased to announce that it hosted its annual Awards and Scholarship Ceremony on Friday, Jan. 10 at Framingham State University, honoring multiple campus police officers and administrators for their contributions to their campuses and the law enforcement profession. 
This year’s awardees represented the Endicott College Public Safety & Police Department, the Boston College Police Department, the Roxbury Community College Public Safety Department, the UMass Chan Medical School Police Department, the Berklee College of Music Police Department, the Babson College Public Safety Department, Salem State University and Our Lady of the Elms College.
“Our Campus and University Law Enforcement Officers, Security Officers, Dispatchers, and Administrative Staff are dedicated to providing exceptional professional services to ensure that students, faculty, staff, and visitors of our communities can work, learn, live, and visit in a safe environment where our departments are fully immersed and engaged,” said Boston College Police Lt. Laurene Spiess, chairwoman of the MACLEA Awards Committee. “Our award recipients deserve the recognition for their acts of selflessness, passion, commitment to others, bravery, leadership, mentorship, and a commitment to their communities through initiatives.”
Those honored were:
Ariana Barrows, who is attending Salem State University, is the daughter of Bunker Hill Community College Police Chief Robert Barrows.
Ariana is a student at Salem State University, where she majors in Sport and Movement Science and maintains a GPA of 3.89. She is involved in Women’s Volleyball, and the Sport and Movement Club. She is the president of the Alpha-Lambda Delta Honors Society, and she volunteers to provide services to the homeless community. 
Ariana sees education as a key to professional growth, and as an opportunity to unlock potential and contribute to the community. She plans to serve as a role model to others and to use her education to create lasting change within her community.
Aria Willey, who is attending Our Lady of the Elms College, is the daughter of Springfield Technical Community College Police Chief Jose Rivera. 
Aria is a student at Our Lady of the Elms College, where she majors in Nursing and minors in Chemistry, while maintaining a GPA of 3.7. She is a volunteer at the Westfield Soup Kitchen and enjoys cross country running and competitive swimming. 
Aria believes education is important to achieve her goals, which are to advance her knowledge in the medical field and to become a Nurse Anesthetist. She plans to share her knowledge and experience by teaching students who are entering the medical and nursing fields. 
Chief Ramsdell was nominated by Chief Erin Carcia, of the Babson College Public Safety Department. Chief Ramsdell was recognized for her work to represent MACLEA across the Commonwealth, and her work toward collaborative problem solving. Chief Ramsdell has worked tirelessly to build relationships with other law enforcement organizations such as the Municipal Police Training Committee (MPTC), POST, the Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association (MCOPA) and the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security. 
Chief Ramsdell recognizes the importance of educating law enforcement colleagues across the state about campus law enforcement, and the value that campus police bring to their communities every day. She has tirelessly advocated for campus law enforcement figures to have a seat at the table for important conversations in the Commonwealth, and has continued to represent the Endicott College Police Department while doing so. 
“Chief Ramsdell is a true professional respected by her peers across the state, and is a strong administrator that is able to balance many priorities and challenges while making significant change as needed,” wrote Chief Carcia. 
Officer Monterrosa was nominated by Lt. Laurene Spiess of the Boston College Police Department, as well as several other colleagues. Officer Monterrosa has worked for Boston College Police for approximately four years now, and she has spent countless hours of her off time working with colleagues and Boston College Security Officers on fitness plans that help them get ready to attend the police academy. 
Officer Monterrosa is eager to get to know students and staff, and works daily to connect with both students and colleagues in the police department. Officer Monterrosa has mentored security officers, dispatchers, and her fellow officers by helping them with physical fitness plans and workouts, and routinely comes in while she is off work to help colleagues get physically fit. She also teaches a Rape Aggression Defense class for the police department, and is often the first officer in the department to volunteer for community initiatives such as Coffee with a Cop or the department’s annual toy drive. 
“Natasha believes in putting her hand out to others to show them the way and to help them realize their dreams and attain their goals,” Lt. Spiess wrote. “Her energy is boundless when it comes to helping others.”
Chief Albanese was nominated by Robyn Shahid-Bellot, Vice President for Enterprise Transformation at Roxbury Community College. Chief Albanese has overseen the development of Roxbury Community College’s first Threat and Vulnerability Assessment, developed and implemented a Security and Emergency Management Plan, installed a new Computer Aided Dispatch System and Records Management System for the police department, and oversaw the installation of blue light emergency call boxes and automatic external defibrillators across the Roxbury Community College campus.
Chief Albanese has instituted active shooter response training on campus, and initiated community programs such as Coffee with a Cop and a holiday toy drive to foster more trust within the community.
“David’s leadership and forward-thinking approach have not only improved RCC’s operational efficiency but have also created a safer, more inclusive environment for students, faculty, and staff,” wrote Shadid-Bellot. “His efforts epitomize the spirit of innovation and dedication celebrated by this award.”
Deputy Chief O’Loughlin was nominated by Lt. Gregory Markiewicz of the UMass Chan Medical School Police Department. Deputy Chief O’Loughlin, year after year, has led the UMass Chan Medical School Police Department in several community outreach and crime prevention initiatives, including Coffee with a Cop, food drives, serving meals to veterans, toy drives, Halloween parades and events for children. 
Deputy Chief O’Loughlin teaches a Rape Aggression Defense class on campus, and organizes the department’s annual Stuff a Cruiser event, as well as the department’s annual food drive. 
“Year after year, she rouses the team here at the Police Department and takes on the task of Community outreach and crime prevention with not one but multiple communities within the population we serve,” wrote Lt. Markiewicz. “Her passion has helped many that are underserved with food drives, serving meals to veterans, Coffee with a Cop, toy drives, Polar Plunge events, Halloween parades and events for Children who have nothing or are suffering from medical emergencies.”
Officer Buxton and Officer Curtis were nominated by Berklee College of Music Police Detective Sgt. Christopher Thibodeau and Chief David Ransom. On May 31, 2024, Officers Buxton and Curtis were dispatched to the area of 219 Massachusetts Avenue for a report of an abandoned bike with plastic bags and over a dozen needles around it. While responding to that area, Officer Buxton noticed a man down on the side of Massachusetts Avenue surrounded by blood. 
Upon checking the man who was down on the sidewalk and bleeding, Officers Buxton and Curtis discovered the man was suffering from stab wounds. Officer Curtis put direct pressure on a stab wound to the man’s stomach in an effort to slow the bleeding, while Officer Buxton checked the man’s pulse, which was fading. The officers relayed that information to colleagues, who requested that responding EMS units hurry en route to the scene. Once EMS units arrived and took over care of the patient, Officers Buxton and Curtis began assisting Boston Police with gathering evidence at the crime scene, locating a knife that was involved in the incident as well as video footage of a suspect leaving the scene. 
“It was stated by Boston Police on scene that both of their actions saved the male’s life. It should be reiterated that from the initial discovery of the male being down, to the blood trail, scene assessment, direct pressure, monitoring his pulse, and proper information dissemination, Officers Curtis and Buxton’s actions were responsible for saving the male’s life that night,” wrote Detective Sgt. Thibodeau. “Their dedication to not only the Berklee community, but to the citizens of Boston, exemplifies what it means to be a Police Officer.”
Officer Curtis has since transferred from Berklee College of Music Police to Methuen Police.
Officer Caldwell was nominated by Lt. Gregory Markiewicz of the UMass Chan Medical School Police Department. On Sept. 9, 2024, UMass Chan Medical School Police received a report of a potentially suicidal male. Officer Caldwell and UMass Chan Medical School Police were able to safely locate the suicidal male and connected him with services. Officer Caldwell was then assigned to investigate the origin of several emails the suicidal male had received that contributed to his mental condition. Officer Caldwell’s investigation determined that the author of the emails was a student at UMass Boston, and Officer Caldwell subsequently interviewed that student and obtained a confession that the emails were sent out of anger and and a quest for revenge. The emailer was subsequently charged and referred to Student Affairs at UMass Boston for a violation of the student code of conduct. 
“Officer Caldwell’s willingness to accept a complicated investigation, his attention to detail and his thoroughness in following and developing information is worthy of recognition and praise,” wrote Lt. Markiewicz. 
Detective Lindland was nominated by Babson College Police Chief Erin Carcia and Officer Justin Stiles. Detective Lindland has been with the Babson College Police Department for approximately seven years, and has earned a reputation for always being the first to volunteer for new roles, responsibilities and special assignments. Detective Lindland has assisted the department with recruitment and retention, data analysis, VIP and dignitary protection, community engagement, and serves as the department’s LGBTQ+ liaison officer. She is known for going out of her way to reach out to other members of the department to work together on investigations, and for always taking time to share her training with others. 
Detective Lindland is also a leader in obtaining new training that will benefit the department. She has attended trainings in adolescent mental health, LGBTQ+ liaison training, detective training, cybercrime training, advanced sexual assault investigation training, stalking training, digital evidence and investigations training, behavioral threat assessment training and more. 
“Most everyone at Babson would describe Detective Lindland as a true authentic leader in everything she does from supporting and mentoring her peers to providing victim/witness advocacy support to the community,” wrote Chief Carcia. “Jennie is by far one of the most motivated and engaged Officers in that she intentionally identifies every opportunity she can for personal training and professional development that will contribute to the bigger picture of our department and community impact.”
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