Congratulations, 𝐃𝐫. 𝐉𝐡𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐨 𝐑𝐨𝐲𝐜𝐞 𝐄. 𝐄𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐨, Dean, College of Criminal Justice Education, for garnering 𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭-𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 with his innovation, I.N.S.P.E.C.T.: A Mobile Application for Modernized Fire Safety Inspections, during the 1st Smart-Tech Expo for Criminology Innovations, held at Northern Iloilo State University – Victorino Salcedo Sara Campus, last May 7-8, 2026.

Dr. Espartero also received various special awards including the Best in Presentation, Best Innovation in Questioned Document Examination, Best Innovation in Security and Safety Systems, Best Innovation in Research-Based Innovation, Best Innovation in Crime Prevention, and Best Innovation in Criminal Investigation.

We are very proud of you, Dr. Jhetro!