Security Studies’ Professor Witnesses Storm’s Devastation Firsthand
Research into PracticeNatalie D. Baker studied people’s reaction to disaster following Hurricane Katrina. In Hurricane Harvey, she lived it.. #story_content #album{height:350px; background:...
View ArticleArlington Police Answer the Call for Hurricane Help
Stepping UpKudos to Alumnus Kyle Dishko and the Arlington Police Department who helped out in Hurricane Harvey rescue efforts. #story_content #album{height:350px; background:...
View ArticleMuftić Leads Special Issue of Criminal Justice Review
Guest EditorAs guest editor of Criminal Justice Review, Lisa Muftic examined the victimization of specialized populations like prostitutes, foster care youth, LGBQT students and others. #story_content...
View ArticleReal Talk w/CJ: U.S. Border Patrol
Real Talk w/CJLearn about the U.S. Border Patrol, which intercepts criminals, drugs and other contraband coming across the border illegally. #story_content #album{height:350px; background:...
View ArticleRoth’s Book Published in Croatian and Turkish
Mitchel Roth’s book on the history of crime and punishment is going global.An Eye for an Eye: A Global History of Crime and Punishment, originally released in 2015, recently has been re-published in...
View ArticleComing to the Rescue in Port Arthur
Stepping UpSecurity Studies graduate student Adam Lee and his friend from Minnesota rescued seniors from nursing homes in Port Arthur during Hurricane Harvey. #story_content #album{height:350px;...
View ArticleGiving Back to the Community During Hurricane Harvey
Stepping UpForensic science students helped displaced residents and pets during Hurricane Harvey. #story_content #album{height:350px; background:...
View ArticleSecurity Studies Student Shines as CERT Volunteer
Stepping UpSecurity Studies Student John Watkins II got to put his CERT training to the test during Hurricane Harvey. #story_content #album{height:350px; background:...
View ArticleSHSU Receives Grants to Study Police Investigations of Child Abuse Cases
Child AbuseLisa Muftic received federal and state grants to study the number of child abuse cases reported directly to police. #story_content #album{height:350px; background:...
View ArticleNew CMIT Research Director Focuses on Partnerships
CMIT As the new Research Director for the Correctional Management Institute of Texas, Erin Orrick wants to build partnerships with participating agencies. #story_content #album{height:350px;...
View ArticleFaculty/Staff Reach Major Milestones at SHSU
Faculty/Staff The College of Criminal Justice is lucky to have dedicated faculty and staff, many of whom have been here up to 40 years! #story_content #album{height:350px; background:...
View ArticleHome-Brewed Poppy Seed Tea Can Be Lethal, Study Finds
ToxicologyA study by Madeleine Swortwood found that home-brewed poppy seed tea can contain lethal doses of morphine. #story_content #album{height:350px; background:...
View ArticleHelp Raise Awareness about Violence Against Women In October
The Clothesline Project Oct. 11, 9am to 2pm (decorate) Criminal Justice Center, Texas Room Oct. 18, 9am to 2pm (Rain Date: Oct. 25) Outside Criminal Justice Center (display)Documentary and Panel...
View ArticleRecent Publications -- Fall 2017
Boisvert, D., **Wells, J., Armstrong, T. A. & *Lewis, R. H. (2017). Serotonin and self-control: A genetically moderated stress sensitization effect. Journal of Criminal Justice. Advance online...
View ArticleExplore Careers in Victim Services on Nov. 1st
<p><strong>Victim Studies Career Fair</strong>Wednesday, November 1, 201710am – 2pmCriminal Justice Center Lobby<!--more--></p><p>The College of Criminal Justice...
View ArticleZhang Tackles Misperceptions of Racial Bias in Policing
Racial biasYan Zhang presented a study on racial bias to an international crime analyst group on how data can be used to address key issues in policing. #story_content #album{height:350px; background:...
View ArticleForensic Science Bridges East and West with DNA Presentations in South Korea
International ForensicsFaculty and doctoral students present DNA research for missing person and cold cases in South Korea. #story_content #album{height:350px; background:...
View ArticleSwortwood To Investigate Prevalence of Synthetic Opioids
Synthetic OpioidsMadeleine Swortwood received a federal grant to develop a saliva test for opioids and investigate prevalence of drug among inmates and arrestees. #story_content #album{height:350px;...
View ArticleStudents/Faculty Receive Forensic Science Foundation Grants
Two Ph.D. students and their faculty advisors received grants from the Forensic Science Foundation (FSF) to pursue studies on a screening method to detect fentanyl analogs in blood samples and to...
View ArticleBuilding Professional Law Enforcement Agencies for Three Decades
LEMITThe premiere professional training institute for law enforcement leaders is celebrating 30 years of service with a new book on its history. #story_content #album{height:350px; background:...
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