Clik here to view.
Beto Chair Lecture: Jose R. Almirall -- POSTPONED
Beto LectureJose Almirall, a professor at Florida International University, will examine how to standardize forensic practice in the lab for the field. #story_content #album{height:350px; background:...
View ArticleClik here to view.
NOHCJ Hosts Mental Health Awareness Panel
Mental HealthThe National Organization of Hispanics in Criminal Justice is hosting a panel discussion on mental health issues facing police and the communities they serve. #story_content...
View ArticleCMIT Hosts One-Stop Shop for Texas Specialty Courts
The Correctional Management Institute of Texas (CMIT) is teaming up with the Center for Court Innovation (CCI) to support specialty courts in Texas by creating a one-stop shop for best practices,...
View ArticleCMIT to Develop NICER List of International Corrections Experts
The Correctional Management Institute of Texas (CMIT) will serve as a resource center for the U. S. Department of State to identify correctional experts to assist with projects around the globe.CMIT...
View ArticleSecurity Studies Offers Study Abroad Program to Poland
The Department of Security Studies will offer its first Study Abroad program in Poland to explore state internal security, state-sponsored terror, and peacetime and wartime insurgency. The course is...
View ArticleHayes Named Researcher of Year by ASC Division of Victimology
Assistant Professor Brittany Hayes of the Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology was named the 2017 Faculty Researcher of the Year by the American Society of Criminology Division of...
View ArticleClik here to view.
LEMIT Launches Lone Star Leadership for Chiefs Nationwide
LeadershipLEMIT is offering its premiere professional development program for Texas Police Chiefs to law enforcement leaders across the country. #story_content #album{height:350px; background:...
View ArticleSecurity Studies Faculty to Study Civilian Response During Hurricane Harvey
Two faculty members from the Department of Security Studies were awarded a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant to study citizen response during Hurricane Harvey.The study, “RAPID: Disaster...
View ArticleInternational Ph.D. Grads Contribute to American Universities, Research
Over the last two decades, dozens of international students came to Sam Houston State University, College of Criminal Justice to learn. Following graduation, almost half stayed in the U.S. to teach or...
View ArticleTwo Undergraduate CJ Students Earn Research Awards
Two criminal justice undergraduates recently captured top student honors at the Southwestern Association of Criminal Justice (SWACJ) conference in Fort Worth.Senior Beverly (Chia Chi) Liu and Junior...
View ArticleClik here to view.
What's Your Story?: Criminal Justice Panel
What's Your Story?Learn about different career options from a panel of professionals, including a federal agent, airport police, victim advocate, and CSI. #story_content #album{height:350px;...
View ArticleCMIT’s Hurst Handed Keys of Excellence
Sharese Hurst, a division director for the Correctional Management Institute of Texas (CMIT), was presented the Keys of Excellence for her positive impact on the lives of Orange Keys ambassadors at Sam...
View ArticleNew Technology Provides Better “INSITE” for Officers into Impaired Driving
The Impaired Driving Initiatives (IDI) Program at Sam Houston State University received a $253,607 grant from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to use new technology to enhance training...
View ArticleCJ College Graduates First Forensic Science Ph.D.
The College of Criminal Justice will graduate its first Ph.D. student in Forensic Science during the December 2017 Commencement ceremony.Lindsay Glicksberg will receive the inaugural doctoral degree,...
View ArticleNew Web App Helps Officers Respond to Environmental Crises
The Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas (LEMIT) developed a web application for the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) to help keep law enforcement officers safe when...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Roth’s Book Published in Croatian and Turkish
Crime & PunishmentMitchel Roth’s book on the global history of crime and punishment has been published in Croatian and Turkish. #story_content #album{height:350px; background:...
View ArticleClik here to view.
House Bill Prompts Examination of TDCJ Rehabilitation and Education Programming
House Bill Prompts Examination of TDCJ Rehabilitation and Education ProgrammingThe Correctional Management Institute of Texas hosted the Governor-appointed Task Force on Academic Credit and Industry...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Criminal Justice Graduate Student and Faculty Fundraiser Benefits Local...
Graduate Student and Faculty Fundraiser Benefits Local Victim Services OrganizationsThe Montgomery County Women’s Center and the Huntsville SAAFE House recently received proceeds from fundraising by...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Challenging Human Trafficking
Challenging Human TraffickingHuman trafficking continues to challenge the criminal justice system on a state and national level. The Harris County District Attorney’s Office’s Sex Crimes Division is...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Long-time Criminal Justice Professor to Retire after 45 years of Making History
Long-time Criminal Justice Professor to Retire after 45 years of Making HistoryAfter 45 years of loyal service, Dr. Raymond Teske will be stepping away from the classroom this summer, leaving behind a...
View Article