Real Talk w/CJ: Deputy U.S. Marshal Robert Garmon
Thu, Apr 17, 2014 10:00am - 11:00am CJ Courtroom Deputy U.S. Marshal Robert Garmon was recently featured on Marshal Law: Texas on TNT. Photo by David HollowayFor the last year, Deputy U.S. Marshal...
View ArticleThe Economics of “Right-to-Die” Legislation
By Trey CawleyA study from Sam Houston State University examines a new economic perspective on the politically charged issue of physician-assisted suicide legislation.The article looks for links...
View ArticleThe Woodlands Center Hosts CJ Career Workshop
The Woodlands Center Career Workshop Featuring Deputy U.S. Marshal Robert Garmon (’05) Thu, April 17, 2014 11:00 am The Woodlands Center, Room 110Join us for a Criminal Justice Career Workshop at The...
View ArticleSHSU Intern Helps Protect Colorado River
LCRA intern Carly TiptonBy: Trey CawleyOne of Carly Tipton’s first experiences working in her criminal justice internship involved evicting a squatter and his goats from a Texas island.“The Lower...
View ArticleDr. Muftic Finds “Other Home” in Bosnia/Herzegovina
Dr. Muftic and her husband in Sarajevo.As a junior in college, Dr. Lisa Muftic was introduced to Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) through an older gentlemen who had recently resettled in the U.S. from the...
View ArticleSociety of Forensic Science Meeting
Mon, Apr 14, 2014 5:00 PM Chemistry and Forensic Science Building Room 103The guest speaker will be Dr. Joan Bytheway, Forensic Anthrologist. Pizza and drinks will be served.
View ArticleGraduate Student Organization Meeting
Thu, Apr 17, 2014 3:00 - 5:00 P.M. Flag Room, Criminal Justice CenterCome celebrate the end of the year with the CJ GSO. Ice cream and cake will be served. Open to all faculty, staff and graduate...
View ArticleNational Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice Mini Conference
Wed Apr 22, 2014 4:00pm - 7:00pm Hazel B. Kerper CourtroomThe conference, "Breaking Out of Your Shell," is open to all interested students and will include Vanessa Richard, CJ Career Counselor; Dr....
View ArticleSecurity Studies Offers Presentation on the TSA
“Let’s Get Rid of the TSA” with Doug Bandow, Senior Fellow Cato Institute Fri, April 25, 2014 11:00am – 12:30pm Hazel B. Kerper CourtroomThe Department of Security Studies will host a presentation on a...
View ArticleGenetics Risk, Prenatal Smoking May Predict Behavioral Problems, Study Finds
Researchers have found evidence of an interaction between prenatal smoking and genetic risk factors that increase aggressive behavior in children, especially in girls.“The interesting issue is that not...
View ArticleSecurity Class Gets Lessons from Polish Police Leader
Gen. Miroslaw Schossler, Deputy Director of the Polish National Police (PNP), was introduced by former SHSU Graduate Student Refal Wasiak, Adjutant for the PNP. The Deputy Commander of the Polish...
View ArticlePracticing Crisis Management in the Field
Security Studies students fight a fire as part of a CERT exercise.Six Security Studies students took their crisis management class to the field so they can assist the community in times of natural or...
View ArticleSHSU Alumnus Bridges Polish National Police and World
Lt. Col. Rafal Wasiakby Trey Cawley Lt. Col. Rafal Wasiak, Advisor to the Commander-in-Chief, Polish National Police - a Sam Houston State University graduate, travels the world to enhance...
View ArticleCMIT Shares CJ Practices with Mexican Delegation
The Mexican delegation included judges and restorative justice professionals.The Correctional Management Institute of Texas recently hosted a delegation of judges and restorative justice professionals...
View ArticleRecent Publications
Here is a list of publications recently produced by faculty, students and alumni of Sam Houston State University, College of Criminal Justice. Barnes, J.C., Golden, K., Mancini, C., Boutwell, B.B.,...
View ArticleGraduate Student Organization Meeting
Tue, May 6, 2014 3:30 P.M. Texas Room, Criminal Justice CenterHelp plan activities or join a committee for the 2014-15 academic year!
View ArticleNew Freshman CJ Dorm Opens in Fall Semester
Students live and learn togetherBy: Trey Cawley This fall, the College of Criminal Justice will open a new dorm for criminal justice majors only, where freshman can live and study together as part of a...
View ArticleToday’s Offenders are Tomorrow’s Victims in Gangs
Gang members are twice as likely to become both a victim and an offender of a crime than non-gang members, as single acts of violence often lead to retribution between gangs as a whole, according to a...
View ArticleOfficers Trained on Processing Burial Sites
Law enforcement officers learn how to process shallow graves at STAFS.Law enforcement officers from throughout Texas got first-hand experience investigating clandestine burials at the Southeast Texas...
View ArticleDr. Zhao Named Distinguished Alumni at Washington State
Dr. Solomon Zhao holds his Distinguished Alumni Award from Washington State University.Twenty-four years after being named an Outstanding Graduate Student at Washington State University (WSU), Jihong...
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