New Graduate Certificate Available in Criminal Justice

The College of Criminal Justice is introducing an online Graduate Certificate Program this spring to help professionals in the field with career advancement.

The Graduate Certificate in Criminal Justice Leadership and Management is designed for working professionals in law enforcement, corrections and victim services to assist with professional growth and career development. The 18-hour program is structured so it can be completed in a year, and it can be applied toward a Master’s degree in the future.

SHSU Shares National Award as Part of Houston Police Departmentment Task Force

The College of Criminal Justice and Office of Research and Sponsored Programs at Sam Houston State University were part of a Houston Police Task Force that received a national award, the Chief David Cameron Award for Excellence in Environmental Crime Enforcement and Education from the International Association of Chiefs of Police, for its work on an environmental case in Houston.

The Task Force also received the Chief of Police Commendation from Houston Chief Charles A. McClelland, Jr.

From left to right are: Dr. Jack Hill, Office of Research and Sponsored Programs; David Hoffpauir, College of Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas; and Sergeant Michael Walsh, Environmental Investigations Unit, Major Offenders Division, Houston Police Department.

Real Talk w/CJ: Lt. Dan Norris, Former LCC Alumni President

Thu Mar 5, 2013 2:00 pm - 3:00pm Hazel B. Kerper Courtroom

After nearly 27 years with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, Lt. Dan Norris has risen through the ranks of the fifth largest sheriff’s agency in Texas, serving in patrol, as a detective, in Internal Affairs and in administration.He will talk about his experiences and provide tips on how to get a job in Sheriff Offices at Real Talk w/CJ on March 5.. . .Read more. . .

Female Law Enforcement Executives Continue LIFE’s Lessons

The Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas (LEMIT), through its Professional Development Program (PDP), is expanding opportunities for current and future female law enforcement executives through a series of one-day seminars, an annual conference, and a newsletter.

LEMIT Unites with Poland to Remember 9/11

A delegation from LEMIT poses with high-ranking Polish officials during the Homo Homini ceremony memorializing 9/11 in Poland.

For the third year in a row, representatives from the Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas (LEMIT) participated in a ceremony in the city of Kielce, at Homo Homini, the Polish memorial to 9/11, which has come to symbolize the fight against terrorism around the world.

LEMIT Trains Police on Photo and Live Lineups

Police trainers test the sequential method of photo lineups recommended in a model policy developed by LEMIT.

Law enforcement instructors from across Texas participated in the inaugural training for eyewitness identification procedures offered by the Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas at Sam Houston State University.

LEMIT Trains Law Enforcement on Texas Eyewitness ID Practices

The Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas (LEMIT) will team up with the Texas Police Chiefs Association (TPCA) to offer “Train the Trainer” programs for law enforcement agencies across the state on a model policy and procedures for eyewitness identification.