March is National Criminal Justice Month!
Our Criminal Justice Department, along with our student organizations, has organized a series of events around the theme: “Cops, Courts, Community”. Join us to explore various aspects of the criminal justice system and engage with experts in the field .
To make it even more exciting, we've introduced a passport system. Attend at least three out of the seven events, collect stamps, and you'll be entered into a drawing to win CJ Swag and a $25 Amazon gift card. Download your CJ Passport here
Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn, connect, and win some great prizes!
Mission Statement:
In the Department of Criminal Justice, in the College of Arts and Sciences, we strive to foster partnerships focused on improving community safety and promoting equity in the criminal legal system; to produce high quality research aimed at informing policy and theory; and to promote social justice, diversity, and inclusion in the education of students, practitioners, policy makers, and researchers.
The Southern Police Institute is a division of the Department of Criminal Justice. It is an advanced education and training institute whose mission is to enhance the professional development of law enforcement practitioners. We accomplish this mission by providing educational and career development programs that are designed to challenge and to prepare law enforcement practitioners for the demands of today and tomorrow. The Southern Police Institute consistently is ranked among the top law enforcement educational and training schools in the nation.