Spring 2018 Meetings -- Mondays, 6pm in Buckman 120
CONFERENCES
National Conference
Once a year, a weeklong National Conference is held comprised of workshops; seminars; written, practical, and physical competitive events. Five written competitions include Criminal Law, Police Management and Operation, Juvenile Justice, Corrections and an LAE Knowledge exam. A Crime Scene Investigation is held as well as a Pistol Competition for individuals and team competition. A Physical Agility competition is also offered. The National Conference is held in a different city each year and is structured around a specific theme chosen by the Board of Directors. A National Business Meeting is held as well as banquets with guest speakers. A closing banquet is scheduled at each National Conference and trophies are awarded to the winners who competed in the competitions throughout the week.
Regional Conferences
Once a year in the Fall, a mini-conference is held in each of our six regions. This Conference is usually 2-3 days long and consists of competitions, seminars, workshops and Regional Business Meeting. A closing banquet is scheduled at the end of the Conference and trophies are awarded to the winners who competed throughout the week.
1) To improve criminal justice through educational activities.
2) To foster professionalism in law enforcement personnel and agencies.
3) To promote professional, academic, and public awareness of criminal justice issues.
4) To encourage the establishment and expansion of higher education and professional training in criminal justice.
5) To provide a unified voice for professionals in, and students of, criminal justice.
6) To promote high standards of ethical conduct, professional training, and higher education within the criminal justice field.
