The CJI Bulletin. University of Central Arkansas Joins Certificate and Degree Program for Arkansas Law Enforcement. Summer 2011

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1 The CJI Bulletin CRIMINAL JUSTICE INSTITUTE Published Quarterly by the University of Arkansas System University of Central Arkansas Joins Certificate and Degree Program for Arkansas Law Enforcement INSIDE Summer 2011 Page W e are excited to announce that the University of Central Arkansas has joined the Higher Education Certifi cate and Degree Program! Message from the Director 2 Apply Today to Attend One of CJI s Premier Programs 3 Located in Conway, this partnership will greatly expand the ability of officers in Central Arkansas to receive certificates of proficiency, technical certificates, and associate of applied science degrees in fields of study specific to the law enforcement profession. Thanks to collaboration between 22 colleges and universities across the State and the (CJI), higher education opportunities for Arkansas law enforcement have been expanded. Two programs of study Crime Scene Investigation and Law Enforcement Administration are available exclusively to Arkansas law enforcement officers who are actively employed within a law enforcement agency in the State. To successfully complete a program, participants are required to take special courses through CJI along with general education courses from collaborating colleges and universities. Don t miss out on this unique opportunity! If you are a certified Arkansas law enforcement officer, advancing your education has never been easier or more affordable. Although officers are required to pay all tuition and fees of the college or university, courses and equivalent college credit completed at CJI are provided free of charge to Arkansas law enforcement personnel, allowing you to complete certificate and AAS degree programs at a fraction of the normal cost. Information concerning financial aid opportunities, including Pell grants, student loans, and workforce improvement grants, can be obtained by contacting the financial aid offices of participating higher education institutions and the Arkansas Department of Higher Education ( Visit our website to learn more about this program: For more information, contact Allison Hoffman: amhoffman@cji.edu or New Online Program: Arkansas Methamphetamine Challenge For Law Enforcement Executives 4 CJI Offers New Class: How to be in a Personal Relationship 4 NCRLE Advisory Board Visits CJI 5 Are You Responsible For Your Agency s Property Room? 5 Bullying: Old School Problems, New School Solutions 6 Got Drugs? Participate in Third National Drug Take-Back Event 7 Don t Miss This Class! Mexican Cartel Wars and Funding of Terror 7 Using Your Computer to Work Smarter, Not Harder 8 University of Arkansas System 7723 Colonel Glenn Road Little Rock, AR Phone (501) Toll-free (800) Fax (501) The is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Doug Avery Arkansas Municipal Police Association Chief A.J. Gary Arkansas Association of Chiefs of Police Dr. Jack Lassiter Higher Education Sheriff David Lucas Arkansas Sheriffs Association Dr.

2 UA President Dr. B. Alan Sugg CJI Director Dr. Cheryl P. May CJI Advisory Board Chairman Mr. Chuck Lange Arkansas Sheriffs Association Co-Chairman Chief Gary Sipes Arkansas Association of Chiefs of Police Board Members Chief James Allen Arkansas Association of Chiefs of Police Lieutenant Doug Avery Arkansas Municipal Police Association Chief A.J. Gary Arkansas Association of Chiefs of Police Dr. Jack Lassiter Higher Education Sheriff David Lucas Arkansas Sheriffs Association Dr. Cheryl P. May SAC Valerie Parlave Federal Bureau of Investigation Lieutenant Roger Pearson Arkansas Municipal Police Association Ms. Melissa Rust Official Representative of President of UA System Sheriff Larry Sanders Arkansas Sheriffs Association Officer Owen Smith Arkansas Municipal Police Association Major Kathy Sparks Arkansas State Police Association Dr. Jack Thomas Citizen-At-Large Chancellor Chris Thomason Higher Education Message from the Director O ne of the most devastating epidemics plaguing our society is illicit drug production, distribution, and use. It pervades and taxes every facet of our judicial system, from the commission of crime to the incarceration of offenders. Illicit drug activity negatively impacts communities, large and small, across our state. It destroys families, creates fear, and steals the future of the most innocent victims, our children. One of the key initiatives of the Criminal Justice Institute (CJI) is to provide the Arkansas law enforcement community with access to the tools and training they need to abate drug-related crimes. As part of this initiative, we continue to develop and offer classes that address emerging drug issues, particularly in methamphetamine abuse, production, and distribution. In October, we will be in Fayetteville with Mexican Cartel Wars and Funding of Terror and in Clarksville with Criminal Interdiction. To provide more advanced skills and knowledge for officers involved in narcotics enforcement, we will again present the Narcotics Officer Certificate Program (NOCP), the only program of its kind in Arkansas designed to train law enforcement in meeting the challenges posed by illegal drug possession, use, production, and distribution. In January, this program will be available in Fort Smith. If your agency is near the Fort Smith area, I encourage you to take advantage of this outstanding program. Our new online capabilities are greatly expanding availability of meth-related programs to officers of every rank throughout the State. In addition to offering Methamphetamine Investigations Online, CJI recently added Methamphetamine Challenge for Law Enforcement Executives to our online course offerings for law enforcement executives, senior management, mayors, and quorum court members. Methamphetamine Awareness, Identification, and Safety for First Responders Online will be available next month. Our online programs are self-paced, allowing officers to complete the course over time, at home or while on duty. We are also actively expanding our Drug Endangered Children Initiative to assist children in Arkansas who are negatively impacted by a caregiver s illicit drug activities. Only by working together can we hope to ultimately break the cycle of drug and child abuse in Arkansas and provide all of our children with the future full of opportunities that they deserve. Through all of these initiatives, we remain committed to assisting your agency in your drug enforcement efforts. Sincerely, Dr. Cheryl P. May Find Us On Facebook Page 2

3 Apply Today to Attend One of CJI s Premier Programs School of Law Enforcement Supervision For first and second line supervisors, the School of Law Enforcement Supervision (SLES) is a mid-level management school that covers major aspects of police supervision. This four-week supervisory development course is scheduled one week per month over a four-month period. Course topics include: Research Strategies; Organizational and Nonverbal Communication; Challenging Organizational Culture; Stress Management; Social Intelligence; Managing Media Relations; Ethics and Leadership; Civil Liability; and Information Systems and Applications. Officers are required to successfully complete a written exam at the conclusion of each week of instruction. Each exam covers material drawn from the lectures, course texts, and outside reading assignments. In addition, this course requires officers to make oral presentations and prepare a research paper on a topic relevant to law enforcement supervision. Letters of nomination are required to attend this specialized course. Nominated officers must have reached the minimum rank of sergeant to attend. The deadline for nominations will be thirty days prior to the start of the session. CJI provides free lodging accommodations for participants who reside 50 or more miles outside of the metropolitan Little Rock area. Class Dates: February 20 24, 2012 March 19 23, 2012 April 16 20, 2012 May 14 18, 2012 Crime Scene Technician Certificate Program The Crime Scene Technician Certificate Program (CSTCP) is a series of six fundamental courses that introduce vital components of crime scene investigation. All sessions include lectures on the general theory behind each component and require the completion of practical exercises to reinforce the skills necessary to effectively examine and process a crime scene. Participants will be required to attend and successfully pass all six courses to receive their certificate. CSTCP is the cornerstone of CJI s Crime Scene Investigation academic certificate and degree programs. To participate in this program, an application letter must be submitted to Dr. Cheryl May from your Chief of Police, Sheriff, Department Head or Director. In this letter, he or she should indicate how your participation in this program will benefit your agency and state that he/she will support your attendance as well as ensure, to the best of their ability, your participation in all six courses. In addition, we require each department to provide its agency representative a minimum amount of photography equipment to ensure successful participation in the program. Applications must be received at CJI by end of business on September 30, Class Dates: January 10 13, 2012 February 7 9, 2012 March 6 8, 2012 April 3 5, 2012 May 8 10, 2012 June 5 7, 2012 June 20, 2012 Narcotics Officer Certificate Program CJI s Narcotics Officer Certificate Program (NOCP) provides Arkansas officers with the fundamental knowledge and skills they need to conduct safe and successful narcotics investigations, and is particularly beneficial to new narcotics officers. NOCP consists of five, three-day courses delivered once a month. Participants are required to attend all five components and pass all examinations to successfully complete the program. Core program topics include: Arkansas Drug Laws, Drug Identification and Classification, Methamphetamine, Managing Informants and Cooperative Witnesses, Search and Seizure, Investigative Techniques, Undercover Investigations, Pharmaceutical Diversion, Evidence Collection, Report Writing, Surveillance, Resources, Intelligence, Criminal Defenses, and Courtroom Testimony. The next session of this program will be offered in Fort Smith. To participate in the program, an application letter must be submitted to Dr. Cheryl May from the applicant s Chief of Police, Sheriff, Department Head or Director. Applications must be received at CJI by end of business on December 16, Class Dates: January 24 26, 2012 February 21 23, 2012 March 27 29, 2012 April 24 26, 2012 May 22 24, 2012 June 8, 2012 Page 3

4 Page 4 Forensic Sciences Classes Basic Crime Scene Processing Russellville Police Department September 20 22, 2011 Advanced Techniques in Property Room Management October 18 19, 2011 Basic Digital Photography Phillips Community College Stuttgart, AR November 15 16, 2011 Call (501) Meth Classes Criminal Interdiction Clarksville Police Department October 11 13, 2011 Mexican Cartel Wars and Funding of Terror Washington County Sheriff s Offi ce October 20, 2011 Methamphetamine Investigations Arkansas State University Heber Springs, AR November 2 3, 2011 Methamphetamine Awareness, Identification, and Safety for First Responders Bentonville Police Department November 29, 2011 Call (501) New Online Program: Arkansas Methamphetamine Challenge for Law Enforcement Executives T he Institute is launching its second online course: The Arkansas Methamphetamine Challenge for Law Enforcement Executives. Through this course, law enforcement executives will receive an overview of meth and safety issues. Additional topics include drug endangered children, treatment information, legal and liability issues, community mobilization, and resources for more information. Offered monthly, each course session will be available online for a period of two weeks. Participating law enforcement executives will be registered by CJI staff members, given a log-in and password, and directed to a special CJI Meth website. Chiefs of Police and Sheriffs are encouraged to invite Lieutenants, Captains, Assistant Chiefs, Mayors, Under Sheriffs, Chief Deputy Sheriffs, and Quorum Court Judges to complete this program. For information about registration, please contact Allison Hoffman: (501) or amhoffman@cji.edu For general information about online courses, contact Mary Deville: mdsdeville@cji.edu or CJI Offers New Class: How To Be in a Personal Relationship D eveloping a lasting personal relationship is hard work and is especially difficult for members of the law enforcement community due to the nature of the job and the unique stressors every officer faces. Recent research reports unacceptable statistics for domestic and family violence and divorce rates in law enforcement that are significantly higher than national norms. Dr. Stephen Sampson will be presenting a 24-hour training course designed for law enforcement personnel on How to Be in a Personal Relationship. The course focuses on how to pay skilled attention, how to manage your emotions, and how to create rapport. Register Today! October 26 28, :00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Washington County Sheriff s Office Class Dates: September 19 30, 2011 October 17 28, 2011 November 7 18, 2011 December 5 16, 2011 January 16 27, 2012 February 13 24, 2012 March 19 30, 2012 April 16 27, 2012 May 14 25, 2012 June 18 29, 2012 For more information, please contact Kimberly Hendricks: (501) or kdhendricks@cji.edu

NCRLE Advisory Board Visits CJI Traffic Safety Classes SFST/TOPS Morrilton Police Department October 12 14, 2011 SFST/TOPS NWA Law Enforcement Training Academy October 19 21, 2011 (Tentative) T he

5 NCRLE Advisory Board Visits CJI Traffic Safety Classes SFST/TOPS Morrilton Police Department October 12 14, 2011 SFST/TOPS NWA Law Enforcement Training Academy October 19 21, 2011 (Tentative) T he Advisory Board for CJI s National Center for Rural Law Enforcement (NCRLE) recently came together in Little Rock. Established in 1997, the NCRLE utilizes federal grants to extend CJI s programs and services to provide education, training, and professional development opportunities for rural communities throughout the United States. Current program offerings include Rural Executive Management Institute (REMI), Sexual Assault Training for Rural Law Enforcement, and The Cyberterrorism Defense Initiative. CJI staff and NCRLE board members pictured above include: (front row) Ms. Rita Davis; Ms. Yvonne Burk; Chief Nancy Newland (Pensacola, FL); Dr. Cheryl May; Ms. Mira Frosolono; Sheriff Herman Young (Winnsboro, SC); (back row) Mr. Jimmy Nobles; Ms. Larance Johnson; Sheriff Ron Pierini (Minden, NV); Sheriff Kelly Serr (Bison, ND); Chief Frederick Capozzi (Senaca Falls, NY); Chief Maxwell Jackson (Harrisville, Utah); Chief Douglas Greisen (Scappoose, OR); and Retired Sheriff Jay Winters (Conway, AR). Board members not pictured include: Chief Michael Carillo (Deming, NM); Retired Chief Lee Graham (South Burlington, VT); and Sheriff Larry Kopko (Warren, PA). Are You Responsible For Your Agency s Property Room? Advanced Techniques in Property Room Management is a two-day course that will address evidence storage and security, the management of technological and electronic evidence, and the evidence management controls, policies, and procedures necessary to effectively support the introduction of physical evidence at trial, as well as avoid civil liability lawsuits. This course will benefi t Evidence Technicians, Criminal Investigators, Evidence Custodians, and others responsible for the collection, preservation, or management of evidence and those responsible for the planning, design, staff audit, or development of evidence and property control systems. October 18 19, 2011 Call (501) Management Classes Foundations of Supervision U of A at Monticello October 3 5, 2011 Managing Interviews and Interrogations Forrest City Police Department October 6, 2011 Courtroom Testimony Wynne Police Department October 28, 2011 How To Be In a Personal Relationship Washington County Sheriff s Offi ce October 26 28, 2011 Identity Theft Benton County Sheriff s Offi ce Bentonville, AR November 7, 2011 Call (501) For more information, contact Judy Johnson: jljohnson@cji.edu or Page 5

Bullying: Old School Problems, New School Solutions T his was the theme of the recent Arkansas Safe Schools Conference, an event held each year to equip school resource

Although bullying has been a problem on school campuses for decades, the problem has been greatly exacerbated with the growth of social technology.

Legislators and a representative from the Arkansas Department of Education were on hand the first morning of the conference to discuss the bill with law enforcement and

Following the opening session, participants were able to attend a variety of educational seminars and gain insight on topics including: Teen Suicide; Disruptive

This was also the second year that individuals in the state who have shown unprecedented leadership in school safety were recognized at an awards breakfast.

Cheryl May; and Jon Schwulst, President of the Arkansas Safe Schools Association.

Chief of Police Gary Sipes of the Jacksonville Police Department received the Safe Schools Leadership Award for Chiefs and Sheriffs.

6 Bullying: Old School Problems, New School Solutions T his was the theme of the recent Arkansas Safe Schools Conference, an event held each year to equip school resource officers, administrators, and educators with information on some of the most imminent threats to school safety. Although bullying has been a problem on school campuses for decades, the problem has been greatly exacerbated with the growth of social technology. In response, the Arkansas General Assembly recently passed Act 905, which provides a definition of cyberbullying and establishes it as a Class B Misdemeanor. Legislators and a representative from the Arkansas Department of Education were on hand the first morning of the conference to discuss the bill with law enforcement and educators and answer any questions about its impact on the school year. Following the opening session, participants were able to attend a variety of educational seminars and gain insight on topics including: Teen Suicide; Disruptive Students in School Settings; Internet Safety; Sexting; Prescription Drug Abuse; Autism; School Crisis Response; Active Shooter Events; and Drug Endangered Children. This was also the second year that individuals in the state who have shown unprecedented leadership in school safety were recognized at an awards breakfast. KATV Weekend Anchor Pamela Smith and Former NFL Player Clint Stoerner emceed the event and awards were presented by Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel; Dr. Cheryl May; and Jon Schwulst, President of the Arkansas Safe Schools Association. Assistant Principal Butch Schucker of Clarksville Junior High School received the Safe Schools Leadership Award for Education Administrator. Chief of Police Gary Sipes of the Jacksonville Police Department received the Safe Schools Leadership Award for Chiefs and Sheriffs. Officer Sterling Penix of the Clarksville Police Department received the Kool-Aid SRO of the Year Award. The conference was co-sponsored by the Arkansas Attorney General s Office, the Arkansas Department of Education, the Criminal Justice Institute, and the Arkansas Safe Schools Association. Since its inception in 2005, the number of educators and law enforcement officers that attend the Arkansas Safe Schools Conference has continued to grow. Approximately 300 participants and presenters were in attendance. Page 6

A Turn in your unused or expired medications for safe disposal Saturday, October 29th The Drug Enforcement Administration has announced that it will sponsor a third national prescription drug

Transport and destruction of surrendered pharmaceuticals will again be coordinated by DEA and the Arkansas National Guard, and all collected materials will be destroyed in accordance with all

7 A Turn in your unused or expired medications for safe disposal Saturday, October 29th The Drug Enforcement Administration has announced that it will sponsor a third national prescription drug take-back event on Saturday, October 29, 2011 rkansas law enforcement agencies are again being asked to join in the effort. Collection activities are planned from 10:00 a.m. through 2:00 p.m. at community sites determined by the sponsoring local agency. Transport and destruction of surrendered pharmaceuticals will again be coordinated by DEA and the Arkansas National Guard, and all collected materials will be destroyed in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations. The usual process of requesting permission from the DEA for an event such as this has again been waived. If you would like your agency to participate, please contact DEA Diversion Group Supervisor Lisa Barnhill at or Melissa Moore at Don t Miss This Class! Mexican Cartel Wars and Funding of Terror C JI will soon be presenting Mexican Cartel Wars and Funding of Terror in Northwest Arkansas, a one-day class that will provide the most up-to-date intelligence on Mexican trafficking organizations. The instructor will identify the leadership of Mexican drug trafficking organizations, the shifting alliances, and the battles taking place between the cartels in Mexico and the United States to dominate drug trafficking networks in the Western Hemisphere. An overview of the organizational structure of Mexican drug trafficking groups, methods of money laundering operations, drug and currency routes, cartel training facilities, enforcers, the surge of violence on our borders, and the Mexican government strategy to deconstruct these organizations will also be discussed. Thursday, October 20 th 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Washington County Sheriff s Office For additional information, please contact Matthew Modrak at (501) To register for the class, please fax your completed enrollment form to (501) or as an attachment to mcmodrak@cji.edu. Safe Schools Classes Juvenile Law September 29, 2011 Safe School Initiative: Threat Assessment Pulaski Technical College North Little Rock, AR October 19, 2011 Improving Communication Skills: Stuff My Students Say November 3, 2011 Planning and Responding to a Crisis in School Juvenile Probation Offi ce Magnolia, AR November 16, 2011 Preventing and Responding to Weapons on Campus Washington County Sheriff s Offi ce December 8, 2011 Domestic Violence in Teenage Relationships: What is the Law? January 11, 2011 Drug Identification Training for Educational Professionals (DITEP) January 26, 2011 Call (501) Page 7

T Using Your Computer to Work Smarter, Not Harder he basic Microsoft programs found on most computers Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook can greatly help you streamline administrative and

8 T Using Your Computer to Work Smarter, Not Harder he basic Microsoft programs found on most computers Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook can greatly help you streamline administrative and case management functions within your agency. Learn to enhance your and written communication. Create databases for quick retrieval of vital information, such as known offenders and restraining orders. Simplify routine procedures by creating customized forms and templates. Track statistical data regarding crimes and calls for service. There are endless possibilities of ways you can improve your agency s efficiency using Microsoft software. CJI provides free training in this software for both officers and administrative support personnel working within a police department, sheriff s office or Arkansas State Police. Take advantage of our upcoming programs and watch for additional programs in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint this spring. For more information, contact Judy Johnson: jljohnson@cji.edu or Using Microsoft Word October 5 6, 2011 Washington County Sheriff s Office November 2 3, 2011 Arkansas State University Newport, AR Using Microsoft Excel January 25 26, 2012 Hot Springs Police Department February 22 23, 2012 NW Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy Springdale, AR Essentials of Computer Operations November 29, 2011

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