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A PUBLICATION BY ALPHA PHI SIGMA THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE HONOR SOCIETY Member of the Association of College Honor Societies Affiliated with the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences INSIDE this issue National Student Officers Welcome Awards Corrections National Board Meeting Highlights Mercyhurst University s Graduate Program Advertise in the Docket Welcome New/Reactivated Chapters, Honorary & Faculty Contribute to APS Around the Nation NSU s Graduate Program APS Around the Nation 2 3 4 5 6 7 7 8 9 Fall 2017 Alpha Phi Sigma celebrates 75 years of Academic Excellence, Leadership, Service, and Unity. Missouri State University Indian River State College Fairmont State University New Mexico State University Fresno State University American Military University Fairmont State University APS Jewelry Collection New Merchandise 75 th Anniversary Merchandise Honor Regalia Applications Happy Holidays 9 10 10 11 11 12 14 14 15 17 18 18 18 Contact Information 19 Connect With Alpha Phi Sigma To ensure that you continue receiving the Docket and other correspondence from the Alpha Phi Sigma Headquarters, please add headquarters@alphaphisigma.org to your address book. Alpha Phi Sigma s Headquarters is sponsored by the NSU Institute for the Study of Human Service, Health, and Justice.

2 2017-19 National Student Officers National Student Officers pictured from left to right: Phillip Sands (Treasurer), Morganne Phillips (Secretary), Eyerusalem Fitta (Vice President), Samuel Hamilton (President). Samuel Hamilton (President) Hey guys! My name is Samuel Hamilton and I was elected to serve as your National President for the next two years! I am currently an undergraduate student studying Criminal Justice at Fairmont State University. I work as a Captain/EMT-b at Star City EMS and I am the Director of Operations at Wilderness Volunteer Fire Department s EMS division. I currently volunteer my time to both Star City Volunteer Fire Department and Wilderness Volunteer Fire Department as a firefighter, as well as, a rescue scuba diver. The members of Alpha Phi Sigma have elected us to represent the student body and I can assure you, we will not let you down. We focused largely on unity when campaigning, but in order to have unity, we all need to work together and stay in contact! I speak for all of us when I say we would love to hear from you! My email is sam.hamilton13@gmail.com, so contact me, and I can t wait to see everybody in February! Eyerusalem Fitta (Vice President) My name is Eyerusalem Fitta. I am your Vice President for the years of 2017-2019. I am currently a graduate student, studying Criminal Justice and Criminology at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. I am also the President for my chapter (Gamma Omicron) at UMES. When I ran for national office, I made promises about what I planned to accomplish, if I had won. Now that I have, I am here to let you all know, the other national officers and I have worked, and will continue to work to fulfill those promises. Personally, I believe communication is key to solving most, if not all issues especially in teams. So, I encourage all chapters of Alpha Phi Sigma to communicate and collaborate with other chapters, because we are all a part of one big team. Also, I encourage all chapters to showcase accomplishments/efforts, by sharing their hard work on social media, or on the main pages of their respective websites. I can t wait to see what everyone has accomplished at our annual Alpha Phi Sigma Conference. Contact me at jerry.fitta@yahoo.com.

3 Phillip Sands (Treasurer) Hello all, my name is Phillip Sands and I am your elected National Treasurer. I m currently a Graduate Assistant for the College of Liberal Arts for Fairmont State University while I work on my Masters in Criminal Justice. I also work at a couple different places. I m a Resident Monitor at a federally contracted half-way house called Dismas Charities where I monitor convicted felons as they are integrated back into society. I also work as a Behavioral Health Technician at a mental health hospital called Highland Hospital where I care for patients who are mentally ill or detoxing off of drugs. I do all this so that I am best prepared to enter the world of the Federal Bureau of Prisons after I graduate in May. As your Treasurer, I want to ensure that our budget is handled properly and efficiently. I m a penny pincher and hate spending money (just ask my girlfriend). I want to make sure that every dollar in our budget has a place and used in the best way possible. After all, I did promise to not waste your money. I can t wait to see everyone in New Orleans and catch up. Feel free to contact me any time at philsands87@gmail.com. Hope everyone has a fantastic year and I ll see you in February. Morganne Phillips (Secretary) Hey everyone! My name is Morganne Phillips aka the girl with blue hair and I am serving as your National Secretary. Previously I was the National Vice President so I am very excited to be able to stay on the National Board to continue serving you. I was raised in West Virginia and proudly call it my home. Growing up I always knew that I wanted to do something in the Criminal Justice field. I graduated this past year with my degrees in Criminal Justice and Political Science from Fairmont State University, and I am continuing to the graduate program. I am currently working at a federal halfway house and interning with the U.S. Marshals for the second time. While I do enjoy working at the halfway house, my ultimate goal is to become a U.S Marshal. Thank you for electing me your student representative for the National Board and I cannot wait to see what the next two years will hold. If you have any questions or suggestions for me please do not hesitate to email me at morganne.phillips@live.com. Crime Scene Investigation 2017 Awards CORRECTION T-Shirt Competition The Second Place Winner in the Crime Scene Investigation at the 2017 Annual Conference in Kansas City, Missouri was MARSHALL UNIVERSITY, Omega Gamma Chapter. The originally reported second place winners, San Jose State University, actually won third place. We apologize for the misstatement. In the T-Shirt Competition during the 2017 Annual Conference in Kansas City, Missouri, two chapters were tied for second place. We previously reported that Mississippi Valley State University won third place. There was no third place winner. Mississippi Valley State University, Zeta Tau Chapter tied for Second Place. Second Place Winners MISSISSIPPI VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY Zeta Tau Chapter 2nd place Marshall University Omega Gamma Chapter SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY Iota Chapter

4 National Board Meeting Ft. Lauderdale September 22-23, 2017 Alpha Phi Sigma continues celebrating 75 years of excellence and that was evident at our national Board Meeting. The national Board met at Headquarters in Ft. Lauderdale on September 22 and 23, 2017 to cover a lengthy agenda which included National Bylaws, the chartering and Bylaws of Alumni Circles, IRS filings for chapters, innovative ideas to thank our chapter advisors, reactivation of chapters, new merchandise available, and our National Advisor election timeline. The Board also planned the 2018 annual conference which will take place in New Orleans, Louisiana on February 15-17, 2018. The two full days of work rendered great results and once again Alpha Phi Sigma in on track to a great year and conference. Looking forward to seeing you in New Orleans, The Board Back row from left: Council member Dr. Andrew Giacomazzi from Boise State University, National student Treasurer Phillip Sands from Fairmont State University, National student Secretary Morganne Phillips from Fairmont State University, National student Vice President Eyerusalem Fitta from University of Maryland Eastern Shore, National student President Samuel Phillips from Fairmont State University, and Headquarters Secretary John Eddings. Center row left: Assistant Director Adriana Jansen, Honorary Member Joan Burton, National Advisor Dr. John McLaughlin from Fairmont State University, Council member Dr. Tamara Wilkins from Minnesota State University~Mankato, National Advisor Ivy Yarckow-Brown from Missouri State University, and National Advisor Dr. Emmanuel Onyeozili from University of Maryland~Eastern Shore. Front row left: Executive Director Dr. Regina Shearn, Council member Dr. Deanna Shields from Fairmont State University, National Advisor Dr. Lorna Grant from North Carolina Central University, and Executive Secretary Romina Rodons. The Council Dr. Tamara Wilkins, Minnesota State University~Mankato Dr. Regina Shearn, Executive Director Dr. Andrew Giacomazzi, Boise State University Dr. Deanna Shields from Fairmont State University Adriana Jansen, Assistant Director

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6 Your chance to contribute to.. THANK YOU...CONTRIBUTING CHAPTERS. It is great to know what is happening around the nation with Alpha Phi Sigma chapters, members, advisors, and alumni. Featuring information such as articles and stories from around the nation in The Docket allows the readers to remain in touch with the organization and its members. If you have an article you wrote or news about your local chapter, you may share it with all members by having the article/story appear in The Docket. Please email me stories, news, and photos to ajansen@alphaphisigma.org Adriana Jansen, M.S., Editor ajansen@alphaphisigma.org *Must be an active chapter to contribute. Article/story subject to approval. Alpha Phi Sigma WEBSITE www.alphaphisigma.org Look for the section on our web-site titled GRADUATE & LAW SCHOOLS This section contains the graduate and law schools that participate in the Alpha Phi Sigma Docket/Web Site advertisements of their programs. Take a look at the great opportunities to attend graduate or law school at one of these institutions. lpha Phi Sigma is committed to helping our members maintain communication through our national publication The Docket. We offer an advertisement package for $1300 that may be initiated at any time during the year, and will run for one A full year. The package includes: (1) Full page ad in the Spring, Summer, and Fall issues of The Docket. (2) Banner for one year in the Alpha Phi Sigma Website www.alphaphisigma.org in the Graduate & Law School Section. For additional information on advertisements and distribution of University materials at the National Conference you may call headquarters or contact the editor at ajansen@alphaphisigma.org

7 WELCOME Golden Alumni Andrea Joseph, J.D. New Mexico State University Las Cruces, NM Chris B. Traxon University of Cincinnati Rogers, AR Honorary Members Kim Marino, Ph.D. Iota Alpha Chapter Western Connecticut State University Mahopac, NY Kevin Martin Carvill, J.D. Omega Upsilon Chapter State University of New York, Canton, NY New Chapters Western State College of Law Pi Beta Chi Chapter, Irvine, CA Reactivated Chapters Nipissing University Mu Kappa Chapter, North Bay, ON, Canada Post University Iota Psi Chapter, Waterbury, CT Monroe College Zeta Pi Chapter, Bronx, NY Grambling State University Gamma Beta Lambda Chapter, Grambling, LA Aurora University Pi Rho Chapter, Aurora, IL Livingston College Zeta Mu Chapter, Salisbury, NC New Faculty Prof. Elizabeth Jones, Western College of Law Pi Beta Chi Chapter, Irvine, CA Dr. Nicholas Perez, California State University Long Beach Epsilon Rho Chapter, Long Beach, CA Dr. Marcelo Castro, Nova Southeastern University Omega Tau Chapter, Davie, FL Dr. Gregory Campbell, Walden University Phi Nu Chapter, Minneapolis, MN Dr. Justin Medina, Lycoming College Gamma Alpha Chapter, Williamsport, PA Dr. John Maskaly, University of Texas at Dallas Delta Psi Chapter, Dallas, TX Prof. Charles Martin Russo, State University of New York Omega Upsilon Chapter, Canton, NY Dr. Lindsay Runell, Kutztown University Kappa Alpha Chapter, Kutztown, PA

8 NSU s Online Criminal Justice Program Named one of the Nation s Best for Veterans Once again, Nova Southeastern University (NSU) has been recognized for providing students with one of the nation s top online academic programs. U.S. News & World Report has released its rankings of top online graduate programs for veterans, and NSU s Criminal Justice program was ranked in a tie for 21 st. For more than 50 years, NSU has worked hard to create programs that provide academic opportunities for students that meet their varied needs, said George Hanbury, Ph.D., President and CEO of NSU. One segment of our student population that s growing is our veterans, and we want to ensure we provide them with educational opportunities that best suit their needs as they transition back to civilian life. Dr. Hanbury said that this latest honor is in keeping with NSU s Vision 2020, where the university will be recognized by accrediting agencies, the academic community and the general public as a premier, private, not-for-profit university of quality and distinction. This is the second time NSU s criminal justice program has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report earlier this year the online program for all students was ranked 22 nd in the country. This is the third year that U.S. News & World Report has issued these rankings, which identify programs that provide veterans with high -quality, flexible online educational options. According to the report, to be eligible, programs had to be part of an institution of higher learning that is certified for the GI Bill, be participating in the Yellow Ribbon Program or be a public institution that charges in-state tuition for out-of-state veterans. In addition, to be ranked, a school had to be part of the top 75% of schools in the overall 2015 Best Online Programs rankings by the publication (NSU was in the top 22 programs overall.) We ve worked hard to position our criminal justice program as one of the premiere programs online and I m very proud of this recognition, said Kimberly Durham, Psy.D., dean of NSU s Institute for the Study of Human Service, Health and Justice. It s a reflection of the program s faculty they are truly at the heart of what distinguishes our program from others. NSU s criminal justice graduate program is unique as it s offered entirely online. This format allows students to participate in courses from anywhere in the world and provides flexibility in completing a master s degree while providing time for students to continue their current career if need be. NSU s master s program in criminal justice is designed for those interested in careers in several areas, including, but not limited to: police officer; detective; FBI special agent; DEA agent; Secret Service special agent; Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) special agent; and Federal Air Marshall. For more information about NSU s criminal justice program, please visit us online at http://www.nova.edu/humanservices/index.html Nova Southeastern University's Masters in Criminal Justice program is ranked in the top 25 of US News and World Report's Best Online Graduate Criminal Justice Programs Law enforcement, crime prevention, and the justice system have become extremely complex and sophisticated. Our programs emphasize training and research to help students develop the multidisciplinary perspectives, skills, and knowledge bases needed by those involved in administering public safety and child protection. Students select from multiple concentrations, ranging from behavioral sciences to organizational leadership and beyond, to focus on their career and personal interests. Offered entirely online For more information call 800-541-6682 ext 27563, email us at gradschool@nova.edu or visit us at www.nova.edu/humanservices

9 Missouri State University Sigma Mu Sigma Chapter Missouri State University s Sigma Mu Sigma Hosts 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb On Monday, September 11, 2017, Sigma Mu Sigma hosted a 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at Plaster Stadium (the Missouri State University football stadium). Members, students, faculty, and staff on campus were invited to participate in this event. T-shirts were sold to help raise funds and donations were made by way of pledges for the steppers in the event. The students section of the bleachers were used, which included 60 steps up and 60 steps down. In order to achieve the 110 flights, or 2071 steps that were in the twin towers, participants went up the equivalent of 55 flights (17.25 trips) up and 55 flights down (17.25 trips). The event was held from 9 a.m. to noon to allow students to come and go between their classes. Some of the extras for the day included having Missouri State University Pride Band members play the National Anthem at the start, the Director of Emergency Services at Missouri State University (retired fire department chief) provided a welcome speech, and the carillon bell towers played a special 9/11 tune heard across campus at 8:46 a.m. (the time the first tower was hit) to kick off the event and at 10:28 a.m. (the time the second tower fell). Funds that were raised are being used to purchase items on the needs or wish lists of the Missouri State University Public Safety Office and the Springfield Police Department Campus Substation.

10 Indian River State College Pi Beta Iota Chapter We wanted to share this great photo from the Pi Beta Iota Chapter's Inaugural Induction Ceremony on November 15, 2016 at Indian River State College. We are thrilled to be a part of the Alpha Phi Sigma family! Treasure Coast Public Safety Training Complex. Fairmont State University Epsilon Iota Chapter Alpha Phi Sigma Epsilon Iota Chapter served breakfast at the Clarksburg Mission today. This mission serves the homeless, recovering addicts and prior offenders. It was great to see the smiles on everyone's faces when they got a nice hot home cooked meal!

11 New Mexico State University Alpha Chi Alpha Chapter Alpha Chi Alpha, NMSU chapter members at the "Light up the night" event in La Casa. The community gathered together to support and recognize Domestic Violence Awareness Month. All the victims and survivors of domestic violence were honored, and had the privilege of having Shannon Martin Deputy Chief of the Las Cruces Police Department as a guest speaker. Fresno State University Alpha Chi Alpha Chapter Former gang member shares experiences with criminology students at Fresno State By Christina Fan Wednesday, March 01, 2017 Gabriel Hernandez has worn many hats in his 39 years. Tuesday night, he was a pastor recounting the crimes he committed earlier in his life. "The very thing I said that I would not let any one do to my family, I did to them." Hernandez grew up in a troubled home with an absent father and a single mother-- an environment that lead him to a devastating lifestyle on the streets. "I remember, a vivid memory of looking out the window and seeing a guy standing on the corner and thinking, 'well that's what a man must be because at least he doesn't leave.'" By the time Hernandez was a young adult he was hooked on meth and became addicted to carjacking's-- and one day, beat and dragged a woman out of her car, because he didn't feel like walking. "I'm ashamed of that-- I remember thinking that day man she fought me so hard but I found out that she had two kids in the backseat of her car. " It was that stint in prison where Hernandez opened up a bible and found enlightenment that has led him to his current calling. "Pretty much, for the last 11 years I've been just talking about how God changed me and how I used to destroy one community and how now I want to benefit the communities." But some choices still haunt Hernandez-- like his influence that led his younger siblings to use drugs, which is a mistake he is still trying to redeem now. "I still get judged, I still get labeled, there's still a lot of obstacles in my way." Hernandez is hoping people show him a little grace as he makes amends, working with at risk youths, hoping to stop the country's future from making his past mistakes. Criminology professors said every year more than 600,000 people return from incarceration and they hope this story helps society play a more positive role in that process.

12 American Military University Kappa Kappa Chapter Meet the advisors Michelle L. Beshears earned her baccalaureate degrees in social psychology and criminal justice and graduate degrees in human resource development and criminology from Indiana State University. She most recently completed her Ph.D. in Business Administration with a specialization in Criminal Justice. Michelle served in the U.S. Army for 11 years. She obtained the rank of Staff Sergeant prior to attending Officer Candidate School at Fort Benning, Georgia where she earned her commission. As a commissioned officer she led numerous criminal investigations and worked with several external agencies as well. As a civilian, she has worked with the local sheriff s department, state drug task force and FBI. Michelle is currently an assistant professor of criminal justice at American Military University and is full-time faculty in the School of Security and Global Studies. You can contact her at Michelle.Beshears@mycampus.apus.edu Dr. Dena Weiss is currently an Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice within the School of Security and Global Studies (SSGC) with over 25 years of experience in law enforcement. She began her career as a microanalyst and serologist with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and remains active in local law enforcement as a crime scene investigator and fingerprint examiner. She has provided expert testimony for both the prosecution and defense in the state of Florida as well as the federal court system. Dr. Weiss has been teaching and developing curriculum online for 15 years. Her work has been published in professional magazines and peer reviewed journals. She is also a reviewer for Sage Publications, Inc. and Pearson Education. Dr. Weiss is a member of the International Association for Identification (IAI), the Florida Division of the International Association for Identification (FDIAI), and the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (ACJS). D. Weiss is also a Medical Investigator for the Florida Emergency Mortuary Operations Response System (FEMORS). Her duties include identifying fingerprints of the deceased in the event of a mass fatality incident within the state of Florida. Michael Beshears has two baccalaureate degrees, one in psychology and another in criminal justice from Drury University. In addition, he has two graduate degrees, one in criminology from Indiana State University and another in health services management from Webster University. Michael also has a Ph.D. in business administration with a specialization in criminal justice from Northcentral University. He is currently an assistant professor of criminal justice at American Military University and is full-time faculty in the school of Security and Global Studies. You can contact him at michael.beshears@mycampus.apus.edu Nicole Cain has been an instructor with APUS for 6.5 years. She earned a full-time faculty position in January, 2012. She has instructed numerous criminology and forensic courses online for over 11 years. She has over 16 years of law enforcement experience serving in a variety of capacities to include, patrol operations, uniform crime scene, community oriented policing (COP), and criminal investigations. She retired in 2007 as a violent crimes detective. In this position, she investigated homicides, sexual batteries, robberies, aggravated batteries, and aggravated assaults. She returned in a part-time capacity in 2011 and is currently assigned to the Felony Intake Office where she is tasked with preparing cases for the State Attorney's Office. During her law enforcement career, she has authored police reports, arrest affidavits, and search warrants, observed autopsies, testified in court, processed crime scenes, interviewed witnesses and conducted interrogations. She currently attends Southeastern University where she is pursuing her Doctoral degree in Education (Ed.D). She attained a B.A. in Political Science from the University of South Florida, a M.S. in Criminal Justice Administration from Saint Leo University, and Police Officer Minimum Standards from Polk State College. She has taken a variety of professional development courses in her field to include, Active Shooter Training, Using Open Source Information in Investigations, Courtroom Preparation and Testimony, Crime Scene Photography, Instructor Techniques, Death and Injury Investigations, Sex Crimes Investigations, The Reid Technique of Interviewing and Interrogation, Violent Crime Analysis, Behavioral Oriented Interviews, Profiling Crime Scene Assessment, Investigative Interviews, and Uniform Crime Scene Techniques.

13 American Military University Kappa Kappa Chapter Meet the Alpha Phi Sigma Officers TONYA SCHOENBECK, President Hello everyone! I am Tonya Schoenbeck. I currently reside in the Fort Bragg, NC community with my husband and two dogs. I have a BA in Public Affairs from Columbia College and a MA in Legal Studies from American Military University. I have been certified by Dale Carnegie in three management programs. I have been certified by the US Army and University of Pennsylvania as a Master Resiliency Trainer. I enjoy volunteering in all of my communities, military, education and physical. I believe that learning never stops and I am always looking for ways to develop myself and others. I am extremely honored to have been voted as your President for a second term! I hope to keep the momentum of the last year going and to have a positive impact on all of our members. You are the reason that I am committed to this organization. I look forward to your feedback and ideas as this year gets started. JOSHUA ADAMS, Vice President Fellow Kappa Kappa members, I would like to take the time to also thank the outgoing board members and congratulate them on a job well done. We were all definitely in good hands and you are still as the board is the same. I am currently serving in the United States Army as a special agent with the United States Army Criminal Investigation Command in Northern Virginia. One of my goals during my tenure as the Chief of Staff was to attempt to garner more member collaboration, networking, and participation. We have not realized our own potential as we have hiring managers, Police Executives, and possibly Chiefs of Police in our midst so let's network! There are members who are pursuing their doctoral degrees and those who are teaching at the collegiate level. I also challenge every member to submit an article at the University's InPublicSafety blog. I have personally published a few articles and this is a great way to get you noticed, get your point-of-view out there, and a way to get active member participation. I also encourage you all to shadow a current board member for a position you would like to run for next year. If you have any ideas on service projects or just your thoughts on improvement of the organization that feel free to email the chapter at apuskappakappa@gmail.com. Feel free to send photographs of you in action as well. STEPHEN DEARBORN, Chief of Staff Hello Kappa Kappa members! My name is Stephen Dearborn and I am currently serving in the United States Navy as a Master at Arms Second Class Petty Officer. Most recently I have been doing law enforcement operations onboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis stationed in Bremerton, Washington. Prior to Washington, I had worked in Colorado, Maryland and Bahrain and traveled to nearly ten different countries in the Middle East and Europe. In 2015 I graduated from American Military University with my B.S. in Criminal Justice and in 2011 obtained my Associates in Criminal Justice from Arapahoe Community College in Littleton, Colorado. Criminal Justice has always been a passion of mine and I will always seek to be involved in the field. However, next year I do plan to shift gears a little as I transition out of the Navy and pursue my graduate degree in Social Work. Hopefully I will be able to find a unique way to tie the two together. If I can pass anything along to our members, it is that one should always be seeking new ways to improve their selves, and I believe that involvement with communities that exist around you is one of the best ways to achieve that improvement. Communities provide diverse and unique insights that can open doors to a world of possibilities. So this year, I encourage you to get out there and really get involved in the community; hopefully it will ignite a new passion as you move forward in your ventures. In closing, I want to thank you all for allowing me the opportunity to hold this position as we kick off what is sure to be a fantastic year for Kappa Kappa. If you ever need anything from me, please feel free to reach out. stephen_dearborn@yahoo.com BRYCE LEINAN, Treasurer

14 Fairmont State University Chapter Alpha Phi Sigma Fine Jewelry Collection Alpha Phi Sigma has a very unique and fashionable jewelry line designed by Honorary Member Ken Jernigan. Most rings and the Greek letter charm are available in yellow gold, white gold, and silver. These are pieces you can wear proudly for a lifetime. Check out the pricing and order online. Pricing starts as low as $35. You may preview the jewelry online at http://www.kenjernigan.com/alpha-phi-sigma/ Cuff Bracelets His and Hers Rings Pendants

15 NEW FALL MERCHANDISE Embroidered 8oz very soft Fleece zipped jacket with high collar, zips up to neck, dyed to match zippers and zipper pull. Bottom hem with draw cord and toggles. Front zip pockets. Non-roll elastic cuffs. $44.00 (2XL $48) Available in Navy or Garnet. Hooded sweatshirt with pockets $32. Available in Orange, Dark Chocolate, Royal Blue, Military Green, and Garnet Zipper hoodie jacket in white, navy, and grey. Large Alpha Phi Sigma with Key on the back. $42 Backpack with side mesh water bottle holders, 2 pockets and earbud holder $22 Large non-woven reflective hit sports pack $7

16 Ladie s T-shirts in Pink and Teal in soft light cotton $14 Unisex, Lightweight T-shirts in assorted colors $14 Distressed print t-shirt in soft lightweight cotton. Heather mi-navy with white distressed letters. $15 Unisex mock twist raglan hoodie. Available Indigo and Heather Gray. $28 16oz Yellow double wall tumbler. $12.00 30oz poli-clear gripper bottle. Blue $5. 28oz poli-clear gripper bottle. Teal $5. Cotton twill visor. $10 Camo cap. $12 10oz gradient spoon mugs in Blue or Yellow. Each $12

Limited 75 th Anniversary Merchandise 17 75th anniversary t-shirt in white. Thee color design. $15 75 th commemorative conference t-shirt w/names of active school/chapters on the back. $9. 2 75th anniversary pin. Blue & Clear rhinestones make this peace sparkle. SALE 75th Anniversary Canvas tote bag. $20. 75th Anniversary 6 x 2.5 banner with stand and case. $120 75th anniversary pen. Black ink. $2.50 75th Anniversary double sided cup. $12 2 Double Sided Collectable 75 th Anniversary Commemorative Coin. $10 Limited edition 75th anniversary Commemorative lapel Limited edition 75th anniversary commemorative Key pin $5 Mouse pads. Available in White or Blue. $12.00

18 MUST BE ORDERED BY ADVISOR ONLY!! ALL Honor Regalia order forms MUST be signed by the chapter Advisor. The order form MUST include the Member s full name and year initiated (full name and year listed on the certificate). Please allow 3-4 weeks for shipping and handling. There will be NO expedited shipping for orders received within 15 days of graduation. Honor Regalia orders are sent to the Advisor ONLY. Alpha Phi Sigma is not responsible for Honor Regalia not reaching student on time for graduation. Please order promptly; don t delay. No exchanges or returns of Honor Regalia. Shipping & Handling Costs Up to $30 = $5.95 $30.01 to $50 = $6.95 $50.01 to $70 = $7.95 $70.01 to $100 = $8.95 $100.01 to $200 = $12.95 $200.01 to $300 = $17.95 Over $300 = $19.95 APPLICATIONS and FORMS Must use current application forms available on our web site at: http://www.alphaphisigma.org/applications-1.html Applications must be submitted on white paper only. Original application with advisor s signature in ink must be submitted. Applications are editable, all forms MUST be typed. Application fee is $50.00 per student. Applications must be received prior to applicants graduating. Membership begins when Headquarters mails Certificate of Membership. Alpha Phi Sigma Wishes You and Yours a...

Alpha Phi Sigma The Criminal Justice Honor Society The Docket Fall 2017 Issue Regina B. Shearn, Ph.D. Executive Director rbshearn@alphaphisigma.org 19 ADVISORY BOARD Recognizing and Promoting Academic Excellence, Unity, Leadership, and Service A Publication by Alpha Phi Sigma Fall 2017 Docket Editors Adriana C. Jansen, M.S. Regina B. Shearn, Ph.D. HEADQUARTERS Adriana C. Jansen Assistant Director ajansen@alphaphisigma.org Romina Rodons Executive Secretary headquarters@alphaphisigma.org John W. Eddings Office Assistant secretary@alphaphisigma.org Hugo Chung Membership headquarters@alphaphisigma.org STUDENT OFFICERS Samuel Hamilton, President Fairmont State University Eyerusalem Fitta, Vice-President University of Maryland Eastern Shore Morganne Phillips, Secretary Fairmont State University Phillip Sands, Treasurer Fairmont State University ADVISORS Lorna Grant, Ph.D. N North Carolina Central University William Nay, M.S. Petaluma, California Emmanuel Onyeozili, Ph.D. University of Maryland, Eastern Shore John McLaughlin, Ph.D. Fairmont State University Ivy Yarckow-Brown, M.S. Missouri State University Alpha Phi Sigma Headquarters Nova Southeastern University 3301 College Avenue Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33314 Tel: 954-262-7004 Fax: 954-262-3646 http://www.alphaphisigma.org headquarters@alphaphisigma.org COUNCIL Andrew Giacomazzi, Ph.D. Boise State University Adriana Jansen, M.S. Assistant Director Deanna Shields, Ph.D. Fairmont State University Regina Shearn, Ph.D. Executive Director Tamara Wilkins, Ph.D. Minnesota State University, Mankato Alpha Phi Sigma does not share members' personal information with third parties. We do not share membership lists for research, data, promotions, nor for any other reason. Alpha Phi Sigma will respond only to an authorized agency's inquiry to confirm a specific member. We respect the confidentiality and privacy of our members. Alpha Phi Sigma maintains high standards and procedures to conform to the ethical policies of the Association of AlphaPhiSigmaHQ AlphaPhiSigmaCriminalJustice AlphaPhiSigmaCJ