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Sherri Daus
Issue date: 2/5/04 Section: News
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Lakeland held its first meeting of the American Criminal Justice Association/Lambda Alpha Epsilon (ACJA/LAE) on January 28. The organization, headed by Associate Professor of Criminology Brandon Kooi, focuses on criminal justice and its implementation, problems within the justice system, and methods for improvement.
The mission of the American Criminal Justice Association, as stated in the association objectives, is to promote, foster, and encourage the improvement, growth, and education of the criminal justice field, both professionally and academically, and within the community.
"The organization is multidisciplinary," stated Kooi. "Anyone with an interest is welcome to join. We are planning to present guest speakers, such as Sheriff Mike Helmke who was here for our first meeting. We will hold fundraisers, and hope to have competitions in marksmanship, crime scene investigation, and physical ability."
Besides regional conferences, the National Association holds an annual conference, which is a week long event showcasing workshops and seminars, as well as written, physical, and practical competitions. Written tests include criminal law, police management, juvenile justice, corrections, and a knowledge exam. A pistol competition and crime scene investigation are also offered, as well as a physical competition.
Various awards and scholarships are available to members on national and regional levels. These include three divisions -Graduate, Upper, and Lower- for scholarships granted to students pursuing a criminal justice degree, a student paper competition which is available to all members regardless of major, and a Richard McGrath Memorial Fund Award, which is given to one deserving student from each region every year.
Each chapter elects its own officers, and chooses its Greek name. Currently serving as officers in the Lakeland branch are Brian Eder as president, Scott Brinkman as vice president, Amy Decker as secretary, and Bryon Vandlen as Treasurer. The group has yet to choose its Greek name.
There are currently 189 subordinate chapters of the ACJA/LAE across the United States, most of which are located on college campuses. The chapters are divided into 6 demographic regions. Region 6 includes Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Iowa, and Illinois. Lakeland is the sixth college in Wisconsin to become a chapter, following University of Wisconsin-Superior, Marian College in Fond du Lac, Waukesha County Technical College, Lakeshore Technical College in Cleveland, and Mount Mary College in Milwaukee.
Requirements for membership consist of an interest in and a desire to learn more about the criminal justice system. To become a member, or to attend a meeting, contact one of the chapter officers, or Brandon Kooi, at extension 1577, WAK 209, or kooibr@lakeland.edu.
The mission of the American Criminal Justice Association, as stated in the association objectives, is to promote, foster, and encourage the improvement, growth, and education of the criminal justice field, both professionally and academically, and within the community.
"The organization is multidisciplinary," stated Kooi. "Anyone with an interest is welcome to join. We are planning to present guest speakers, such as Sheriff Mike Helmke who was here for our first meeting. We will hold fundraisers, and hope to have competitions in marksmanship, crime scene investigation, and physical ability."
Besides regional conferences, the National Association holds an annual conference, which is a week long event showcasing workshops and seminars, as well as written, physical, and practical competitions. Written tests include criminal law, police management, juvenile justice, corrections, and a knowledge exam. A pistol competition and crime scene investigation are also offered, as well as a physical competition.
Various awards and scholarships are available to members on national and regional levels. These include three divisions -Graduate, Upper, and Lower- for scholarships granted to students pursuing a criminal justice degree, a student paper competition which is available to all members regardless of major, and a Richard McGrath Memorial Fund Award, which is given to one deserving student from each region every year.
Each chapter elects its own officers, and chooses its Greek name. Currently serving as officers in the Lakeland branch are Brian Eder as president, Scott Brinkman as vice president, Amy Decker as secretary, and Bryon Vandlen as Treasurer. The group has yet to choose its Greek name.
There are currently 189 subordinate chapters of the ACJA/LAE across the United States, most of which are located on college campuses. The chapters are divided into 6 demographic regions. Region 6 includes Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Iowa, and Illinois. Lakeland is the sixth college in Wisconsin to become a chapter, following University of Wisconsin-Superior, Marian College in Fond du Lac, Waukesha County Technical College, Lakeshore Technical College in Cleveland, and Mount Mary College in Milwaukee.
Requirements for membership consist of an interest in and a desire to learn more about the criminal justice system. To become a member, or to attend a meeting, contact one of the chapter officers, or Brandon Kooi, at extension 1577, WAK 209, or kooibr@lakeland.edu.