SHSU Gets $417,500 For International Police Training Program
Sam Houston State University has been awarded $417,500 for the
second year of a five-year program to train law enforcement people
from throughout the world.
Under the program,
Sam Houston State University faculty members in the College of
Criminal Justice provide instruction at the International Law
Enforcement Academy at Roswell, New Mexico.
The program
is managed by New Mexico Tech. Richard Ward, associate vice president
for research and special programs, is project director for SHSU's
effort and Cali Luco is SHSU's project coordinator.
The Roswell
program is part of a global network of academies operating in
Hungary, Thailand, Botswana and El Salvador, said Luco. They
are supported by the U. S. State Department and students who
complete training at those locations become eligible to be selected
for the Roswell program.
The State Department
project is now in its seventh year and more than 2,300 students
from 71 countries throughout the world have attended the one-month
course. Each class consists of about 50 students, usually from
three countries, and simultaneous translation is provided in
as many as three languages.
"This
project has proven to be extremely important in developing better
ties with other law enforcement officials throughout the world," said
Ward. "At a time when communication between countries in
criminal justice has never been more important, SHSU is playing
a key role."
Vincent Webb,
dean and director of the College of Criminal Justice and Criminal
Justice Center, said that some of SHSU's top faculty
members are participating in the project.
"Our people
are recognized as among the best in the world," he said, "and
we are pleased to be a part of this ongoing effort."
Luco, who is
a graduate student in political science, said that classes include
instruction in community policing, human rights, police administration,
personnel management and counter-terrorism.
"The program
is based on an educational model that stresses critical thinking,
the rule of law, philosophical issues and modern police management," said
Luco.
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SHSU Media Contact: Frank Krystyniak
Aug. 29, 2007
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