The Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (ACJS) Police Section supports the advancement of police practice through research, policy evaluation, and education
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June 1st, 2027, Guest Editors Jennifer Gibbs and Emily Strohacker will be accepting manuscript submissions for a special issue on human trafficking. Consider submitting to our special issue on Crime Gun Intelligence Centers (CGICs) (lnkd.in/gxTECRKi)
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Last but certainly not least, the Best Policing Book of the Year celebrates authors who have provided fresh insights, rigorous research, and innovative perspectives on law enforcement.
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The Promising Student in Policing Award recognizes exceptional graduate and undergraduate students who are dedicated to advancing the field of policing.
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An award intended to celebrate the future leaders in policing scholarship, encouraging continued excellence and innovation: Emerging Policing Scholar Achievement Award.
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The Emerging Police Pracademic Excellence Award: an honor given to a police practitioner who has demonstrated recent achievements that bridge the gap between academia and practical law enforcement by applying scientific research to real-world policing strategies.
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The Outstanding Service Award, awarded to individuals who are deemed deserving of special recognition for their outstanding contribution to the Police Section.
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The section's most prestigious award, given to recognize outstanding contributions to police education, research, and practice: the O.W. Wilson Award.
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Attention Police Section members, it is award season! We would like to announce that we are taking nominations for six awards that highlight outstanding policing scholars. Nominations are due October 16th. Looking forward to see who you all put forward!
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Happening Now…Our Annual Meeting…
🗓️ Date: March 5th, 2026
⏰ Time: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
📍 Venue: Marriott Downtown Philadelphia, Meeting Rooms 407- 408
Refreshments and drinks will be served to complement an evening of celebration and professional camaraderie.
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Our Annual Police Section Meeting is TONIGHT!!!
🗓️ Date: March 5, 2026
⏰ Time: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
📍 Venue: Marriott Downtown Philadelphia, Meeting Rooms 407-408
Join us for a celebration of our award winners and an evening full of professional camaraderie.
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Great Policing Research being presented this week at @ACJS_National conference by all our fabulous @ACJS_Police section members!!
Loved chatting organizational justice & support for officers during the COVID-19 pandemic at this years @ACJS_National
Major thank you to @alerrtcenter for funding the survey! @ACJS_Police @kdamp @TXST_CJC
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1 Days till our Annual Police Section Meeting...
🗓️ Date: March 5, 2026
⏰ Time: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
📍 Venue: Marriott Downtown Philadelphia, Meeting Rooms 407-408
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2 Days till our Annual Police Section Meeting...
🗓️ Date: March 5, 2026
⏰ Time: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
📍 Venue: Marriott Downtown Philadelphia, Meeting Rooms 407-408
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We are seekinga new Student Representative and Social Media Chair. If you are interested in applying for this position, please contact Dr. Anthony Vito (agvito@bsu.edu). For more information on this role, please contact Josh Davis (jdavis@txstate.edu).
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Don't forget our Annual Police Section meeting held this Thursday, March 5th, starting at 7 pm at Marriott Downtown Philadelphia, Meeting Rooms 407-408. Come recognize all our annual award winners, new officers, and celebrate with an evening of professional camaraderie.
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Next week at our annual meeting, our new Executive Board Officers for the ACJS Police Section will begin their service. On our LinkedIn page (linkedin.com/company/police-…), we have full bios for all our new officers. Please check them out.
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A PhD Student has reached out asking for our help as she looks to examine the lived experiences of law enforcement officers with disabilities and the challenges they face in interactions with Deaf and Hard of Hearing communities. See more on our LinkedIn: linkedin.com/feed/update/urn…
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Exciting new things are happening @TXST and @TXST_CJC with the establishment of a new Center for Problem-Oriented Policing under the direction of Dr. Tamara D. Herold. The center aims to advance police research, training, and evidence-based practice.
The Center for Problem-Oriented Policing @TXST_CJC is beginning to come together with asembly of a new office space. Special thanks to @APDChiefDavis of @Austin_Police for coming down to help us on a Saturday. @kdamp @txst
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