Department of Criminal Justice News
The Department of Criminal Justice provides undergraduate and graduate degree programs designed to give students comprehensive understanding of the nature and causes of crime. Our students also learn about the criminal justice processes, criminal justice organizations and agency practices, and the law and legal system.
Current Criminal Justice News
Officer ranks are growing as University Police advances efforts to ensure safety of the campus community.
UNLV alumna and Foundation graphic designer Amelia Davis embraces her fourth annual holiday card with creativity and gratitude.
Dave Valenta is quick to credit his UNLV degree for helping him climb the law-enforcement ladder. Now the Urban Affairs Alumnus of the Year is back on campus prepping the next generation of justice seekers.
A collection of the most prominent news stories from last month featuring UNLV staff and students.
In this Urban Affairs class, students learn the community-building skills they'll need to overcome work and personal challenges in the future.
President Chris Heavey recognizes 10 students for their staunch commitment to academic excellence and service to the community.
Criminal Justice In The News
Ponder's arrest raises questions about the future of Hope for Prisoners and perhaps threatens to eclipse the organization's impact. Since its establishment in 2009, it has helped thousands of people transition out of prison by connecting them with jobs and mentoring opportunities. A 2016 study from UNLV found that nearly two-thirds of participants found full-time employment and only 6 percent were reincarcerated over an 18-month period, well below national and state recidivism rates.
More than 200 Flock license plate readers are operating across the Las Vegas Valley, giving police a tool to locate stolen vehicles, missing people and suspects while raising questions about the information collected from drivers who are not accused of crimes.
More than 200 Flock license plate readers are operating across the Las Vegas Valley, giving police a tool to locate stolen vehicles, missing people and suspects while raising questions about the information collected from drivers who are not accused of crimes.
Terance D. Miethe, a criminal justice professor at UNLV, said most cases are solved within a day, and the longer the search goes, the less positive the outcome will likely be. This is where community engagement becomes important.
A botched arrest attempt by federal immigration agents last week at Harry Reid International Airport departed from several standard law enforcement practices, according to a retired FBI special agent who reviewed the incident.
FOIA request reveals hiring gains, but one-third of trooper positions still unfilled.
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