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
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.
Alexandra Nur, a criminal justice researcher, says rehabilitation programs like fire suppression camps help reduce recidivism rates.
Criminal Justice In The News
Data from the Las Vegas Police Department shows four murder cases remain open for the department this year. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police include the clearance rate as part of their weekly murder stat sheet.
Homicides in Las Vegas are on the decline, with police reporting numbers not seen since before the pandemic.
Law enforcement is a career that is always in the public eye, whether for heroic reasons or scandal. Currently, our nation’s 800,000 law enforcement officers have even more of a spotlight than usual, though, amid high-profile police brutality cases. As a result, the Justice Department and some local police departments have made rule changes like banning chokeholds and no-knock warrants in some situations.
A report from UNLV Criminal Justice professor Dr. William H. Sousa showed that from 2018 to 2022, there was a 23% increase in disorderly calls for service on Las Vegas Boulevard and 11% of those calls were on pedestrian bridges.
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, said that wildlife trafficking is a $10 billion industry, with millions of animals dying in transit each year. That's not surprising after seeing photos of the bound turtles in the Express story.
The economy has been the primary concern among voters in Nevada, according to polls. Still, voters have seen many campaign ads trying to link immigration with crime.
Criminal Justice Experts
