The Homeland Security and Criminal Justice Institute grapples with some of the most intriguing and powerful issues facing our justice system, nation and the world. We offer 11 associate of applied science degrees and four certificates in majors such as cybercrime, criminal justice, juvenile justice, social justice, forensics, intelligence analytics, border security, police academy and more. Our distinguished faculty includes federal law enforcement and correctional administrators, police officers, attorneys, and judges – all dedicated to providing a sound academic foundation for those pursuing a four-year degree as well as comprehensive job training for those ready to enter a career.
As a full-fledged Police Entrance-Level Academy certified by the Maryland Police Training Commission, we provide an array of tactical training by certified tactical police instructors. We also offer specialized training through our Command Center, equipped with digital fingerprinting, forensic equipment and surveillance cameras. Upon completion at the academy, recruit officers receive a 42-college-credit certificate and are eligible for immediate hire by any local law enforcement agency in Maryland.
If you are a professional already working in the criminal justice or homeland security field, we work diligently to support you too, by offering advanced education and training. In addition, through our Engaged Scholarship Initiatives, professionals and students alike can attend a variety of public forums featuring experts discussing current issues. These annual events include Immigration Awareness Month and the Crime, Violence and Mental Illness Conference.
Institute students may pursue either a 60-credit Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree or a certificate of up to 40 credits in:
The institute also provides noncredit law enforcement training opportunities for professionals working in the field or individuals interested in entering the field of law enforcement and criminal justice.
Leslie Parker Blyther, interim director
410-777-1159
lpblyther@aacc.edu
Arnold Keith Adkins, associate professor
410-777-7329
akadkins@aacc.edu
CALT 254
Reynaldo Evangelista, Ph.D., professor
410-777-1209
raevangelista@aacc.edu
CALT 212
David Hammel, assistant professor/police academy commander and coordinator
410-777-7319
dmhammel@aacc.edu
CALT 246
Anika Ingram, J.D., professor
410-777-2182
atingram@aacc.edu
CALT 252
Joseph Johnson, associate professor
410-777-7127
jhjohnson4@aacc.edu
CALT 212
Adil Qaiyumi, J.D., assistant professor
410-777-1483
aqaiyumi@aacc.edu
CALT 252
Darian Senn-Carter, Ph.D., associate professor
410-777-7281
dtsenncarter@aacc.edu
CALT 254
Drema J. Marks, assistant
410-777-7063
djmarks@aacc.edu
CALT 208A
Are you looking for an opportunity to discover your talents and skills, or perhaps to clarify your academic and career goals? The Homeland Security and Criminal Justice Institute’s Aspiring Leaders Academy is a structured program lasting a full term. It provides mentoring, activities and meaningful interaction between students and faculty.
Students within the Homeland Security and Criminal Justice Institute are encouraged to join the Criminal Justice Student Association. Membership offers exciting opportunities for exploration into the field beyond the classroom.
Criminal Justice Association Interest Form
For information contact the coordinators:
Darian Senn-Carter, Ed.D.
dtsenncarter@aacc.edu
Reynaldo Evangelista, Ph.D.
raevangelista@aacc.edu
This annual conference offers an array of training and workshops highlighting the interface among crime, violence and mental illness. Training and workshops explore current events from terrorism to crisis intervention for mentally ill suspects. It offers best practices by law enforcement, corrections practitioners, juvenile justice administrators and mental health professionals.
Each April, AACC participates in Immigration Awareness Month by highlighting the many important contributions of American immigrants, and by focusing on current issues and laws surrounding immigration. All events are free and open to the public.
For information contact Adil Qaiyumi at aqaiyumi@aacc.edu or 410-777-1483.
Guest lecturers present to students and community members free of charge.
For information contact Leslie Parker Blyther at lpblyther@aacc.edu or 410-777-1159.
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