7723 Col. Glenn Road
Little Rock, Arkansas 72204

University of Arkansas criminal justice Institute was established to meet the unfulfilled advanced educational needs of Arkansas law enforcement. Designing practical programs and curricula, University of Arkansas criminal justice Institute quickly became an acknowledged source of premier continued education and professional development for law enforcement agencies.

The Criminal Justice Institute is partnering with colleges and universities across the State to expand higher education opportunities for Arkansas law enforcement. Through two unique programs- -- Crime Scene Investigation and Law Enforcement Administration -- law enforcement personnel can now obtain Certificates of Proficiency, technical Certificates, and Associate of Applied Science Degrees in fields of study specific to the law enforcement profession.

Through the Criminal Justice Institute's Education and Training Center, Arkansas law enforcement has access to programs and services designed to hone these skills. The Center oversees the development, coordination, and delivery of forensic science, management, computer enhancement and traffic safety courses that the Institute provides free of charge to Arkansas law enforcement personnel.

Quick Facts:

The Criminal Justice Institute's Education and Training Center actively develops and delivers specialized programs of study designed to address the emerging needs of Arkansas law enforcement.

Today, the Criminal Justice Institute continues to provide unparalleled support to the Arkansas law enforcement community by offering quality law enforcement education and training free of charge and at accessible locations and specialized programs designed to enhance the job performance of law enforcement personnel, among other services.

Legislation in 1997 established University of Arkansas Criminal Justice Institute as a separate educational division of the University of Arkansas System and directed the Institute to also provide forensic and computer education and training for Arkansas law enforcement personnel.

There are free publications available at University of Arkansas Criminal Justice Institute that are designed to keep law enforcement personnel aware of the latest news, management trends, and legal decisions in the Arkansas criminal justice community.

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