Senior Level Leadership Program Announcement

The Correctional Management Institute of Texas is pleased to offer a week-long Senior Level Leadership Program for criminal justice professionals at the George J. Beto Criminal Justice Center in Huntsville, Texas. The purpose of the program is to equip selected participants with the necessary correctional knowledge from an academic research standpoint and with the necessary leadership skills from a practitioner perspective that are required for Senior Level Leaders.

This training will target deputy directors within adult and juvenile community corrections, assistant wardens/wardens, assistant jail administrators/jail administrators, and assistant superintendents/superintendents within adult and juvenile institutions. The Institute is now accepting nominations for its inaugural program scheduled for February 7-12, 2010. This program is limited to 20 participants.

Agency Responsibility

• Nominate a person who is in a Senior Level Leadership position or who has the potential to be promoted into a Senior Level Leadership position;
• Nomination must be signed by the Agency Executive Director;
• Nominees that are two years from retiring from the agency are not eligible;
• Consider diversity when making the nomination;
• Be prepared to allow the nominee to be in attendance from Sunday afternoon to noon on the following Friday; and,
• Provide transportation or reimburse the nominee for round trip mileage between duty site and Huntsville.

Participant Responsibility

• Arrive at the Criminal Justice Center in Huntsville on Sunday by 3:00 PM for the opening session; and
• Actively participate in training activities the entire week; and

Institute Responsibility

• Consider a variety of diversity issues in selecting participants;
• Notify nominee of acceptance into the program;
• Provide 32 hours of relevant training in an atmosphere conducive to learning;
• Provide all training materials;
• Provide accommodations at the University Hotel; and
• Provide meals for participants.

For questions, please contact Fred Rangel at (936) 294-3916 or email at frangel@shsu.edu

November Mid-Management Picture is Available!

Were you part of the November 15 - 20, 2009 Mid-Management Class? If so, you're picture is now available!

In an effort to assist agencies in succession planning and to prepare personnel in supervisory and mid-management positions for greater responsibility, the Correctional Management Institute of Texas offers a week-long Mid-Management Leadership Program, five times a year, for criminal justice professionals at the George J. Beto Criminal Justice Center.Classes consist of employees selected, by nomination only, from adult and juvenile probation departments, the Texas Youth Commission, divisions of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and Texas Sheriff's Departments.

Agency directors may nominate, as program candidates, employees in a supervisory position with potential for promotion or who possess the potential to be promoted into a supervisory position. For more information, visit: http://www.cmitonline.org/divisions/mid.php

Drug Recognition Conference

Good Afternoon,

I hope this note finds you well.

We in the Special Programs Division of the Correctional Management Institute of Texas (CMIT) at Sam Houston State University (SHSU) are very pleased to announce our annual DRUG RECOGNITION CONFERENCE.

DATES:
Monday, January 25 - 3:00pm-5:00pm - Early Sign-in/Registration
Tuesday, January 26 - 7:00-8:00am - Sign-in/Registration; 8:00am-5:00pm - program
Wednesday, January 27 - 8:00am-5:00pm - program
Thursday, January 28 - 8:00am-12:00 noon - program. Adjourn - 12:00 noon

LOCATION: Omni Austin Hotel at Southpark, 4140 Governor's Row, Austin, TX 78744

PROGRAM:
DAWN MATHIS, DEA - For those of you attending our program over the past several years, you know that Dawn has always been a strong opening speaker. Evaluations from last year's program have overwhelmingly requested that we bring Dawn back for this conference. She will be covering a wide range of drugs and drug issues, bringing the vast experience of the DEA to her presentation.

CYNTHIA JASSO ARREDONDO, Texas School Safety Center - For those of you at last year's program, you know that our newest speaker was HUGELY popular and brought an incredibly energetic and dynamic presentation to the conference. Most fascinating, Cynthia took us behind the scenes, unlocking the secrets of where and how people hide their illegal drugs. This invaluable information astounded some of the most experienced criminal justice practitioners and school administrators. As these methods are changing on a daily basis, it's important to stay on top of the situation, which is exactly what Cynthia does.

DIANE BLANCHARD - Last year we had the great pleasure to meet Diane, who was attending a different conference in the same hotel. We told her that we were hosting a drug recognition conference and she told us the heart-wrenching story of her son's overdose. Diane was gracious and strong enough to come into the conference and share her experience with our group. Her moving presentation touched everyone in the room. Diane has agreed to be on the program this year to talk about her situation and others that she has come to know, the warning signs, the emotions, and the impact as her world collapsed around her.

ROSEANNA RUIZ, Positive Changes, LLC - We are pleased to have Rosey with us for the first time to share her experiences on both sides of the criminal justice fence. After going through community programs and institutional facilities, Rosey found the support and strength needed to turn her life around. She has gone on to establish the Re-entry Program at the City of Houston Mayor's Office and has been the recipient of numerous awards, including the Governor's Criminal Justice Volunteer of the Year Award in 2006.

JOHN GRAHAM, Del Mar College - Many of you know that John Graham is one of a kind. He has vast knowledge and experience in a variety of criminal justice roles. After his presentation at our Drug Recognition Conference last year, your comments on the evaluations said, "Bring him back!" John will be presenting on officer safety, particularly in the midst of search and seizure responsibilities. He will outline what to look for at a client's residence, physical signs and symptoms of being under the influence, and more. He will also present on a variety of drugs, providing information on how they look, their physical effects, etc.

We're looking forward to a great program.

CREDIT HOURS: The program carries 20 credit hours, including LCDC credit.

PAYMENT: As always, payment for this program ($235.00) can be made in advance by check made payable to Sam Houston State University or credit card (Visa, Master Card, American Express), at the conference site, or after the program.

DISCOUNTS: As always, for each 3 employees a single agency sends to the program, a 4th may attend for free. If you are interested in sending 10 or more people, please contact me regarding additional discounts.

REGISTRATION: Please visit our website for registration, brochure, and agenda: http://www.cmitonline.org/cal/

EACH PARTICIPANT WHO ATTENDS THE PROGRAM WILL RECEIVE A FREE COPY OF THE INCREDIBLE, FULL-COLOR BOOK, "STREET DRUGS: A DRUG IDENTIFICATION GUIDE, 2009".

REGISTER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO RECEIVE THE DISCOUNTED HOTEL DAILY RATE OF $99.00. HOTEL SPACE WILL FILL UP QUICKLY.

We look forward to seeing you in Austin.

Regards,

Joe Serio
Project Manager
Correctional Management Institute of Texas
Sam Houston State University
P.O. Box 2296
Huntsville, TX 77341-2296
Tel. 936-294-1705
Fax. 936-294-1671

Senior Level Leadership Development Program

The Correctional Management Institute of Texas is pleased to offer a week-long Senior Level Leadership Program for criminal justice professionals at the George J. Beto Criminal Justice Center in Huntsville, Texas. The purpose of the program is to equip selected participants with the necessary correctional knowledge from an academic research standpoint and with the necessary leadership skills from a practitioner perspective that are required for Senior Level Leaders.

This training will target deputy directors within adult and juvenile community corrections, assistant wardens/wardens, assistant jail administrators/jail administrators, and assistant superintendents/superintendents within adult and juvenile institutions.

The Institute is now accepting nominations for its inaugural program scheduled for February 7-12, 2010. Please see training listings for detailed information.


This program is limited to 20 participants.

http://www.cmitonline.org/cal/?mode=view&item=400

October Mid-Management Class Picture

Were you part of the October 4 - 9, 2009 Mid-Management Class? If so, you're picture is now available!

In an effort to assist agencies in succession planning and to prepare personnel in supervisory and mid-management positions for greater responsibility, the Correctional Management Institute of Texas offers a week-long Mid-Management Leadership Program, five times a year, for criminal justice professionals at the George J. Beto Criminal Justice Center.Classes consist of employees selected, by nomination only, from adult and juvenile probation departments, the Texas Youth Commission, divisions of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and Texas Sheriff's Departments.

Agency directors may nominate, as program candidates, employees in a supervisory position with potential for promotion or who possess the potential to be promoted into a supervisory position. For more information, visit: http://www.cmitonline.org/divisions/mid.php

Resource Training Officers of the Year & Other Awards

During this week's 40th Annual Chief Probation Officers conference, a number of individuals were recognized for their assistance to the field and the Texas Probation Training Academy.

Among those honored were:

• Adult RTO of the Year - Stephanie Christopher from Brazos County CSCD
• Juvenile Probation RTO of the Year - Stephanie Mitchell Crimiel from Bexar County Juvenile Probation
• Juvenile Detention RTO of the Year - Terrance Stanton from Bexar County Juvenile Probation

In addition to the above awards, Fred Rangel awarded a service award to Gracie Alanis from Cameron/Willacy County CSCD.

A posthumous award for service was also awarded to Pamela Padgett formerly of Bexar County CSCD. Pamela served as an RTO for many years and was an inspiration to the whole team. Jason Krampitz is show below accepting the award for Pamela from Fred Rangel.

Lubbock County Commissioners Court Approves NJLCA Resolution

Monday, September 14, 2009, the Lubbock County Commissioners Court approved a resolution recognizing Lubbock County Sheriff's Deputies for their participation in the inaugural class of the National Jail Leadership Command Academy.

The Academy is a collaborative effort of the American Jail Association and the Correctional Management Institute of Texas with support from the National Assiociation of Counties and the National Institute of Corrections. The resolution also was an endorsement of the Academy by the Court.

Pictured from left to right. Back row: Commissioner Bill McCay, Commissioner Mark Heinrich, County Judge Tom Head, Commissioner Gilbert A. Flores, and Commissioner Patti Jones Front row: Major Cody Scott Graduate, Major Danny Downes Jail Administrator, Captain Kim Howell, and Lieutenant Ryan Beam Graduates

July Mid Management Class Picture

Were you part of the June 12 - 17, 2009 Mid-Management Class? If so, you're picture is now available!

In an effort to assist agencies in succession planning and to prepare personnel in supervisory and mid-management positions for greater responsibility, the Correctional Management Institute of Texas offers a week-long Mid-Management Leadership Program, five times a year, for criminal justice professionals at the George J. Beto Criminal Justice Center.Classes consist of employees selected, by nomination only, from adult and juvenile probation departments, the Texas Youth Commission, divisions of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and Texas Sheriff's Departments.

Agency directors may nominate, as program candidates, employees in a supervisory position with potential for promotion or who possess the potential to be promoted into a supervisory position. For more information, visit: http://www.cmitonline.org/divisions/mid.php

Juvenile Detention Resource Training Officers Needed

The Texas Probation Training Academy at Sam Houston State University in conjunction with the Texas Juvenile Probation Commission is looking for interested persons with work experience in the field of Juvenile Detention to become Resource Training Officers (RTOs).

The RTO team meets annually to discuss, evaluate and modify the Juvenile Detention Basic Training curriculum that is used throughout the state of Texas. Basic Training is offered to new JDOs (1 day to 1 year) and includes the topics mandated by TJPC. Members from the RTO team will also be expected to assist with at least one week-long training per year.

Requirements to become a Juvenile Detention RTO are (1) a recommendation letter from the chief, (2) the ability to miss at most two weeks of work per year (one week of curriculum planning and one week of training), and (3) the ability to complete a Training for Staff Trainers course within the year if not already completed.

For more information, or if you are interested in becoming an RTO, please contact me as soon as possible.

How to Keep Climbing the Success Ladder

Registration for this FREE training to be held at the George J. Beto Criminal Justice Center in Huntsville, Texas on July 30-31, 2009 is still open. This workshop will be of benefit to anyone desiring to enhance their leadership skills and abilities no matter what position they hold in their respective organizations.

Charlotte Stallings, well known speaker, author and coach who has worked with some of the world's most successful corporations and associations, from executive leaders to salespeople to front line employees will be our featured speaker. Her high energy presentations are designed to motivate you into accomplishment and success.

Master of Science in Criminal Justice Leadership and Management Distance Learning Program

A quality graduate program with a flexible course schedule designed for the criminal justice professional.

The Master of Science in Criminal Justice Leadership and Management is designed to provide easy access to high-quality graduate education and professional development for criminal justice professionals. The College of Criminal Justice is one of the nation’s largest academic programs in the field with a national and international reputation for excellence. We are proud of our reputation for quality, and we bring that commitment to quality to our online master’s program for practitioners.

We have offered a Master of Science in Criminal Justice Leadership and Management for over 30 years in an intensive weekend format. The new online format allows students to enroll in two 7-½ week courses per semester. This enables them to complete the program from home or wherever they have access to the internet in two years. The program also uses a student-friendly course delivery and learning platform that includes access to technical support 24 hours a day, each and every day of the week.

Compared to other distance learning degree programs, we offer a financially competitive program for the working professional from the highly reputable, prestigious College of Criminal Justice at Sam Houston State University.

• Coursework that can be utilized professionally.
• Course flexibility allows students to enroll in two 7 1/2-week courses per semester.
• Students have the opportunity to learn from experienced faculty.
• Diverse student body

"The Mentally Ill in Jail" NIC Satellite/Internet Broadcast

On July 15, 2009, the National Institute of Corrections will host a live 3-hour satellite/Internet broadcast on The Mentally Ill in Jail to provide an overview of opportunities that can help your organization prepare to work with persons suffering from mental illness in jails (11am - 1pm central time). Participants will be able to:

• Identify those stakeholders who need to be involved in designing a successful mental health treatment program.
• Understand the risks and liabilities that not adequately addressing the needs of persons suffering from mental illness poses to the local criminal justice system and the surrounding community.
• Identify collaborative strategies for overcoming system failures in treating persons suffering from mental illness in local communities and along the criminal justice continuum.
• Implement strategies to leverage existing resources and develop a collaborative action plan involving all stakeholders

May Mid Management Class Picture

Were you part of the May 3 - 8, 2009 Mid-Management Class? If so, you're picture is now available!

In an effort to assist agencies in succession planning and to prepare personnel in supervisory and mid-management positions for greater responsibility, the Correctional Management Institute of Texas offers a week-long Mid-Management Leadership Program, five times a year, for criminal justice professionals at the George J. Beto Criminal Justice Center.Classes consist of employees selected, by nomination only, from adult and juvenile probation departments, the Texas Youth Commission, divisions of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and Texas Sheriff's Departments.

Agency Directors may nominate, as program candidates, employees in a supervisory position with potential for promotion or who possess the potential to be promoted into a supervisory position.

For more information, visit: http://www.cmitonline.org/divisions/mid.php

Grant Writing 101 Webinar

The Justice Center is hosting a Grant Writing 101 Webinar on May 20.Click here to register for the webinar!

NLECTC Certified Field Search Instructors Training Course

NLECTC is sponsoring a Certified Field Search Instructors Training Course on August 13-14 in Denver, CO. The course is open to representatives of public sector criminal justice agencies who are experienced Field Search users. If selected, you will receive intensive training from the Field Search Project Manager, Jim Tanner, on every aspect of FSWin and FSMac. You will also learn the one day course curriculum that will allow you to be able to teach and certify Field Search users within your agency, making the agency less dependent on external sources of training. You may also, if you wish, contract with other agencies who are in need of training.

The training is free of charge but you are responsible for your own travel expenses.

I have attached a course announcement and an application for the training. The application is a form file pdf, so you can complete it using Adobe Reader and email it back to sue.kaessner@nlectc-rm.org.

Announcement Application

Registration Open for 5th Annual Juvenile Sex Offender Management Conference

Registration for the 5th Annual Juvenile Sex Offender Management Conference is now open! The Conference will be held at the new Omni Hotel in Fort Worth from June 21 - 24, 2009. This year's program is sure to be the best yet, with topics such as Promising Practices in Responding to Juvenile Victims, Living with the Memories, Cyber Safety for Parents, Detecting Deception, Providing Supervision to New Juvenile Sex Offender Therapists, and Self Regulation Skills for Young People Who Sexually Abuse.

Leadership for Support Staff Conference Brochure & Agenda posted

I would like to announce the Leadership for Support Staff Conference brochure and Agenda is now posted on our website: http://www.cmitonline.org/calendar/view.php?item=251. As many of you have heard, the conference has been moved to beautiful Corpus Christi, Texas due to the growth in the conference. The dates are June 15-18, 2009, with early registration and sign-in on June 15, and the conference actually begins at 8:00 am on June 16. We are honored to bring back such speakers as Nancy Baird and Charlotte Stallings, and adding Marla Durden, Greg Moore, and Monty Hudspeth.

Topics for the conference include: Taking the Lead in Supporting Your Organization, I Love My Job…It’s the People I have a Problem With, Harness the Wind: Breakthrough to Success, Improving Your Personal Financial Management, and Character Counts. The speakers have a diverse background to provide different points of view for each of you.

As always, the registration fee is $265 per participant and you can receive up to 20 hours of CJAD, TJPC, or TCLEOSE credit. As with all Special Programs Division conferences, for every three participants from the same Agency, a fourth can attend for free. Also, payment can be made via cash, check, or credit card (visa and mastercard) before, during, or after the conference.

Please check out the conference website for additional details and I can’t wait to see you in Corpus Christi.

Warden's Pictures

Were you involved in the March 30 - April 2, 2009 Warden's Peer Interaction class? If so, group pictures for the class are now available:

This program has the following objectives:

• Provide a forum for Wardens to network with peers
• Discuss current management and direction of prison operations and programs
• Identify and discuss critical issues facing prison management
• Prepare strategies for handling critical correctional challenges

Keep an eye on the CMIT calendar for next year's classes!

Save The Dates

Please Mark Your Calendars!!!

The Correctional Management Institute of Texas/Texas Probation Training Academy will be hosting "Hurricane Preparedness Training" for Adult and Juvenile Community Corrections Agencies. This training is free and will be conducted on May 21-22, 2009 at the George J. Beto Criminal Justice Center in Huntsville, Texas. This training is by invitation only to agency administrators in hurricane prone areas along the Gulf Coast who are responsible for developing and or implementing Hurricane Readiness Protocols.

March Mid-Mangement Picture Available

Were you part of the March 15 - 20, 2009 Mid-Management Class? If so, you're picture is now available!

In an effort to assist agencies in succession planning and to prepare personnel in supervisory and mid-management positions for greater responsibility, the Correctional Management Institute of Texas offers a week-long Mid-Management Leadership Program, five times a year, for criminal justice professionals at the George J. Beto Criminal Justice Center.

Classes consist of employees selected, by nomination only, from adult and juvenile probation departments, the Texas Youth Commission, divisions of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and Texas Sheriff's Departments. Agency Directors may nominate, as program candidates, employees in a supervisory position with potential for promotion or who possess the potential to be promoted into a supervisory position.

Women in CJ Overflow Hotel Information

We have been notified that the Omni room block for the Women in Criminal Justice conference is now full. An overflow hotel has been set up for you. It will be at the Drury Inn & Suites across the interstate from the Omni. You can call 1-800-325-0270 and reference group number 2060735. They have agreed to honor the state rate of $85.00 for a single room.

CMIT welcomes new Project Coordinator, Fred Rangel

The Correctional Management Institute of Texas is excited to announce that Fred Rangel has recently joined our team as project coordinator. Fred brings with him over 26 years of experience in the criminal justice field. His broad experience includes serving Angelina County as Director of the Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD). Fred was also a probation officer and supervisor within the Montgomery County Juvenile Probation Department, and Director of Adult Residential Services within the Montgomery County CSCD.

Fred has served on the Board of Directors for the Texas Probation Association (TPA) and was also elected to a two-year term as President for TPA. Additionally, has served on the Probation Advisory Committee (PAC), including a two-year term as Chairman.

Fred earned his Bachelor of Science in Criminology and Corrections as well as his Master of Science in Criminal Justice Management from Sam Houston State University.

Fred’s responsibilities will include program oversight of CMIT’s Texas Probation Training Academy for adult probation training. Fred brings incredible experience and insight to the Institute, and as a well respected corrections professional he will serve as a valuable resource within the George J. Beto Criminal Justice Center and the corrections community throughout Texas.

Mid-Management Picture

Were you part of the February 1 - 6, 2009 Mid-Management Class? If so, you're picture is now available!

In an effort to assist agencies in succession planning and to prepare personnel in supervisory and mid-management positions for greater responsibility, the Correctional Management Institute of Texas offers a week-long Mid-Management Leadership Program, five times a year, for criminal justice professionals at the George J. Beto Criminal Justice Center.

Classes consist of employees selected, by nomination only, from adult and juvenile probation departments, the Texas Youth Commission, divisions of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and Texas Sheriff's Departments. Agency Directors may nominate, as program candidates, employees in a supervisory position with potential for promotion or who possess the potential to be promoted into a supervisory position.

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