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The Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (ACJS) Police Section supports the advancement of police practice through research, policy evaluation, and education

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Kindly use the link below to access the recent interview with Dr. Sharon Gandarilla-Javier. https://t.co/1BXpsr6iQY

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It wouldn't be the Police Section Awards without the Best Policing Book of the Year! 9 days left to submit nominations. Reach out to Dr. Daniel Lytle at [email protected] with any questions.

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Make sure to show your students some appreciation! 10 days left to nominate for the Promising Student in Policing Award. Reach out to Dr. Travis Carter at [email protected] with any questions.

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11 days left to show some appreciation for our early academics by nominating them for the Emerging Policing Scholar award! Feel free to direct any questions to Dr. Jennifer Gibbs at [email protected].

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2 weeks left to submit nominations for the Pracademic Excellence Award! Feel free to reach out to Dr. Sharon Gandarilla-Javier ([email protected]) or Dr. David Snively ([email protected]) with any questions.

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16 days left to submit nominations for the Outstanding Service Award! Know someone who has contributed the Police Section and deserves some recognition? Send your pick and any other questions to Dr. Anastasios Goulos at [email protected] by October 16th.

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June 1st, 2027, Guest Editors Jennifer Gibbs and Emily Strohacker will be accepting manuscript submissions for a special issue on human trafficking. Consider submitting to our special issue on Crime Gun Intelligence Centers (CGICs) (https://t.co/ix73m4FhT3)

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The ACJS Police Section has moved to Instagram! Check us out at acjspoliceforum

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Last but certainly not least, the Best Policing Book of the Year celebrates authors who have provided fresh insights, rigorous research, and innovative perspectives on law enforcement.

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The Promising Student in Policing Award recognizes exceptional graduate and undergraduate students who are dedicated to advancing the field of policing.

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An award intended to celebrate the future leaders in policing scholarship, encouraging continued excellence and innovation: Emerging Policing Scholar Achievement Award.

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The Emerging Police Pracademic Excellence Award: an honor given to a police practitioner who has demonstrated recent achievements that bridge the gap between academia and practical law enforcement by applying scientific research to real-world policing strategies.

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The Outstanding Service Award, awarded to individuals who are deemed deserving of special recognition for their outstanding contribution to the Police Section.

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The section's most prestigious award, given to recognize outstanding contributions to police education, research, and practice: the O.W. Wilson Award.

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Attention Police Section members, it is award season! We would like to announce that we are taking nominations for six awards that highlight outstanding policing scholars. Nominations are due October 16th. Looking forward to see who you all put forward!

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That's it for #ACJS2026. We hope to see you all in Orlando at #ACJS2027 in 388 days. Please check out our LinkedIn for all the events of ACJS 2026. Until we meet in Orlando keep checking our social media for the latest news from our section.

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Happening Now…Our Annual Meeting…

🗓️ Date: March 5th, 2026
⏰ Time: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
📍 Venue: Marriott Downtown Philadelphia, Meeting Rooms 407- 408

Refreshments and drinks will be served to complement an evening of celebration and professional camaraderie.

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Our Annual Police Section Meeting is TONIGHT!!!

🗓️ Date: March 5, 2026
⏰ Time: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
📍 Venue: Marriott Downtown Philadelphia, Meeting Rooms 407-408

Join us for a celebration of our award winners and an evening full of professional camaraderie.

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Great Policing Research being presented this week at @ACJS_National conference by all our fabulous @ACJS_Police section members!!

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Loved chatting organizational justice & support for officers during the COVID-19 pandemic at this years @ACJS_National
Major thank you to @alerrtcenter for funding the survey! @ACJS_Police @kdamp @TXST_CJC

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1 Days till our Annual Police Section Meeting...

🗓️ Date: March 5, 2026
⏰ Time: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
📍 Venue: Marriott Downtown Philadelphia, Meeting Rooms 407-408