Gorbett to Serve as a Member on New Forensic Science Initiative
Greg Gorbett, associate professor in the Department of Fire Protection and Paramedicine Sciences at Eastern Kentucky Universityhas been selected to serve as a member of the Crime Scene/Death...
View ArticleEKU Homeland Security Seniors Conduct Physical Security Assessment at...
HARRODSBURG, KY – On Wednesday, 22 October 2014, three seniors in the Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) Homeland Security (HLS) Program traveled to Harrodsburg, Kentucky to conduct a physical security...
View ArticleKentucky Intelligence Community Center Established
University officials, students and faculty from Morehead State, Kentucky State and Eastern Kentucky announced a grant and partnership agreement Wednesday, Dec. 3, in Frankfort for the Bluegrass State...
View ArticleHLS Research Showcase Huge Success
The first Homeland Security Research Showcase and Order of the Sword & Shield National Honor Society induction ceremony was held Wednesday, December 3 in the Stratton Building. The winner of the...
View ArticleCollege Hosts Black Achievers Club
Thirty-five students from the Martha Lane Collins High School Black Achievers Club visited the College of Justice & Safety on Tuesday, December 9 to meet with faculty and students, tour classrooms...
View ArticleBarnard Named New Lexington Police Chief
Mark Barnard has been promoted to Chief of the Lexington Division of Police by Lexington Mayor Jim Gray. Barnard, who received his master’s degree in Criminal Justice from EKU, had served as the...
View ArticleBaggett to Serve as a Member of the 2015 ASIS International Research Council
Dr. Ryan Baggett, Associate Professor in the Department of Safety and Security at Eastern Kentucky University’s College of Justice and Safety has been selected to serve as a member of the 2015 American...
View ArticleBachelor's Degree Program in Social Justice Studies Launches in Fall 2015
A new academic program at Eastern Kentucky University reframes the question many young people ask when they reach adulthood.Forget the common “What do you want to do as a career?” quandary. Load in...
View ArticleNew Scholarship Established
The Norman M. Spain Excellence in Ethical Leadership Scholarship has been created to reward Safety, Security and Emergency Management majors who demonstrate principles of integrity and ethical...
View ArticleCJ&S Grad Named Lexington Public Safety Commissioner
Lexington Police Chief Ronnie Bastin has been promoted to Public Safety Commissioner by Mayor Jim Gray on December 4th. Off read more
View ArticleAshland, Inc. Fire and Safety Laboratory Expanding
A $3.5 million expansion project on the Ashland, Inc. Fire and Safety Laboratory is underway. According to Corey Hanks with EKU’s College of Justice & Safety’s Fire Protection and Para-Medicine...
View ArticleEKU Criminal Justice Honor Society Garners Awards at Annual Conference
The EKU Epsilon Chapter of the Alpha Phi Sigma Criminal Justice Honor Society returned to Richmond, KY from its annual conference in Orlando, FL with a record seven awards. These awards include:·...
View ArticleEKU School of Justice Studies Critical Gaming Lab with Dr. Kishonna Gray
Assistant Professor Kishonna Gray discusses racism & sexism in today's video games and her studies with students in the School of Justice Studies Critical Gaming Lab.Click on the video below
View ArticleDr. Pete Kraska on President Obama’s Ban on Military-Style Equipment for Police
See the links below.L.A. Times-Obama Bars Some Military Equipment from Going to Local Policeread more
View ArticleKraska Invited to High Profile Senate Committee Hearing
Dr. Peter Kraska has been invited to share his extensive and long-running research conducted at Eastern Kentucky University on the militarization of civilian police in the United States at a U.S....
View ArticleCollege Hosts Black Achievers Club
Thirty-five students from the Martha Lane Collins High School Black Achievers Club visited the College of Justice & Safety on Tuesday, December 9 to meet with faculty and students, tour classrooms...
View ArticleArmstrong Promoted to Assistant Chief
Ken Armstrong has been promoted from the rank of Commander to Assistant Chief for the Lexington Division of Police. Ken has been with the Lexington Division of Police for nearly 24 years and in that...
View ArticleVic Kappeler Named Dean for College of Justice & Safety
Eastern Kentucky University didn’t have to look far to find a dean with the personal reputation to match its internationally renowned College of Justice & Safety. Load in Front Page Carousel? read...
View ArticleSpring 2015 Commencement
Nearly 700 graduates of Eastern Kentucky University’s College of Justice & Safety were recognized at commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 16, 2015. Off read more
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