News Release
June 25, 2010


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Sugg names May director of Criminal Justice Institute

LITTLE ROCK - With the recommendation of the Criminal Justice Institute Advisory Board, University of Arkansas System President Dr. B. Alan Sugg has named Dr. Cheryl P. May director of the Criminal Justice Institute (CJI).

The current deputy director of CJI, May replaces Jim Clark who will retire on June 30 after six years as director of the institute. May will be responsible for the institute's many programs and services designed to enhance the performance of Arkansas law enforcement professionals. She will begin her new job July 1.

"Dr. May has served CJI and the Arkansas law enforcement community very well the past 15 years and she is the perfect person to serve as the institute's new director," Sugg said. "She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in law enforcement education and training to the position. I'm also grateful to Jim Clark for his service to the Arkansas law enforcement community for the past 30 years."

As deputy director, May was responsible for development, coordination and delivery of continuing education courses the institute provides to Arkansas law enforcement agencies and officials. The courses include forensic sciences, management, computer application, traffic safety, school safety and drug investigation.

She played a lead role in the development of three unique academic programs that allow active members of Arkansas law enforcement to earn certificates and associate degrees in crime scene investigation and law enforcement administration.

She also coordinated efforts to establish partnerships with 20 Arkansas institutions of higher education to help provide the programs to law enforcement agencies throughout the state.

May earned a Ph.D. in Biological/Forensic Anthropology from the University of Tennessee in 1984, a M.A. in Biological Anthropology from Western Michigan University in 1982 and a B.A. in Anthropology from West Virginia University in 1978.

CJI delivers advanced education and training across the state in progressive areas of criminal justice, including law enforcement management, forensic sciences, traffic safety, illicit drug investigation, school safety initiatives and computer proficiency.

To extend these programs and services throughout rural America, the institute established the National Center for Rural Law Enforcement (NCRLE). Through federal grants, the NCRLE offers education, training and professional development opportunities designed specifically for rural and tribal communities.

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