74th National Conference
American Criminal Justice Association - Lambda Alpha Epsilon

Memphis, TN
March 20 - 25, 2011

Preston Koelling, National Vice-President and 2011 Conference Director and Region II members are working to give you five days of workshops, competitive activities pertaining to the various criminal justice disciplines, outstanding speakers, entertainment, and displays.

 

Conference Theme:
"Back to the Basics"
Air Travel and Transportation From the Airport:

The Memphis Marriott East Hotel is located 6 miles from the Memphis International Airport.  The Hotel provides FREE shuttle service to/from the Memphis International Airport from the hours of 6:00AM - 12:00AM. 

Overview of Hotel and Surrounding Area:

The Memphis Marriott Hotel has 319 smoke-free guest rooms.  The Hotel features an indoor swimming pool, spa tub, sauna, and seasonal outdoor pool.  Compliment wireless Internet access is available in the lobby. 

Parking at the Memphis Marriott Hotel is Free of Charge.

The well-appointed guest rooms offer thoughtful conveniences such as coffee makers, hairdryers, dataports, full-sized irons and ironing boards, room service, and cable/satellite TV with in-room movies available. Check-in time is 3:00PM and check-out time is 12:00PM.   Located within the Hotel is the Blue Shoe Bar and Grille.

NOTE: The Hotel WILL HANG chapter banners at no charge.

Conference Room Rate:

Single through Quad will be $99.72 / night (rate includes tax).

Hotel reservations can be made through the Hotel Link or can be made by calling 800-228-9290.  If you are making your room reservations by phone, please use the code ACJN to obtain the Conference Room Rate.

Note: Reservations must be made by February 25, 2011 to avoid higher rates. 

In an effort to have as many members as possible attend the 2011 National Conference, if any member is looking for a roommate, contact Abby Schofield at aschfield@yahoo.com   Abby is going to keep a list of people who are looking for roommates and how to contact them.  She WILL NOT attempt to match people, just put them in contact with each other.

Conference Registration Fee:

Member Pre-Registration fee will be $120 until February 25, 2011.

Guest / spouse Pre-Registration fee will be $90 until February 25, 2011.

Member Registration fee will be $170 after February 25th and on-site.

Guest / spouse Registration fee will be $140 after February 25th and on-site

The Registration Fee covers participation in all competitions, the Opening Banquet Dinner, Star Member Reception, and Closing Banquet Dinner/Dance.  Guests ARE NOT ELIGIBLE to compete in the competitions Pre-Conference registration packets will be mailed to all members in December.
Firearms and Physical Agility Competitions:

(information pending)
 
Bus transportation will be provided to/from both competitions.  Members are strongly encourage to ride the buses as parking for private vehicles is very limited at the Range. 

All participants MUST attend the Safety Meeting on Tuesday, March 22nd to sign waivers.  Participants WILL NOT be allowed to compete if they do not attend the Safety Meeting.

Written Competitions:

The textbooks for the Written Competitions are as follows: 

Juvenile Justice Exam:  (pending)

Corrections Exam:  (pending)

Criminal Law Exam:  (pending)

Police Management & Operations Exam:  Police Administration:  Structures, Processes, and Behavior by C. R. Swanson. L. Territo, & R. W. Taylor (2008) 7th Edition, Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson, Prentice Hall ISBN:  13-978-0-13-158933-9.

ACJA/LAE Knowledge Exam:

• National Bylaws;
• National Standing Rules;
• National Brochure;
• ACJA/LAE History;
• National Oath & Symbolism Booklet

(The above publications are available from the National Office.) (ACJA/LAE History, Bylaws and Standing Rules are available on our website.) 

Places of Interest In and Around Memphis:

Graceland  (home of Elvis Presley)
Memphis Botanic Gardens
Pink Palace Museum
Memphis Zoo
Stax Museum of American Soul Music
Sun Studio
Fire Museum of Memphis