75th National Conference
American Criminal Justice Association - Lambda Alpha Epsilon

Cincinnati, OH
March 11 - 16, 2012

Robert Edwards, Region 6 President and 2012 Conference Director and Region VI 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:
"Officer Survival:  Staying Safe on the Street"
Air Travel and Transportation To / From the Airport:

The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport is located in Kentucky and is approximately 20 miles from the Hotel.  The Hotel does not provide a shuttle to / from the hotel.  Transportation options.    

Overview of Hotel and Surrounding Area:

The Hyatt Regency Hotel has 486 guest rooms.  The Hotel features an indoor heated swimming pool / whirlpool and Stayfit gym overlooking the pool.  Complimentary wireless Internet is available in all of the guestrooms.  Parking at the Hotel will be $14 for self-parking; $20 for valet parking per night. 

The well-appointed guest rooms offer thoughtful conveniences such as coffee makers, hairdryers,  full-sized irons and ironing boards, room service, and cable/satellite TV with in-room movies available. Check-in time is 4:00PM and check-out time is 12:00PM.   Located within the Hotel is Champs Restaurant and Bar and Findlay's Restaurant.  Findlay's is only open for breakfast with breakfast buffet or they have an a la carte menu.  There are 90 restaurants within walking distance of the Hotel.

Conference Room Rate:

Single through Quad will be $150.93 / night (rate includes tax).

Hotel reservations can be made through the (Room Reservation Link) or can be made by calling (888) 421-1442. 

Note: Reservations must be made by February 14, 2012 to avoid higher rates. 

In an effort to have as many members as possible attend the 2012 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 $160 until February 17, 2012.

Guest / spouse Pre-Registration fee will be $100 until February 17, 2012.

Member Registration fee will be $210 after February 17th and on-site.

Guest / spouse Registration fee will be $150 after February 25th and on-site

Conference Registration Packet  

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:

The Firearms Competition will be held at an indoor range approximately 18 miles from the Hotel.  The Physical Agility Competition will be held in close proximity to the range.
 
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 13th 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:  The Juvenile Justice System:  Delinquency, Processing, and the Law by Dean J. Champion, 6/e (2010), ISBN:  978-0135008058

Corrections Exam:  American Corrections by T. Clear, G. Cole, and M. Reisig, 8th Edition, Belmont, CA:  Thompson & Wadsworth Publishers.

Criminal Law Exam:  Criminal Law by Joel Samaha, 9th Edition, Thompson & Wadsworth Publishers.

Police Management & Operations Exam:  Supervising Police Personnel:  The Fifteen Responsibilities by Paul M. Whisenand, 7th Edition, Prentice Hall Publishers, ISBN: 13: 978-0132457583

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 Cincinnati:

National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens
Newport Aquarium
Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame & Museum
Cincinnati Art Museum
Harriet Beecher Stowe House