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About Us

History

In September, 1941, the president of Washington State University asked Dr. Vivian Anderson (V.A.) Leonard if he would accept the directorship of a Police Science Academic Program at Washington State. Dr. Leonard accepted the offer and became responsible for developing a four year curriculum, which would lead to a Bachelor's Degree in Police Administration.


Upon his arrival at Washington State, Dr. Leonard began to realize how important it was that a Police Science Honorary be established. The purpose of this honorary would be to promote excellence in scholarship and performance. In January 1942, Dr. Leonard met with seventeen Police Science majors at Washington State and Alpha Phi Sigma was established. Glenn Hill was elected as the first president and appointed a committee to draft the first Constitution and Bylaws.


During its initial years, Alpha Phi Sigma experienced only limited growth. On March 24, 1976 in Dallas, Texas, the Executive Board of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (ACJS) voted unanimously to designate Alpha Phi Sigma as the National Criminal Justice Honor Society. At this time, Alpha Phi Sigma had only fourteen chapters; however, since then, Alpha Phi Sigma has continued to grow and prosper at a very rapid rate and there are now over four hundred and fifty chapters in the United State, it's territories, and Canada.


In 1981, Alpha Phi Sigma was admitted into the Association of College Honor Societies (ACHS) as a certified member.

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Over the years, the National Officers have been located at universities across the country, such as, Boise State University, Eastern Kentucky University, Florida International University, Fairmont State University, Marshall University, Midwestern State University, Tarleton State University, Texas Woman's University, Washington State University, University of Maryland-Eastern Shore, North Carolina Central University, Missouri State University and University of Houston-Downtown.

affiliations

 

Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (ACJS) - www.acjs.org

The Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (ACJS) is an international association established in 1963 to foster professional and scholarly activities in the field of criminal justice. ACJS promotes criminal justice education, research, and policy analysis within the discipline of criminal justice for scholars who are international in scope and multidisciplinary in orientation, professionals from all sectors of the criminal justice system, and students seeking to explore the criminal justice field as future scholars or practitioners. 


At the 1976 meeting of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences in Dallas, Texas, the Academy recognized Alpha Phi Sigma as the Criminal Justice Honor Society. Since 1978, Alpha Phi Sigma has held its national conference in conjunction with the annual ACJS meeting. The Academy's continued support of Alpha Phi Sigma serves to enhance Alpha Phi Sigma's purpose - the recognition of scholarly achievement in the field of criminal justice. Alpha Phi Sigma has over 450 chapters.

Association of College Honor Societies Member (ACHS) - www.ACHShonor.org

Since 1925, ACHS has set standards for organizational excellence and scholastic eligibility, ensuring that member societies are structured to advance the interests of their individual members. ACHS also serves as a resource to protect consumers from disreputable organizations.


The mission of ACHS is to build a visibly cohesive community of national and international honor societies that promotes the values of higher education; fosters excellence in scholarship, leadership, service, and research; and adheres to the standards of honor society excellence.


Membership in a reputable honor society does not come easily. An invitation to membership should reflect exceptional academic achievement and sometimes, additionally, outstanding campus leadership and service.


Some honor societies include all academic fields, while others focus on specialized areas such as political science or music. All ACHS-certified societies bestow honor, recognition, and lifetime distinction.


Despite the Greek names, college honor societies are not social clubs or fraternal organizations. Honor society members are among your school's most promising young prospective professionals, eager to advance scholarship, ethics, and professionalism in their academic disciplines.

ACHS BROCHURE (pdf)Download

A Benefit of Membership

FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT

GS-7 - Bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement for two-grade interval positions . . . 


Superior Academic Achievement is based on (1) class standing, (2) grade-point average, or (3) honor society membership.


3. Election to membership in a national scholastic honor society -- Applicants can be considered eligible based on membership in one of the national scholastic honor societies listed below. These honor societies are listed by the Association of College Honor Societies. Agencies considering eligibility based on any society not included in the following list must ensure that the honor society meets the minimum requirements of the Association of College Honor Societies. Membership in a freshman honor society cannot be used to meet the requirements of this provision.

-- Alpha Phi Sigma meets the above requirements.


See Classifications & Qualifications on the Office of Personnel Management website: www.opm.gov or click on the link: 

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=desc

Bylaws

APS BYLAWS (pdf)

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APS BROCHURE (pdf)Download

POLICIES

CHAPTER POLICY (pdf)Download
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE BOARD POLICY (pdf)Download
PRIVACY POLICY (pdf)Download
REMOVAL OF CHAPTER OFFICERS POLICY (pdf)Download
WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY (pdf)Download
RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY (pdf)Download
CODE OF CONDUCT POLICY (pdf)Download

Executive Board

Executive Council

Regina Shearn, Ph.D.

Executive Director


Adriana C. Jansen, M.S.

Executive Associate Director


Andrew Giacomazzi, Ph.D.

Boise State University


 Ivy Yarckow-Brown, M.S.

Missouri State University 


Lorna Grant, Ph.D.

North Carolina Central University

Executive Student Officers

President Sharnika Williams

Miami Dade College


Vice President Afiya Dede 

University of Maryland, Eastern Shore 


Secretary Sourichant Phommavongsa

Miami Dade College


Treasurer Emilia Guerrero

Miami Dade College

Executive Advisors

Executive Advisors


Nancy Alleyne, Ph.D.

Miami Dade College


Janese Weathers-Titus, Ph.D.

University of Maryland, Eastern Shore


Veronica Herrera, Ph.D.

California State University, Fullerton


Kimberlie Massnick, Ph.D.

Indian River State College

DIRECTORS

Regina B. Shearn, Ph.D.

Executive Director


Adriana C. Jansen, M.S.

Executive Associate Director

HEADQUARTERS

Dawn Durney 

Executive Assistant


Helen Eddings


Michael Dusch

HEADQUARTERS REPRESENTATIVES

HEADQUARTERS REPRESENTATIVES

William "Bill" Nay

Golden Alumni

Alumni & Veteran Coordinator


Joan Burton

Honorary Member



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