Alpha Phi Sigma
The National Criminal Justice Honor Society, invites you to
join the thousands of prominent people who have become members of this
established honorary. Today, Alpha Phi Sigma (APS) has over 250
chapters. Each chapter is made up of people,
like yourself who share with us the commitment to learning and improving
the criminal
justice field.
If you would like to welcome on your campus an opportunity to
compliment your criminal
justice education program, APS invites you to consider the establishment
of a Criminal
Justice Honor Society Chapter.
WHAT DOES ALPHA PHI SIGMA
HAVE TO OFFER ?
The first thought most of us have when we hear "Honor Society"
is that it would be a great resume builder. Although this is true, APS
has much more to offer to its members.
APS offers leadership and group organizational
experience to those students interested in doing a little more. Each
local chapter contains four elected officer positions ( President,
Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer). The national Officers are
elected annually at the National Convention. These positions are open to
nomination of active members.
The National Conference can be a valuable
experience in its own right. There you will get to meet with fellow APS
members from across the nation. Since APS holds its National Conference
in conjunction with the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences Meeting,
there is also the opportunity to meet professionals in the field.
Valuable information can be gained from the many lectures given, as well
as possible graduate programs of interest.
There is also a chance to make valuable contacts which may prove to be
beneficial in the future.
Members receive a membership certificate,
membership pin and membership wallet card once admitted into the
National Society. Members are entitled to receive the bi-annual
newsletter, THE DOCKET, which contains information on the National
Organization and the Criminal Justice field.
WHAT ELSE DOES ALPHA PHI
SIGMA HAVE TO OFFER?
APS sponsors an Annual Call for Papers competition in which students
present papers pertaining to the criminal justice field. These papers
are judged and awards are presented at the National Conference. Monetary
prizes are awarded to the best undergraduate and graduate papers.
The V.A. Leonard Scholarship Fund provides
eligible students with the opportunity of receiving financial assistance
of $1000. For members interested in a
career in Federal Law Enforcement, APS can provide an
unrivaled experience. APS is guaranteed positions for internships
at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Glynco, Georgia.
Local Alpha Phi Sigma chapters can be as
fulfilling experience as its members decide it to be. The chapter can be
a forum for guest speakers, organize trips, tour facilities, and become
involved in community service projects. Some examples are recent tours
to state prisons, K-9 training facilities, crime labs, and our ever
present need for fund raising.
We hope that we have provided you with enough
information for you to consider the opportunity that you have. Alpha Phi
Sigma is a highly respected organization which is growing very quickly.
We hope that with the expanded growth of the organization, we can take
Alpha Phi Sigma to a higher level. Your involvement can help make this
possible. Any question you may encounter can be directed to the National
Headquarters at the address listed on the links page.
