John Jay College of Criminal Justice - Justitia Yearbook (New York, NY)

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jlolzn yay Kvlleqrz of ffzbnbzal By action of the Board of Higher Education in December, 1954, a program of cooperation with the Police Department of the City of New York for the more effective education of the police force was undertaken. The initial step in the joint educational program was the establishment of a curriculum in Police Science leading to the Associate in Ap- plied Science degree which had been registered by the State Education Department. Course work in the A.A.S. program began in September, 1955. A Specialization in Police Science in the curriculum leading to the Bachelor of Business Ad- ministration degree was approved in 1957 and the first matriculated students were admitted to the program in Sep- tember, 1957. In June of 1964 the Board of Higher Education estab- lished The College of Police Science as a senior college in the City University of New York. It opened in September of 1965 and Michael J. Murphy was named Acting President. The Col- lege absorbed the undergraduate program in Police Science which had been offered at the Baruch School. In September of 1966 Leonard E. Reisman was named President of the Col- lege and in 1966 the College's name was changed to more ac- curately reflect its concern with the whole field of criminal justice. The educational program of the College has as its ob- jectives the broad education of law enforcement officers, pro- fessional training for police and other services in the process of criminal justice, improvement of the process of criminal justice, development of necessary goals of leadership, and the fostering of professional achievement in public service. A graduate program in Public Administration began in September, 1967. Although the College's program is intended primarly for personnel of the various criminal justice agencies of New York City, it is also open, both in the graduate and undergraduate division, to non-City criminal justice agency personnel and to a limited number of civilian students.

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WMP' 2 I should like to add my personal con- gratulations to the graduating class. It was a matter of great personal pride and satisfaction to preside at f'ommencement and to present to each graduate his diploma in recognition of years of dedicated application to professional and personal development through higher education. I know only too well the sacrifices that have been made in this successful pursuit of a degree, which reflect great credit on the personality, integrity, and intellectual capacities of each of you. I pledge that I will do all in my power to effect the widespread recognition that your accom- plishments deserve. In the years ahead, I am sure you will point with pride to the fact that you were a part of this magnificent new institution dedi- cated to the further professionalization of law enforcement services. We trust that you will maintain your as- sociation with the College in every possible Way. You have our full esteem and support. Leonard E. Reisman