Missouri State University School of Criminology and Criminal Justice

05/28/2026

Dr. Robert Geibler recently travelled to Barcelona, Spain as part of the Missouri State Education Abroad Faculty Fellows Program. The program focuses on building skills in cultural competence, budgeting, and safety for faculty-led programs.

He is set to lead an education abroad program of his own in London in May 2027. More details to come!

05/14/2026

The School of Criminology and Criminal Justice extends its congratulations to Dr. Bill Sandel who received two major honors this month.

Dr. Sandel became a recipient of the Board of Governors Award for Excellence in Public Affairs for his many contributions exemplifying Missouri State’s public affairs mission.

In addition, Dr. Sandel received the Community Citizenship Award as part of the Reynolds College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities Judy Awards.

A sampling of Dr. Sandel’s achievements that factored into these distinctions include:

• Serving as principal investigator on service grants exceeding $500,000 from the Missouri Office of Homeland Security
• Training nearly 1,000 law enforcement officers on public safety techniques
• Conducting the first active shooter training inside a state capitol building in the U.S.
• Helping the Springfield Police Department acquire a state-of-the-art virtual reality training system
• Holding the only external appointment to the FBI’s Active Shooter Working Group
• Assisting with case analysis for the FBI’s official active shooter report
• Delivering 13 Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events trainings across Missouri
• Partnering with the Battlefield Police Department to establish a city-wide neighborhood watch program
• Participating on advisory boards including for Rolla Public Schools and the Austin TX Police Department
• Leading two study abroad programs covering five different countries

05/08/2026

Dr. Robert Geibler is pictured here at the 2026 Maroon and White Honors Banquet with criminology student Kaela Belmore. This banquet is held to honor the academic achievements of student athletes.

Dr. Geibler was chosen by Kaela as a faculty member to be recognized at the event.

Dr. Robert Geibler and Kaela Belmore pictured in front of a maroon brick wall.

05/04/2026

May the Fourth be with you heading into finals week! If you need to take a break in your studies, why not watch something light like “The Star Wars Holiday Special?” Your advisor may have a copy or two…or five…or…

John Hall, Academic Advisor for the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Missouri State University, sitting at a desk in an office wears a Jar Jar Binks mask, a blue dress shirt, and a Star Wars-themed tie, with arms spread wide in a welcoming gesture. Seven copies of “The Star Wars Holiday Special”, both DVD and VHS tapes, are displayed across the desk. A computer, office supplies, and a window with daylight are visible in the background.

05/01/2026

School of CRM staff (Christy Titus, John Hall) took a tour of the Missouri State Highway Patrol Crime Laboratory this morning! Thanks to our Graduate Assistant, Kaitlin Titus, for setting this up, and to Forensic Scientist, Jackson Scanlon, and the Crime Lab staff for being wonderful hosts!

“Missouri State Criminology staff visit the Missouri State Highway Patrol Crime Laboratory, posing outside the entrance and in front of the building with visible signage and official emblems.”

04/24/2026

Tomorrow, April 25 at 4PM, join us for an online healing vigil as part of National Crime Victims' Week: https://missouristate.zoom.us/j/84229866410

As part of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, faculty and students from MSU’s School of Criminology and Criminal Justice invite you to participate in an online healing vigil honoring crime victims, survivors of abuse and neglect, and the professionals and volunteers devoted to providing advocacy and support.

Together, we will light candles as a symbol of hope, survival, and remembrance. Please attend in solidarity and support, to honor a loved one, or show gratitude to our helpers.

Saturday, April 25
4:00-4:45 p.m., CST

Join Zoom Meeting
https://missouristate.zoom.us/j/84229866410

Flyer for “National Healing Vigil & Day of Action,” an online event by Missouri State University’s School of Criminology and Criminal Justice honoring crime victims and survivors. Held Saturday, April 25, 4:00–4:45 p.m. CST via Zoom; includes meeting link. Banner reads “Listen. Act. Advocate.” for National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (April 19–25, 2026).

04/20/2026

As part of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, faculty and students from MSU’s School of Criminology and Criminal Justice invite you to participate in an online healing vigil honoring crime victims, survivors of abuse and neglect, and the professionals and volunteers devoted to providing advocacy and support.

Together, we will light candles as a symbol of hope, survival, and remembrance. Please attend in solidarity and support, to honor a loved one, or show gratitude to our helpers.

Saturday, April 25
4:00-4:45 p.m., CST

Join Zoom Meeting
https://missouristate.zoom.us/j/84229866410

Flyer for “National Healing Vigil & Day of Action,” an online event by Missouri State University’s School of Criminology and Criminal Justice honoring crime victims and survivors. Held Saturday, April 25, 4:00–4:45 p.m. CST via Zoom; includes meeting link. Banner reads “Listen. Act. Advocate.” for National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (April 19–25, 2026).

04/16/2026

Join us for Criminal Justice Society Movie Night: "Vanished Without a Trace: The Springfield Three, 33 Years Later." Tonight, April 16 at 7PM - Strong Hall 003.

Flyer for a CJS Movie Night event featuring a documentary about the Springfield Three. The image shows a television displaying photos of Suzie Streeter, Sherrill Levitt, and Stacy McCall with the title ‘Vanished Without a Trace: The Springfield Three, 33 Years Later.’ The event is scheduled for April 16, 2026, at 7 p.m. in Strong Hall Room 003

04/16/2026

Paid Internship Opportunity:

MOCIC is a collaborative organization of law enforcement and criminal justice agencies across the Midwest, dedicated to combating multi-jurisdictional crime through information sharing, training, and outreach. This internship offers hands-on experience supporting education and outreach initiatives that promote training, community engagement, and organizational impact.

📍 Location: Springfield, MO
🕰️ Hours: Office hours typically Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. (will work with school schedules; minimum 12 weeks)
💼 Position Type: Paid internship ($15/hour)
📌 Focus Areas: Training coordination, outreach support, event planning, communication materials, and administrative assistance
📬 Questions: [email protected]

This internship begins Summer 2026 and requires an extensive background investigation and drug testing.
Check out our blog for more details on this opportunity and how to apply!

https://blogs.missouristate.edu/marketingnews/2026/04/09/mocic-outreach-intern/

Graphic promoting an education outreach internship with the Mid-States Organized Crime Information Center (MOCIC). The image features the RISS logo at the top and text stating the position is a summer role in Springfield, Missouri, paying $15 per hour for a 12-week internship, with hours Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

04/15/2026

On Friday, April 20, 2026, Sigma Mu Sigma, the Missouri State University chapter of Alpha Phi Sigma, The Criminal Justice Honor Society, inducted 11 new members: Clara Bryant, Ethan Carter, Lydia Gibfried, Thomas Mutarelli, Trinity Norris, Melody Pierce, Kiersten Renelt, Sarah Stokes, Kaitlin Titus, Jaymie Trisler, and Katherine Wood. Congratulations to our new members! Your achievements are outstanding.