Every year, the American Criminal Justice Association (ACJA) holds Regional and National Conferences which Tri-Omega members can attend. During these conferences, Chapters compete with each other in academics, physical agility, crime scene investigation, and firearms. Not only are these conferences a great and rewarding team-building activity, but they also provide a unique opportunity to learn from and network with members from across the nation. Members participate in field trips to a variety of Criminal Justice System facilities statewide.
If you are interested in becoming a member of the American Criminal Justice Association - Lambda Alpha Epsilon, please join us at our scheduled meetings. Meetings are currently held on the Tuesdays at 1:00 PM in HS-8, which is located in Parking Lot #3. You may attend as many meetings as you like before deciding to become a member.
To become a member of TRI-OMEGA and the American Criminal Justice Association, you must have a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 or higher. Membership fees are currently $25.00 for each semesters for our local chapter of TRI-OMEGA and $36.00 per year for national ACJA-LAE dues. We will include a T-shirt once the local chapter fee is paid.
Membership Certificate - which is frameable and printed on parchment paper. It contains the Member's Name, the Association's Logo and Seal, the Date of Acceptance, and the Approval of Acceptance by the signatures of the National President and the Executive Secretary.
Membership Card - which identifies them as a member of ACJA-LAE. After initial acceptance, the card is issued annually upon renewal of the Association membership.
Membership Pin - a gold organizational identification pin that is a facsimile of the ACJA-LAE logo. To be worn with pride.
ACJA-LAE Sticker - which is to be placed on books, cars, etc.
National Journals and Newsletters - distributed to each active member. The publications contain articles and manuscripts related to the Criminal Justice field, synopsis of released publications in the Criminal Justice field, association activities (National, Regional, and Chapter levels), accomplishments, and news of individual members.
Job Information - the Association has found the best source of job information to be on the Internet. It is impossible to keep up with employment information and "job banks" that are available throughout the United States in the Criminal Justice field. We have noted many sites on our "Other Links of Interest" page that lists job information. The Association also holds a "Job Fair" at each National Conference for those members looking for employment.
In recognition of outstanding scholastic attainment in the field of the Administration of Criminal Justice, Keys (a distinctive charm/pin with the ACJA-LAE logo) and a Certificate are awarded to members who exemplify themselves academically. To obtain the Keys, candidates must submit a certified copy of the GPA transcript along with a cover letter, and the degree awarded to the Executive Secretary of Grand Chapter. Upon verification that the candidate meets the requirements for the award, the Certificate and Key Emblem will be mailed to the recipient.
Graduate Keys - which are awarded to those members who meet the requirements with a Graduate/Masters Degree. In order to qualify for a Graduate Key, a member's grade point average must be at least 3.5 on a scale of 4.0.
Gold Keys - which are awarded to those members who meet the requirements with a Bachelors Degree. In order to qualify for a Gold Key, a member's grade point average must be at least 3.5 on a scale of 4.0.
Silver Keys - which are awarded to those members who meet the requirements with an Associate Degree. In order to qualify for a Silver Key, a member's grade point average must be at least 3.5 on a scale of 4.0.
For more information about TRI-Omega or the ACJA-LAE, please select the Contact Us link.
