The AzJEA is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. It was established in 2001 for the following purposes:
- to promote the advancement of Criminal Justice education, both in specific and general subject areas, pertaining to Criminal Justice careers and activities;
- to encourage active participation by concerned persons in establishing quality in all college and university Criminal Justice education;
- to establish liaison with all agencies and/or persons concerned for the purpose of better understanding and cooperation in this field;
- to encourage the achievement and maintenance of the highest ethical standards of our profession and to endeavor in all ways to increase effectiveness within our profession;
- to increase the effectiveness of Criminal Justice education and training by the exchange of materials, ideas, knowledge and techniques, or in any other legitimate manner;
- to promote programs and activities that may enhance the Criminal Justice profession;
- to recognize achievements and contributions by educators, practitioners, students or other individuals.
Current Initiatives
The 2023 conference was a great success! Information about the 2024 Business Meeting and 2025 Annual Conference will be announced soon.
Professional development is offered to members on a quarterly basis. This valuable opportunity is available as part of the membership fee -- Our next virtual event is October 25, 2024, at 10:00 AM MST. Click here for details.
Cathryn Masters, AzJEA President
Northern Arizona University
AzJEA.President@gmail.com
Cathryn Masters is an adjunct professor for Northern Arizona University in the Justice and Intelligence Programs. She has more than 25 years of professional teaching and instructional experience in child and adult curriculum delivery. Further, she served as lead instructor for the Arizona Peace Officers Standard and Training Board Inservice and Leadership Programs.
Along with her experience as an educator, Cathy serves as a criminal justice practitioner. She served three law enforcement agencies, rising to the rank of Assistant Chief before her retirement from active service. She is an experienced military veteran and law enforcement leader with nearly 30 cumulative years of dedicated service to the US Army, the Pima County Sheriff's Department, Arizona POST, Tempe Police and the Salt River Police Department in multiple capacities. She is also the founder and past-chair of the Arizona Women’s Initiative Network, endeavoring to help mentor and elevate women in public safety professions. She now serves public safety in the private sector software arena.
Cathryn holds a master's degree from Norther Arizona University in Organization Leadership. She proudly serves on many boards and committees to assist with educating and mentoring those seeking and employed in justice professions to have greater connection and collaboration with communities they serve.
Travis Meadows, AzJEA Vice-President
Rio Salado Community College
AzJEA.Vice.President@gmail.com
In 2005, Travis began his career with AZDPS in Highway Patrol as a Trooper in the Metro East District. He worked in Metro East for 9.5 years before transferring to the Criminal Investigations Division in 2014. While working in the Criminal Investigations Division, Travis was assigned to the Central Intelligence Unit and worked as a detective at the Arizona Counter Terrorism Intelligence Center in Phoenix. In 2017, Travis transferred to the Operational Training Section, where he served as the Annual Trooper Training Coordinator and the LMS Administrator. In 2021, he was promoted to Sergeant and supervises the Professional Development Unit. Travis is an AZPOST General Instructor, Firearms Instructor, Patrol Rifle Instructor, Physical Fitness Instructor, and Below 100 Instructor. He is also a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the General Instructor program at AZPOST. He has taught various courses at the Arizona Law Enforcement Academy, Phoenix Regional Police Academy, and the AZDPS State Trooper Academy. In addition to instructing for AZDPS and AZPOST, Travis is also an Adjunct Instructor for Arizona Christian University. He currently teaches courses in Criminal Justice Studies, Christian Studies, and Biblical Theology. Travis holds a Bachelor’s degree from Vanguard University, a Master’s degree from Grand Canyon University, a Master’s in Divinity degree from Liberty University, and a Doctorate in Ministry in Spiritual Formation from Liberty University.
Doug Janicik, AzJEA Secretary
Miles Covington, Student Representative
Genea Stephens, AzJEA Treasurer
Northern Arizona University
Dentons USA, LLP
Secretary.AzJEA @ gmail.com
Doug Janicik is an attorney and member of Dentons US’s Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice, where he focuses his practice on commercial litigation, employment and labor, appellate advocacy, administrative enforcement actions, and government investigations. Do
Northern Arizona University
Dentons USA, LLP
Secretary.AzJEA @ gmail.com
Doug Janicik is an attorney and member of Dentons US’s Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice, where he focuses his practice on commercial litigation, employment and labor, appellate advocacy, administrative enforcement actions, and government investigations. Doug has litigated cases, including individual and class actions, in both federal and state courts. He has argued appeals in the Ninth Circuit, Fifth Circuit, California Court of Appeal, Arizona Court of Appeals, and Colorado Court of Appeals. A former civil engineer officer in the U.S. Air Force, Doug twice served as law clerk to judges on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, and also has extensive pro bono experience.
Genea Stephens, AzJEA Treasurer
Miles Covington, Student Representative
Genea Stephens, AzJEA Treasurer
Glendale Community College
AzJEA.Treasurer @ gmail.com
Miles Covington, Student Representative
Miles Covington, Student Representative
Miles Covington, Student Representative
University of Arizona