Distinguished Alumni

The Department of Justice Studies recognizes alumni who after graduating excelled in life, achieving distinction and enhancing the reputation of the Department through their exemplary career, contributions to their field, and/or contributions to the Department.

Roster of Distinguished Alumni by Year

2018

Hon. Robert Rigsby - BS 1983, Criminal Justice Administration

2017

Rosa Vega - B.S. 2000

2016

Scott Reese - B.S. 1993

2015

Chief Ruben Chavez - B.S. 1992, M.S. 2009

2014

Chief Larry Esquivel - B.S. 1993

2012

Mario Fausto - B.S. 1995

2011

Cary Heck - Ph.D., M.S. 1994

2010

Phillip Carr - M.S. 1991

2009

Harry Mullins - Ph.D., B.S. 1969

2008

Janet Hagemann - M.S. 1981

2007

Edward Flores - B.S. 1991

2006

John Salazar - B.S. 1980

2005

Jess Guy - B.S. 1970, M.S. 1989

2004

John Marlo - B.S. 1956

2003

William Nay - B.S. 1977, MS 1988

2002

Scott MacDonald - B.S. 1995

2001

Sheriff Laurie Smith - B.S. 1993* 

^{*Faculty voted on February 25, 2022 to rescind the Distinguished Alumni award (2001) to this individual because she diminished her reputation through her actions and failed to uphold her distinction as an outstanding alumni.}

2000

Robert Conroy - B.S. 1991

1999

Chief William Lansdowne - B.S. 1973

1998

Lucy Carlton - B.S. 1979

1997

Chief Pamela Roskowski - B.S. 1975

1996

Shi-Si Yuen

1995

Christopher Darden - B.S. 1977

(Award Created in 1995)