Anita Wright

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice -Sam Houston State University
Master of Art Degree in Sociology - University of Houston
Leadership Command College - Sam Houston State University
PhD Educational Leadership - Sam Houston State University -present

Work Experience

Houston Police Department - Over 25 Years Of Service
Training Division
Internal Affairs Division
Robbery Division
Narcotics Division
Jail Division
Chief’s Command
Patrol Division
Field Training Division

Activities and Organizational Affiliations

Wright-Way Community Development Inc.
Fair Care Center Inc.
Leadership Houston Management Program
Houston Police Toastmasters Club
Project Blue Print Leadership Program
Hope Alive -Radio Talk Show
Sam Houston State University Alumni Assoc.
Afro American Police Officer League
Leadership Command College Alumni Assoc.
Hispanic Forum
Houston Police Women in Law Enforcement
Love Our Kids Mentoring Program
Saint Paul Missionary Baptist Church Elect-Lady Ministries
Families Under Urban and Social Attack (FUUSA)
National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives

Certifications and Professional Development

TCLEOSE Basic Instructor’s License
TCLEOSE Advanced Instructor and Curriculum Design License
SASSI (Substances Abuse Subtle Screening Inventory) - Instructor/Administrator
Texas Early Care and Education Career Development System - Master Trainer
Texas Adolescent Tobacco Awareness & Cessation - Certified Instructor
Mediation and Dispute Resolution - Certified Mediator
Promotional Assessment Training
Incident Command Simulation Training (InCoSIT)
X-26 Taser - Certified Instructor
Anger Management -Certified Instructor
CPR - Certified Instructor
Texas Crime Prevention Specialist
Drug Prevention & Education - Ceritified Instructor

Organizational Affiliations / Community Activities

Leadership Command College Alumni Association -Sam Houston State University
National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE)
Community and Schools At-Risk Children (Love Our Kids) - Mentor
Leadership Houston Management Program
Project Blue Print Leadership and Management Program
FUSSA (Families Under Urban and Social Attack)
Fair Care Center Inc. (Community Development)
Houston Police Department Toastmasters Club
Afro American Police Officer League
Sam Houston State University Alumni Association
Wright-Way Community Development Corporation
Hope Alive -Radio Talk Show
Hispanic Forum - Speaker
Saint Paul Baptist Church
Elect Lady Ministries
Blue Santa Program

Special Projects

Toastmasters District 56 Leadership and Management Program
LCC (Leadership Command College) Annual Training Conference
Hispanic Parent/Daughter Conference - (Sam Houston State University)
Law Enforcement Scholarship Project -Sam Houston State University
Leadership Expose for Business Leaders in the Community
Project Comforter - Community Development Project
HPD Women in Law Enforcement Conference
Leadership Houston Criminal Justice Day
Sam Houston Leadership Training - Speaker
United Way Volunteer
Fun Friday Summer Youth Activity
Summer Fest Youth Program
CHIPS Program

Awards and Recognitions

Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Academic Recognition
Outstanding Toastmasters - Toastmasters International
Outstanding Coordinator for Leadership and Management Program
Outstanding Club President - Toastmasters International
Women In Law Enforcement Commendation
Letter of Commendation - Hurricane Rita’s Triage Development
Letter of Recognition - Hurricane Katrina’s Community Service
Humanitarian Award - Houston Police Department
Community Service Awards - ElectLady School of Ministry
Officer of the Week - Channel 13
Letter of Commendation - Love Our Kids Mentor Program
Chief of Police Commendation
Chief Unit Citation

Publications and Research

The Effect of Police Domestic Violence Training for Spouses of Abusive Officers
The Burden of Color: Black Women in Management
Women In Law Enforcement
Police Domestic Violence
Spiritual-Centered Leadership
Gender Equality in Adult Education
False Seduction of Tenured Predators

Presentations and Workshops

Leading with Love
Spiritual-Centered Leadership
The Secret Sin “Elder Abuse”
Drug Prevention and Education
Domestic Violence Presentation/Drama
Juvenile Delinquency
Problem Solving Training
Police and Community Relations
Ethics and the Police
Public Speaking for Managers
Dealing with Difficult People
Dealing with the Media
Anger Management