Saturday, December 9, 2017

Chief Keith Jemison is Men's Breakfast Speaker at St. Francis of Assisi

The men of St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church will host its Men's Prayer Breakfast on Saturday, December 16, 2017 at 8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. in the Parish Hall of the church on 204 Dooley Street. The speaker for the breakfast is Dr. Keith Jemison, Chief of Police at Prairie View A&M University. We ask the attendees to please confirm at 936-857-3272 or email: stfrancispv@sbcglobal.net.

Dr. Jemison was named the Chief of Police in July of 2017. He previously served as Assistant Police Chief with the Missouri City Police Department (MCPD) from 2011-2107. Prior to this, he served as the Chief of Police of another Texas law enforcement agency. During his tenure at MCPD, he was in command of the Police Administration Bureau which includes the Support Services Division and the administrative Services Division both headed by a Captain. The Support Services Division consisted of Records, Crime Analysis, Dispatch, Facilities and the joint Missouri City and Sugar Land radio system. The Administrative Services Division consisted of Budget, Professional Standards & Internal Affairs, Training & Professional Development, Grant Management, Accreditation & Recognition, Crime Prevention & Community Programs, as well as Recruiting, Hiring and Background Investigations, and Code Enforcement.

A veteran of the U.S. Army, Chief Jemison holds a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice Administration from Columbia College of Missouri with Cum Laude honors, a Master's degree in Political and Justice Studies from Governor's State University, and a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Interdisciplinary Leadership with a concentration in Public Safety from Governor's State University as well. Chief Jemison holds a Master Peace Officer certification through the state of Texas.

In addition to having been an Adjunct Professor for several local colleges and universities and teaching at police academies, Chief Jemison is a graduate of the Senor Management Institute for Police (SMIP) at the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF)Session #50, the Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command (SPSC) Session #329, the FBI Regional Command College, Penn State University's Police Executive Development (POLEX), and the FBI LEEDA Executive Management Trilogy. Chief Jemison carries several instructor level certifications including, Firearms Instructor, Crisis Intervention Instructor, FBI Instructor, General Police Instructor, and is a certified Police Forensic Investigative Hypnotist. 1112015, Chief Jemison was honored to have been accepted to and graduated from Harvard University's Senior Leaders in State and Local Government program.

Chief Jemison is a member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE), the FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Association (FBI-LEEDA), the Texas Police Chiefs Association (TPCA), the National Criminal Justice Honor Society, the SALUTE Veterans National Honor Society, and the American Federation of Teachers (AFT). In addition to these memberships, Chief Jemison serves on the training advisory board of the Gus George Law Enforcement Academy and has served as a keynote speaker at various events.

St. Francis of Assisi will also host the Houston Foodbank/Kraft Mobile Food distribution at the church on 204 Dooley Street on Monday, December 18 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The free fruits and vegetables distribution is available to anyone in need in Waller County Area. No qualifications required. Patrons are asked to bring bags, boxes or carts to carry the food items. Persons will be also able to sign up for other social services, i.e. SNAPS. Please share this information with persons you feel may benefit from this service.

You are also invited to fellowship with us in our Bible Study on Sundays at 9:30 a.m., followed by worship service at 11:00 a.m.

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