Strengthening International Ties in Police Education: Central Police University and Sam Houston State University Renew Memorandum of Understanding on Academic Exchange
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2025-06-30
The Central Police University (CPU), under the Ministry of the Interior, officially renewed its Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on academic exchange and cooperation with Sam Houston State University (SHSU), USA, on May 26, 2025 (Year 114 of the Republic of China calendar). This renewal marks a new chapter in the long-standing partnership between the two institutions, which began in 2001 when they established sister-school relations.
Located in Texas, SHSU is internationally recognized for its excellence in criminal justice research and education. Over the past two decades, CPU and SHSU have cultivated a strong foundation of mutual collaboration across academic and professional fields. The renewed MOU reaffirms their commitment to enhancing cooperation in research, faculty and student exchange, and curriculum development.
This ongoing partnership not only strengthens international engagement in police education but also underscores CPU’s commitment to fostering global academic networks that promote innovation and excellence in law enforcement training and research.
The signing ceremony for the renewed MOU began with SHSU Vice President Dr. Michael T. Stephenson signing the agreement. The document was then brought to Central Police University by Dr. Bitna Kim, Professor at SHSU’s College of Criminal Justice and Director of International Program Planning, who represented SHSU in completing the formal exchange between the two institutions. Central Police University was represented by Vice President Dr. Chen Hui-tang, who presided over the ceremony and signed the agreement on behalf of the university.
Looking ahead, both institutions will use this MOU as a foundation for further advance collaboration in cutting-edge areas such as technological investigation and smart policing. Through these efforts, they aim to broaden the scope of international academic research and expand educational resources, fostering a more diverse and dynamic international partnership in law enforcement education.
Both institutions agree that the collaborative foundation established through this MOU will significantly contribute to enhancing the quality of police education in Taiwan while expanding its international academic influence. Moreover, this partnership represents a meaningful step toward strengthening global networks in public safety and security governance.
Located in Texas, SHSU is internationally recognized for its excellence in criminal justice research and education. Over the past two decades, CPU and SHSU have cultivated a strong foundation of mutual collaboration across academic and professional fields. The renewed MOU reaffirms their commitment to enhancing cooperation in research, faculty and student exchange, and curriculum development.
This ongoing partnership not only strengthens international engagement in police education but also underscores CPU’s commitment to fostering global academic networks that promote innovation and excellence in law enforcement training and research.
The signing ceremony for the renewed MOU began with SHSU Vice President Dr. Michael T. Stephenson signing the agreement. The document was then brought to Central Police University by Dr. Bitna Kim, Professor at SHSU’s College of Criminal Justice and Director of International Program Planning, who represented SHSU in completing the formal exchange between the two institutions. Central Police University was represented by Vice President Dr. Chen Hui-tang, who presided over the ceremony and signed the agreement on behalf of the university.
Looking ahead, both institutions will use this MOU as a foundation for further advance collaboration in cutting-edge areas such as technological investigation and smart policing. Through these efforts, they aim to broaden the scope of international academic research and expand educational resources, fostering a more diverse and dynamic international partnership in law enforcement education.
Both institutions agree that the collaborative foundation established through this MOU will significantly contribute to enhancing the quality of police education in Taiwan while expanding its international academic influence. Moreover, this partnership represents a meaningful step toward strengthening global networks in public safety and security governance.