8/18/09

Rogers honored for law enforcement training programs

Marcus Rogers, professor of computer and information technology who specializes in cyber forensics, has been named a Paul H. Chapman Award winner by the Foundation for Improvement of Justice Inc.

The foundation is recognizing Rogers “for the numerous contributions he has made toward enabling federal, state and local law enforcement to better address today’s challenges with the use of cyberforensics.”

Rogers has designed and led training programs for and continuously provides assistance to local, state, and federal law enforcement officers.

“Our nation’s ability to fight computer crime has been positively enhanced by the significant contribution Dr. Marcus Rogers has made through his development of programs, teachings, and continuous personal involvement in multiple investigative processes.,” says MaLisa McOmber, executive director of the foundation.

Rogers is one of six individuals and organizations who will be honored at a September 26 ceremony in Atlanta, Georgia. The honor comes with a $10,000 award.

The Foundation for Improvement of Justice Inc. is a private, not-for-profit institution founded in 1985 for the purpose of improving local, state, and federal systems of justice within the United States. The foundation encourages improvement by recognizing and rewarding on an an annual basis either individuals or organizations who have accomplished works in one or more of 10 specific judicial arenas.