The College of Public Service (CPS) is once again bringing scholars and practitioners to campus to speak to students, faculty, alumni, and community partners on issues related to the disciplines offered at the college: criminal justice, social work, and urban education. Two September events are coming up: Present Day Predators: Understanding and Combating Child Exploitation and the Multidisciplinary Nature of Child Exploitation Investigations. 

Present Day Predators: Understanding and Combating Child Exploitation 

September 20, 5:30 p.m.—7 p.m.  

Featuring Tony Godwin and Brandon Poor, detectives in the DFW metro area and hosts of the Catfish Cops Podcast.

Join our special guests (otherwise known as the Catfish Cops) for an interesting look at the underside of childhood sexual exploitation. Tony Godwin and Brandon Poor are law enforcement detectives with large metropolitan police agencies in North Texas. With over 40 years of cumulative experience, and the last 17 years specifically in the area of online child exploitation, they speak with authority about the offenders who attempt to lure and harm children via the internet. Event held live in C-100 and via Zoom. 

Register here.

The Multidisciplinary Nature of Child Exploitation Investigations 

September 21, 9:30 a.m.—11:30 a.m.  

Featuring Dr. Elizabeth Gilmore, Tony Goodwin, and Brandon Poor.   

An HPD police officer, a forensic interviewer, an assistant attorney general, a victim advocate, and the Catfish Cops are joined by Dr. Beth Gilmore to discuss the teamwork required when combatting this modern-day evil. Event will be held live in C-100 and via zoom. 

Register here.