Published November 18, 2014
Professor Robert D. Hanser, coordinator of the criminal justice program at the University
of Louisiana at Monroe, was a recent guest of the Chinese People’s Armed Police Academy
(CPAPFA), in Langfang, China. During his stay, Hanser provided lectures and training
to border security officers and military personnel of the People’s Republic of China.
The CPAPFA is a national level military academy under the guidance of the Ministry
of Public Security, which is tasked with the education and training of officers for
border control, VIP protection, and United Nations peacekeeping. The institution trains
thousands of border enforcement personnel each year as well as hundreds of international
personnel who are employed by the United Nations.
Hanser presented as part of a weeklong training series in conjunction with other professionals
from the United States Department of State, the International Office for Migration,
and the European Union.
“Personnel of the Chinese People’s Armed Police Academy were amazingly supportive
of future collaborative efforts between their institution and our university,” said
Hanser. “I was really impressed with the quality of their training and the caliber
of their personnel. It was a great honor to be an invited guest. I am very fortunate.”
All expenses related to Hanser’s visit were paid by the CPAPFA.
Hanser’s specific topics of lecture involved immigration law and naturalization processes,
border security policies and practices, and issues associated with illegal immigration
in the United States. In addition, Hanser provided training on human smuggling and
human trafficking within the United State as well as other areas of the world.
Hanser discussed a variety of details related to immigration and border security and
also highlighted successful partnerships between the United States and other countries.
As a result of this visit, Hanser has engaged in substantial follow-up discussion
related to future visits to the CPAPFA and has also been offered opportunities to
conduct research with personnel at the national academy. Discussions related to future
book writing and publications have also occurred on several occasions.
