The Construction Maintenance Institute
Welcome to the CMI-CJA Organization!
Welcome to the Construction and Maintenance Institute for Criminal Justice Agencies (CMI), a non-profit, non-political, non-partisan professional organization with membership comprised of public employees. CMI is dedicated to sharing knowledge, education, and advancement of all professionals employed in the construction as well as maintenance fields, who work within prison systems, jails and court facilities. CMI is designed to act as a clearinghouse for information relating to issues and concerns in designing,
constructing and maintaining all types of Criminal Justice facilities. 
--- CMI News Updates ---
The 2009 conference in Colorado Springs
was so successful that the CMI board and
members agreed to hold the 2011 conference
back in Colorado Springs. The 2011
conference will be hosted by Dave Madvig
from the Wyoming DOC with dates of
Monday October 17th through Friday October 20th.
CMI is proud to add the newly formed Green Prisons organization as a sponsor. Their mission coincides closely with CMI's mission with an emphasis on the environment and the use of "green" technology. Please visit their site at http://www.greenprisons.org .
The conference agenda is updated and finalized. You may view the Agenda by tabbing "Conference" above. This year's conference theme is "Planning For A Safe and Cost Effective Future in a Criminal Justice Environment". The Facility Tour will include a visit to the Colorado Territorial Correctional Facility. This facility is the oldest in the state. Built in 1871, this medium secure facility houses 566 inmates including a 32-bed infirmary which services all Canon area facilities and a variety of the DOC's business offices, including payroll, purchasing and communications.
The Electrical / Data requirements needed for Affiliate Member booths and/or presentations has also been added.
The golf tournament open to all CMI Members and Affiliate Members will be held Monday October 17th at the Cheyenne Shadows Golf Club at 9:00 AM for a Shotgun Start. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prizes will be awarded for "closest to pin" and "longest drive". More information on the course is available on the Golf Registration Form here. Registration is also available at the CMI Store.
The registration forms and costs for the 2011 conference are found on the "Conferences" page and can be paid by Credit Card or check. Remember that the 2011 CMI member dues expire December 31st and that the CMI 2012 member renewals are due January 1st.
Click Here to see all the CMI Executive Board and Board Members.
The CMI-CJA Organization is interested in new presenters and topics for our conference seminar sessions. If you or someone you know would like to present a topic either individually or as part of a panel, please contact Dave Madvig.
With the passing of one of CMI's founding fathers in 2007, the board came to a unanimous decision to create a fund in memory of Bill Harmon that will allow new members to receive help to defray the cost of attending the conference. The Bill Harmon Fund resolution can be read here.
All applications of paid members wishing to attend the conference and apply for the Bill Harmon fund may do so here. All applications are subject to approval by the CMI Board and are on a first come, first served basis. Any person selected to receive a scholarship will receive hotel and airfare reimbursements not to exceed $1,000. Please submit your conference registration and annual membership of $40.00 when submitting your Bill Harmon request.
Anyone wishing to contribute to the Bill Harmon Fund may do so here. Payments also can be made through the website store.