Current Position:

Associate Professor of Criminal Justice, Sul Ross State University

Education:

• 1992, A.A., Administration of Justice, Bellevue Community College
• 1994, B.A., Law and Justice, Central Washington University
  Specializing in Corrections
  Minor: Sociology
• 1996, M.S., Justice Studies, Arizona State University
  Thesis: The Social Construction of Ruby Ridge and Waco: The Beginning of the Modern Militia Movement
• 2000, Ph.D., Criminal Justice, University of Nebraska at Omaha
  Specializing in Policing and Race/Ethnicity Issues
  Dissertation: Special Units in Policing: A Case Study of a Nuisance Task Force

Special Experience:

2003, Senior Fellow with the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
Division of Universities and Health Related Institutions

National Honor Society Membership:

• Phi Theta Kappa National Honor Society for Two Year Colleges
• Alpha Phi Sigma National Criminal Justice Honor Society
  Chapter President, 1993-1994

Academic Positions:

• 1999-Present, Graduate Coordinator, Criminal Justice Department, Sul Ross State University
• 1999-07, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
• 1996-99, Graduate research and teaching assistant, University of Nebraska at Omaha
• 1994-96, Graduate research and teaching assistant, Arizona State University

Certifications Held:

• Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education (TCLEOSE) - Basic Instructor Certificate
• Federal Communications Commission Radio Broadcast License

Undergraduate Courses Taught:

• Organized Crime – CJ 3307
• Introduction to Criminal Justice – CJ 1301
• Juvenile Delinquency – CJ 3370
• Juvenile Justice Systems – CJ/SOC 1313
• Criminology – CJ/SOC 4304
• Basic Skills for Criminal Justice – CJ 2302
• Police Systems and Practices –CJ 2304
• Police Management – CJ 3301
• Multicultural Studies in Criminal Justice – CJ 4301
• Victimology – CJ/SOC 3302
• Special Topics: Militia Groups – CJ 4302
• Women and Crime – CJ/WS 3311
• Domestic Violence – CJ /SOC 3316
• Special Topics: Native Americans and Criminal Justice – CJ 4302
• White Collar Crime – CJ 3315
• Special Topics: Homeland Security – CJ 4302/PS 4311

Graduate Courses Taught:

• Overview and Administration of Criminal Justice – CJ 5301
• Program and Policy Evaluation in Criminal Justice – CJ 5303
• Comparative and International Criminal Justice – CJ 5302
• Managing the Small Law Enforcement Agency – CJ 5312
• Seminar on Criminal Justice Theories – CJ 5318
• Advanced Law Enforcement Administration – CJ 5311
• Seminar on Corrections – CJ 5314
• Seminar on Policing – CJ 5313
• Special Topics – Domestic Violence – CJ 5331
• Special Topics – Women and Crime – CJ 5331
• Special Topics – Special Populations in CJ – CJ 5331
• Special Topics – Famous American Crimes and Criminals – CJ 5331
• Special Topics – Juvenile Delinquency – CJ 5331
• Homeland Security – CJ 5323/PS 5317
• Graduate Internship – CJ 5333
• Thesis – CJ 6301 – Chair 1 section, Member 2 sections

Curriculum Development:

Oversight and coordination of all catalog revisions for the Criminal Justice Department

Coordinating offering of courses which cross list with other University Departments to increase course availability to students – Specifically courses applying to Sociology, Women’s Studies and Multicultural Studies

Creation of courses in specialized subject areas to fit student need or interest:

• Special Topics: Militia Groups – CJ 4302
• Women and Crime – CJ/WS 3311
• Domestic Violence – CJ /SOC 3316
• Special Topics: Native Americans and Criminal Justice – CJ 4302
• Special Topics: Homeland Security – CJ 4302/PS 4311
• Seminar on Criminal Justice Theories – CJ 5318
• Special Topics – Domestic Violence – CJ 5331
• Special Topics – Women and Crime – CJ 5331
• Homeland Security – CJ 5323/PS5317

Police Academy and Police Continuing Education Courses Taught:

• Cultural Diversity (Academy and Continuing Education)
• The Criminal Justice System (Academy)
• Victims of Crime (Academy)
• Professionalism and Ethics (Academy)
• Basic Instructor (Continuing Education)

Professional Affiliations:

• American Society of Criminology
• Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences
  - Women and Minorities Section
  - Police Section
• Southwestern Association of Criminal Justice
• Texas Association of Criminal Justice Educators
• Caprock Peace Officers Association

Committee Service:

• Secretary for Southwestern Association of Criminal Justice (elected in 2007 – 3-year term)
• Site Coordinator for 2000 Southwestern Association of Criminal Justice Annual Conference in El Paso, TX
• Secretary/Treasurer for the Texas Association of Criminal Justice Educators (2000 - 2007)
• Past Member of Awards Committee for Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (2 years)
• Past Member of Publications Committee for Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences
• Past member of Student Affairs Committee for Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences
• Past member of Membership Committee for Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences

Community/University Service:

• Secretary/Treasurer for Faculty Assembly (Executive Council)
• Webmaster for Faculty Assembly
• Member of Faculty Assembly Graduate Council (past chair)
• Member of Faculty Assembly Research Council
• Member, University Marketing Committee
• Chair, Criminal Justice Scholarship Selection Committee
• Faculty Advisor for Alpha Phi Sigma (National Criminal Justice Honor Society)
• Criminal Justice web site maintenance
• Member of Oral Comprehensive Examination Committees for Public Administration Department
• Faculty Assembly representative to the Texas Council of Faculty Senates Meeting in Austin, Texas (2003-2007)
• Past Parliamentarian for Faculty Assembly (Executive Council)
• Past Chair and Member of Faculty Assembly Special Council on Recruiting and Retention
• Past Member of Faculty Assembly Special Council on Honors Code
• Past Chair and Member of Faculty Assembly Honors Council
• Past Member of University Disciplinary Hearings Committee
• Past Chair and Member of Faculty Assembly Library Information Technology Council
• Past Member of University Orientation Committee
• Past Advisor for the Law Enforcement Student Association
• Past Advisor for Law Enforcement Explorer Scouts program operated through the Brewster County Sheriff’s Office
• Past Chair and Member, Alpine/Casparis Municipal Airport Board – City of Alpine (2004-2008)

Presentations for University Workshops/Forums:

"Historical Roots of Domestic Violence" Presented at the first annual Domestic Violence Forum – sponsored by the Spanish Department

"Male Victims of Domestic Violence" Presented at the second annual Domestic Violence Forum – sponsored by the Spanish Department and the Criminal Justice Honor Society

Journal Articles Published:

(2005) "Unofficial Use of Problem Oriented Policing: An Analysis at the Department and Individual Officer Level", Southwest Journal of Criminal Justice, v2 n1.

(2005) "A Criminal Icon?" With Jeffrey Rush. Police Forum v14 n3.

Book Sections Published:

(2003) "Sheldon and Eleanor Glueck" in the Encyclopedia of Juvenile Justice. Frank Williams III and Marilyn McShane (eds.) Sage Publications.

(2005) "Special Units in Policing: Functionality or Legitimacy Maintenance" in Policing and Special Units. Peter Philips (ed.) Prentice Hall.

(2007) "Factors Influencing Reporting Behaviors by Male Domestic Violence Victims" in The Encyclopedia of Domestic Violence. Nicky Ali Jackson (ed.) Routledge Publishers.

(2007) "Worldwide Sociolegal Precendents Supporting Domestic Violence from Ancient to Modern Times" in The Encyclopedia of Domestic Violence. Nicky Ali Jackson (ed.) Routledge Publishers.

(2007) "National Commission on Civil Disorder" in the Encyclopedia of Police Science, Third Edition. Jack R. Greene (ed.) Routledge Publishers.

(2008) "The Dateline Effect: Internet Stings." in Crimes of the Internet, Frank Schmalleger and Michael Pittaro (eds.) Prentice Hall.

Other Scholarly Contributions:

(2004 - ) Co-Editor "Police Forum" publication of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences Police Section featuring research articles and other items of interest relating to policing.

Current Research:

Presentations at Professional Conferences:

"The Mexican Federal Judicial Police, the PRI and the US: Can the Federales be Controlled and will the US Assist?" with J. Michael Olivero, Amelia Clark, James Roberts, and Rodrigo Murataya. Presented at the annual meetings of the American Society of Criminology, 1993.

"Mexican Corruption: Effects on Relations to the US," with J. Michael Olivero. Presented at the annual meetings of the National Social Sciences Association, 1994. Also published in the conference proceedings.

"The Treatment of US Citizens by Mexican Law Enforcement Officials: An Obstacle to Trade Relations Between the US and Mexico?" with James Roberts, Rodrigo Murataya, and J. Michael Olivero. Presented at the annual meetings of the National Social Sciences Association, 1994. Also published in the conference proceedings.

"US/Mexican Border Law Enforcement: The Effects of NAFTA on Law Enforcement in the Border Regions." Presented at the annual meetings of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, 1995.

"Criminal Justice Student Suitability for Employment in Law Enforcement Careers," with Leslie T. Smith, J. Michael Olivero, and James Roberts. Presented at the annual meetings of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, 1995.

"The Corruption of the Mexican Federal Judicial Police: A Marxist Perspective." Presented at the annual meetings of the Western Social Sciences Association, 1995.

"The Federal Government Versus the Citizen Militia: An Historical Perspective." Presented at the annual meetings of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, 1996.

"Race and Crime: The Evolution of Explanatory Theories." Presented at the annual meetings of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, 1997.

"Sources of Organizational Commitment Among Police Employees: A Test of Individual, Group, and Organizational Dimensions," with Jihong Zhao. Presented at the annual meetings of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences,1998.

"HIV/AIDS in Prisons: Contemporary Issues and Traditional Responses." Presented at the annual meetings of the American Society of Criminology, 1998.

"’Three Strikes and You’re Out’: A Discussion of the Issues" Presented at the annual meetings of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, 1999.

"Specialized Units in Policing: Functional or Legitimacy Maintenance." Presented at the annual meetings of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, 2000.

"Teaching Comparative Criminal Justice" Roundtable Discussion at the annual meetings of the Southwestern Association of Criminal Justice, 2000.

"Special Units in Policing" Roundtable Discussion presented at the annual meetings of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, 2001.

"Nuisance Abatement as a Community Policing Tactic" presented at the annual meetings of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, 2002.

"Increasing Student Participation in Regional and National Criminal Justice Conferences" Roundtable Discussion presented at the annual meetings of the Southwestern Association of Criminal Justice, 2002.

"Historical Roots of Domestic Violence: Why the Problem Won’t just Disappear" presented at the annual meetings of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, 2003.

"Criminal Justice Education in Small/Rural Schools" Roundtable Discussion presented at the annual meetings of the Southwestern Association of Criminal Justice, 2003.

"Male Victims of Domestic Violence: Unheard Voices" presented at the annual meetings of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, 2004.

"Constables in Historical and Modern Perspective" with Gloria Priddy, presented at the annual meetings of the Southwestern Association of Criminal Justice, 2004.

"The Black Markets in Human Organs: Domestic and International Concerns" with Gloria Priddy, presented at the annual meetings of the Southwestern Association of Criminal Justice, 2005.

"Domestic Violence in the International Context" presented at the annual meetings of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, 2005.

"Are Terrorism And Homeland Security Courses Really Necessary For Degrees In Criminal Justice And If So, What Must Be Considered When Developing This New Curriculum?" Roundtable Discussion presented at the annual meetings of the Southwestern Association of Criminal Justice, 2006.

"Illicit Drugs: The Pros And Cons Of Legalization" Roundtable Discussion presented at the annual meetings of the Southwestern Association of Criminal Justice, 2006.

"Gangs, Inmates and Terrorism" with Jeffrey Paul Rush, presented at the annual meetings of the American Society of Criminology, 2006.

"Crimes in an Aging Population" With Gloria Priddy, presented at the annual meetings of the Southwestern Association of Criminal Justice, 2007.

"The Legalization of Marijuana and Policy Implications" Roundtable Discussion presented at the annual meetings of the Southwestern Association of Criminal Justice, 2007.

"Drug Testing in Schools vs. Media Depictions of Professional Athletes" presented at the annual meetings of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, 2007.

"Reintegration of the Elderly: What Happens After Prison?" with Gloria Priddy, presented at the annual meetings of the Southwestern Association of Criminal Justice, 2008.

"Issues Confronting Campus Police" Roundtable Discussion presented at the annual meetings of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, 2008.

Forthcoming Conference Presentations:

"Religion and Rehabilitation: What Role Should God Play?" With Gloria Priddy, presented at the annual meetings of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, 2009.

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