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Distinguished University Professor Lawrence Sherman Appointed as first Chief Scientific Officer (CSO)

Distinguished University Professor Lawrence Sherman joins the UK Metropolitan Police as its first Chief Scientific Officer (CSO) and advisor to the Board.

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Dr. Min Xie elected to the ASC Executive Board

The American Society of Criminology has elected Professor Min Xie to its Executive Board for 2023-2024. Dr. Xie will serve as an Executive Counselor for the organization.

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Dr. Gary LaFree Interviewed on CNN

UMD Criminology and Criminal Justice Professor Gary LaFree shared his expertise during a CNN segment on recent deadly shootings on June 20, 2022.

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Alumna Dr. Shelby Hickman discusses labor trafficking on Justice Talks podcast

Alumna Dr. Shelby Hickman was featured as a lead discussant in an episode titled “The understudied pathways into labor trafficking” on The Center for Justice Research and Innovation’s (CNA) podcast, Justice Talks.

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