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Dr. Gary LaFree Named as UMD Professor Emeritus
The Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice is honored to announce that Dr. Gary LaFree has been named Professor Emeritus at the University of Maryland.
MCRIC Partners with Annapolis Police Department on Workload Study
Researchers from the Maryland Crime Research and Innovation Center (MCRIC) at the University of Maryland are partnering with the Annapolis Police Department (APD) on a workload study to help determine optimal officer staffing, deployment, response times, and effectiveness.
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Dr. Cortney Fisher Featured in NPR
In the evolving landscape of criminal justice, Dr. Cortney Fisher, a lecturer at the University of Maryland, College Park, is leading efforts to transform how law enforcement handles victims of crimes.
CCJS Alumni, Sgt. Zachary Nemser, Honored with 2024 Top Cop Award
Hyattsville Police Department Sergeant Zachary Nemser, an alum of the University of Maryland’s Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice (CCJS), has been recognized with the prestigious 2024 Top Cop Award by the Maryland Municipal League-Police Executive Association (MML-PEA).
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