Cory Haberman

Dr. Cory Haberman is an Associate Professor and Director of the Institute of Crime Science at the University of Cincinnati's School of Criminal Justice. He earned his PhD in Criminal Justice from Temple University in 2015. His research focuses on crime science, emphasizing actionable strategies for crime prevention through partnerships with public safety stakeholders. Dr. Haberman prioritizes both scientific rigor and practical application, earning recognition as a U.S. National Institute of Justice LEADS Academic in 2019.

Educations: PhD in Criminal Justice (Temple University, 2015).

Research Interests: Dr. Haberman explores crime patterns, evidence-based policing, and place-based crime analysis. His work addresses hot spots policing, opioid crisis interventions, and police-community collaboration. Recent projects include randomized controlled trials of policing strategies and evaluations of overdose prevention programs.

Grants & Funding: He leads multiple federal grants, including the Innovations in Community-Based Crime Reduction (BJA, $208,196) and Smart Policing Initiative (BJA, $241,505). Notable collaborations include evaluations of the Hamilton County Heroin Coalition and virtual reality training for police.

• Awards: 2019 ASC Division of Policing Early Career Award, 2023 ASC Teaching Award, and 2021 UC Faculty Excellence Award.

Advising & Grants: Dr. Haberman oversees over $5 million in active grants, focusing on opioid strategies, police de-escalation training, and community policing. His lab, the Institute of Crime Science, collaborates with agencies like the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office and Fort Myers PD.

Labs/Teams: Directs the Institute of Crime Science, a hub for translational research bridging academia and law enforcement. Engages in interdisciplinary projects with public safety partners.