Fred Newell
Associate Professor · Leadership and Management in the Public Sector
Liberty UniversityAbout
Fred Newell is the Department Chair for Public Safety and Criminal Justice and an Associate Professor of Criminal Justice at Liberty University's Helms School of Government. He holds a Doctor of Management in Homeland Security from Colorado Technical University, a Master of Arts in Criminal Justice from American Military University, an MBA in Public Administration from Pfeiffer University, a Master of Arts in Leadership from Bellevue University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from Pfeiffer University.
With 30 years of law enforcement experience, Dr. Newell retired as a Lieutenant from a major agency, supervising specialized units including SWAT and division investigations. His research focuses on:
- Public sector leadership/management (especially under the CompStat model)
- Employee motivation in justice systems
- Civil liberties and defense frameworks
- Homeland security operations
He serves as a journal reviewer and contributed to the American Corrections textbook. Professional memberships include the Southern Criminal Justice Association and International Association of Emergency Managers.
