Johnny Nhan

Johnny Nhan is an Associate Dean of Graduate Studies and Professor at Texas Christian University (TCU), affiliated with AddRan College of Liberal Arts and the Criminology & Criminal Justice program. He holds a Ph.D. and B.A. in Criminology, Law & Society, along with a B.A. in Economics from the University of California, Irvine.

His research focuses on policing strategies, cybercrime, white-collar crime, and the intersection of crime with technology and race. He teaches courses such as 'Controversial Issues in Policing,' 'Policing Cyberspace,' and graduate-level criminological theory. His work emphasizes modern policing challenges, digital crime prevention, and law enforcement adaptation to technological advancements.

Recent publications include analyses of police real-time crime centers, pandemic-era officer experiences, and collaborations between law enforcement and mental health professionals. Nhan’s writing spans topics like digilantism, online piracy, and policing methodologies in high-tech environments.

He actively engages in public discourse through media appearances, addressing topics like security technology and policing ethics. Nhan contributes to academic discussions on law enforcement legitimacy, cyber-vigilantism, and the evolution of crime in the digital age.