Katherine Brown

Dr. Katherine Brown is an Associate Professor in the Department of Criminal Justice at Tarleton State University's School of Criminology, Criminal Justice and Public Administration. She holds a Ph.D. in Criminal Justice from Sam Houston State University and specializes in murder investigation solvability, forensic science, and child abduction cases. Her research focuses on intimate partner violence strangulation, child abduction patterns, and forensic evidence analysis.

Dr. Brown's research interests span criminal investigation methodologies, forensic applications in violent crimes, and statistical analysis of crime patterns. She has developed specialized training programs for law enforcement agencies on child abduction response and forensic investigation techniques.

Her publications demonstrate a consistent focus on violent crime investigation and forensic applications, with recent work examining intimate partner violence interventions. She received multiple awards from the American Academy of Forensic Sciences for her contributions to the field.

• John R. Hunt Award (2023)
• Paul W. Kehres Meritorious Service Award (2022)
• Tarleton State University Faculty Merit Award (2021)

She maintains active collaborations with law enforcement agencies through the Brazos Valley Child Abduction Response Team and has secured research funding from the National Institute of Justice. Her work influences policy development in violence prevention and investigative protocols.