Kevin L. Watts

Kevin L. Watts serves as an Assistant Professor of Practice in the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), housed within the College for Health, Community and Policy (HCAP). His appointment bridges academic instruction with extensive federal law enforcement experience spanning over two decades.

Professional background includes:

• Assistant Special Agent in Charge, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Inspector General
• Special Agent, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Inspector General

His research and teaching portfolio centers on practical criminal justice domains:

• White Collar Crime investigation techniques
• Complex Financial Fraud analysis
• Asset Forfeiture procedures
• Interagency Task Force operations
• Juvenile Justice system applications

Watts teaches core courses including criminal investigations, criminal justice ethics, and specialized white collar crime curriculum, consistently integrating field-tested methodologies with academic frameworks to prepare students for operational roles in justice systems. His instructional approach emphasizes ethical decision-making through real-world case studies drawn from his federal service.