Michael Eberhardt

Michael Eberhardt is a faculty lecturer at Wichita State University specializing in NIBIN (National Integrated Ballistic Information Network) and criminal investigations. With 27 years of experience as a Special Agent with the ATF, he retired in 2019 after serving as Chief of ATF’s Firearms Operations Division. He currently owns Crime Gun Investigations Consulting, LLC, and directs the Gun Crimes Investigative and Intelligence Institute.

• Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice: University of Central Oklahoma
• Master’s in Criminal Justice: Wichita State University

His expertise focuses on crime gun intelligence, evidence-based strategies for violent gun crime reduction, and implementation of national policies for NIBIN and CGIC programs. He led the creation of NIBIN Minimum Required Operating Standards and Crime Gun Intelligence Best Practices through his role as Chair of the National Crime Gun Intelligence Governing Board.

No scientific awards explicitly listed in provided text. Provides training/technical assistance to law enforcement agencies nationwide and advises on intelligence-driven crime strategies.