Nicholas Paul

Nicholas Paul, Ph.D., is a Lecturer in the Department of Criminal Justice at the University of Central Florida (UCF), part of the College of Community Innovation and Education since 2023. He teaches graduate and undergraduate courses on policing, crime in America, law and social control, research methods, and data analysis.

Education:

• Ph.D., Criminal Justice, University of Central Florida
• M.S., Criminal Justice, University of Central Florida
• B.S., Criminal Justice, University of Central Florida
• A.S., Administration of Justice, Barstow College

Research Focus: Dr. Paul’s work centers on police strategy and effectiveness, drug enforcement policies, and criminal justice theory. His practical experience includes roles as a deputy sheriff in specialty units (problem-oriented policing, gang enforcement, SWAT) and service as a military police officer in the U.S. Marine Corps.

Publications: Works appear in Journal of Crime and Justice and Policing: An International Journal.

Advising/Grants: No specific grants or advising details provided in text.

Labs/Teams: No dedicated lab or team affiliation explicitly mentioned.