Robert W. Poikey

Robert W. Poikey serves as Supervisory Law Enforcement Specialist at the U.S. Attorney’s Office for Michigan's Eastern District, overseeing intelligence coordination, security, and community outreach across 34 counties. He concurrently holds adjunct professor roles at Wayne State University (since 2013) and University of Detroit Mercy (since 1998), teaching courses like Corrections (CRJ3350) and Administration in Criminal Justice (CRJ7060). His expertise spans correctional science, security management, and federal grant administration.

Education: B.S. in Criminal Justice (Wayne State University) and M.A. in Criminal Justice (University of Detroit). Additional coursework focuses on opioid epidemic response and federal-state-local funding mechanisms.

Recognition: Honored nationally by three U.S. Attorneys General and multiple U.S. Attorneys for contributions to DOJ initiatives, including violent crime task forces and capacity-building programs. Appointed Security Manager for the Eastern District in 2014.

Professional Experience: 15 years with Michigan Department of Corrections in law enforcement, administration, and training roles before transitioning to federal service.