Tim Hart

Tim Hart serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of Tampa's College of Social Sciences, Mathematics and Education. His teaching portfolio spans undergraduate and graduate courses including Statistics, Research Methods, Crime Analysis and Mapping, and Survey of the Criminal Justice System.

His educational background includes:

• B.A. from University of Florida (1992)
• M.A. from University of Memphis (1997)
• Ph.D. from University of South Florida (2006)

Dr. Hart's research centers on applied statistics, quantitative methodologies, GIS, environmental criminology, and victimization. He actively develops innovative analytic techniques while advancing scholarship in crime pattern analysis and victimization research through international collaborations.

His recent publications demonstrate consistent focus on crime mapping and spatial analysis methodologies. The 2023-2024 output includes a textbook on criminological data analysis and a co-authored article on alternative place-based policing strategies, reflecting ongoing contributions to crime forecasting and hotspot policing applications.

His accolades include:

• Joyce Keller Faculty Volunteer of the Year (2022-2023)
• Criminal Justice Review’s 2022 Paper of the Year Award
• University of Tampa Excellence in Scholarship (2020-2021)
• Policing Journal’s 2015 Outstanding Paper Award
• Policing Journal’s 2014 Highly Commendable Paper Award
• JRSA’s 2010 Technical Innovation Award
• Presidential Management Fellowship (1997-1999)

Dr. Hart has led significant grant-funded initiatives including Nevada’s Arrest-related Deaths in Custody project. While specific student advisees aren't detailed, his graduate-level teaching indicates active mentorship. His research consistently bridges methodological innovation with practical law enforcement applications.

He maintains strong community ties as Event Director for Weedon Island Preserve parkrun and Board Member of Boca Ciega High School’s Pirate Athletics Hall of Fame.