Traci Scott Dingle

Dr. Traci Dingle is a Lecturer in the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of South Carolina's McCausland College of Arts and Sciences. With over a decade of prior experience in legal, government, and regulatory compliance sectors, she transitioned to academia to focus on critical justice issues.

Education

• Ph.D. in Public Service Leadership (Criminal Justice), Capella University (2021)
• M.S. in Administration (International Administration), Central Michigan University (2014)
• J.D., Charleston School of Law (2010)
• B.A. in Political Science and Communication, Columbia College (2006)

Research Focus

Her interdisciplinary research investigates systemic challenges in criminal justice, emphasizing: community policing dynamics, racial disparities in law enforcement, diversity equity in legal systems, and regulatory compliance frameworks. Her work integrates socio-legal perspectives with empirical analysis to address contemporary justice inequities.

Publication Trends

Her 2022 book critically examines how social media platforms like YouTube reshape African American males' perceptions of policing, highlighting intersections of race, technology, and institutional trust.