Alaina DeBiasi

Dr. Alaina DeBiasi is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Wayne State University within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Her research focuses on firearm violence prevention, policing strategies, crime geography, and community-engaged research. She evaluates violence prevention initiatives and leverages law enforcement data systems to advance crime gun intelligence.

Her work emphasizes developing evidence-based policies through studies like the Detroit Crime Gun Intelligence Center's impact on shooting clearance rates and crosswalk analyses of nonfatal shootings. She also explores the intersection of technology and crime measurement, such as using Google Street View for physical disorder observation.

DeBiasi teaches courses like 'Police and Society' and 'Policing and Society,' reflecting her commitment to bridging academic research with practical policing practices. While no scientific awards are explicitly listed, her contributions to firearm violence reduction and community-based strategies highlight her impactful research trajectory.

Her articles (2023-2025) analyze pandemic-era crime trends, ghost gun proliferation, and gendered perceptions of neighborhood safety. These studies underscore her interdisciplinary approach, combining quantitative analysis with qualitative insights to address urban crime challenges.