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Benecia Carmack is an Associate Professor of Criminal Justice & Criminology at the University of Central Missouri (UCM), housed within the Harmon College of Business and Professional Studies. She teaches courses such as Introduction to Criminal Justice, Criminal Law & Procedure, and Evidence & Courtroom Procedure, and serves as the CJC Internship Coordinator. Additionally, she advises the Pre-Law Student Association and collaborates with the Central Missouri Police Academy on suppression hearings and evidence training. Prior to academia, she served as a municipal judge for Clinton, Missouri, for over 16 years,期间担任密苏里市政和陪审团法官协会董事会成员四年。她持有密苏里州律师执照，并是美国律师协会成员。
教育背景包括密苏里大学堪萨斯城分校的法学博士学位（1993年）、中密苏里州立大学（现UCM）的工商管理硕士（1990年），以及密苏里大学堪萨斯城分校的传播研究学士学位（1979年）。
Her research focuses on legal ethics, corrections policy, and criminal justice system analysis. Notable publications include work on court system ethics, solitary confinement practices in Midwestern states, and undergraduate legal education innovations. She frequently contributes to judicial education through seminars on defendant rights and ethical recusal practices.
Despite no explicit mention of awards, her extensive professional experience and academic contributions reflect her expertise in criminal justice education and policy. She coordinates internships and advises student organizations, emphasizing practical training alongside theoretical knowledge.
Her work with police academies and municipal courts underscores her applied research focus on bridging legal theory and real-world judicial practices.
