Brandon Turchan

Brandon Turchan is an Assistant Professor at the School of Criminal Justice, Michigan State University. He holds a PhD in Criminal Justice (2023, Rutgers University), an MS in Criminal Justice (2014, Michigan State University), and a BA in Criminology (2012, The Ohio State University).

• PhD: 2023, Rutgers University
• MS: 2014, Michigan State University
• BA: 2012, The Ohio State University

His research focuses on enhancing policing practices through empirical analysis. Key areas include procedural justice training for law enforcement, victim-centered justice delivery, and harm reduction in crime prevention strategies. He specializes in evaluating policing programs and analyzing gun violence patterns.

Recent publications examine opioid overdose prevention, police legitimacy in high-profile shootings, and data-driven hot spots policing. His work employs spatial-temporal analysis and experimental criminology methods to assess policy effectiveness.

Contact: turchanb@msu.edu