Brian E. Patton

Brian E. Patton is a Lecturer in the Department of Criminal Justice & Forensic Investigation at Jacksonville State University's College of Social and Behavioral Sciences. He earned both his B.S. and M.S. in Criminal Justice from JSU.

• Education: B.S. in Criminal Justice (JSU, 2006)
• Education: M.S. in Criminal Justice (JSU, 2009)

His research focuses on practical applications in criminal justice, particularly community policing strategies and evidence-based crime prevention. He specializes in Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) and has professional expertise in law enforcement operations.

Patton has received recognition as an International Crime Prevention Specialist by the International Society of Crime Prevention Practitioners. He has taught core criminal justice courses since 2012, transitioning from adjunct to full-time faculty in 2015.

Currently serving as an advisor for the Law Enforcement Association (LAE), Patton brings diverse professional experience from military service (U.S. Army Alabama National Guard), corrections, and private security sectors to his teaching and academic contributions.