Brian L. Cutler

Brian L. Cutler is a Professor and Media Psychology Program Director at Fielding Graduate University, with additional appointment as Professor of Forensic Psychology at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology. With over 30 years of faculty experience spanning two U.S. and one Canadian university, he has established himself as a leading authority in forensic psychology and legal psychology.

Dr. Cutler earned his Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin at Madison in 1987. His academic journey includes tenured faculty positions at multiple institutions and 19 years of academic administration experience. He has continuously conducted psychological research on legal issues since 1983, establishing a robust scholarly career.

Dr. Cutler's research program focuses on the critical intersection of psychology and law, with particular expertise in eyewitness identification, false confessions, and recorded criminal interrogations. His work spans Applied Social Psychology, Law and Public Policy, Judgment and Decision Making, and Person Perception. His research has significant implications for legal procedures, criminal justice reform, and the prevention of wrongful convictions. His scholarly contributions have helped shape best practices in eyewitness identification procedures and interrogation techniques.

Analysis of Dr. Cutler's publication record reveals a consistent focus on improving the reliability of eyewitness evidence and understanding the psychological dynamics of interrogations. His research demonstrates how memory contamination can occur in lineup identifications, how coercive interrogation tactics can produce false confessions, and how technological advancements impact legal proceedings. Recent work has examined the effects of the pandemic on courtroom procedures and the development of standardized assessment instruments for interrogations.

Throughout his career, Dr. Cutler has supervised numerous master's theses and doctoral dissertations. He has authored or co-authored significant research grants and has served as a consultant and expert witness in high-profile legal cases involving eyewitness identification and coercive interrogation. His expertise is regularly sought by legal professionals seeking to understand the psychological factors that impact legal evidence.

As the founder and president of Coral Coast Group, Dr. Cutler extends his scholarly work into practical applications, providing behavioral research services to diverse clients. He has taught continuing legal education courses to attorneys across the United States and has held leadership positions including editor-in-chief of Law and Human Behavior (2005-2011) and president of the American Psychology-Law Society (2011-2013).