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Charles Katz is a Professor and Director of the Center for Violence Prevention and Community Safety (CVPCS) at Arizona State University's School of Criminology & Criminal Justice. His work focuses on police reform, strategic crime responses, and transnational gang dynamics. He has collaborated with governments and international organizations, including the UNDP and USAID, on projects in Trinidad and Tobago, El Salvador, and Honduras. His research emphasizes evidence-based policing, body-worn camera policies, and violence prevention strategies in Caribbean and Central American regions.
Research Interests: His expertise spans
- Police transformation and accountability,
- Transnational gang networks,
- Gang truce mechanisms,
- Body-worn camera technology,
- Youth delinquency prevention,
- Regional security policies.
Article Trends: Recent work analyzes gang dynamics (e.g., MS-13 transnational networks), evaluates body-worn camera efficacy, and explores overdose crises linked to illicit drugs. He also investigates Caribbean youth incarceration disparities and the impact of family structures on delinquency.
Awards/Grants: Funded projects include UNDP Caribbean security assessments, U.S. Department of Homeland Security research, and evaluations of violence prevention programs in Honduras.
Advising & Grants: Leads the CVPCS, focusing on community safety initiatives. Collaborates with agencies like the Phoenix Police Department on crime gun intelligence and smart policing strategies.
Labs/Teams: Director of the CVPCS, which partners with law enforcement and governments to design violence intervention programs. Active in academic-practitioner partnerships for data-driven policing solutions.
