Chernoh Wurie

Chernoh Wurie is an Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice at Virginia Commonwealth University's L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs. With over 10 years of practical experience as a police officer in Prince William County, Virginia, his expertise spans police recruitment, community perceptions of law enforcement, crime scene processing, and cultural diversity in policing. He currently chairs the Henrico Police Chief's Advisory Board and serves in the Army National Guard.

His research examines police recruitment standards, community-law enforcement relations, immigration policy impacts, and crime investigation methodologies. Publications include the textbook 'Introduction to Policing: Perceptions versus Reality' and peer-reviewed articles on forensic techniques.

Teaching responsibilities include:

• Introduction to Policing
• Principles of Criminal Investigations
• Violent Crime Scenes Investigations
• Race, Crime, and Justice
• Criminalistics

Professional background includes roles as patrol officer, crisis intervention specialist, crime scene technician, and police planner. Military service complements his academic work, providing practical insights into leadership and emergency response frameworks.