Cody Telep

Cody Telep serves as an Associate Professor and Associate Director in the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Arizona State University. Previously, he worked as a research associate at the Center for Evidence-Based Crime Policy at George Mason University. His academic journey includes a Ph.D. in Criminology, Law and Society from George Mason University (2013), an M.A. in Criminology and Criminal Justice from the University of Maryland, College Park (2008), and a B.A. in Sociology and Political Science from Emory University (2005).

Dr. Telep's research primarily focuses on synthesizing research to assess what works in policing; partnering with agencies to examine the impact of police practices on crime, disorder and citizen perceptions of legitimacy; and examining and increasing receptivity to research and evidence-based practice in policing. His work spans several critical areas of criminal justice including procedural justice, intelligence-led policing, hot spots policing, and the use of data-driven approaches to crime prevention. He employs experimental methodologies to evaluate police interventions and has made significant contributions to our understanding of evidence-based policing practices.

His recent publications reveal a consistent focus on advancing evidence-based practices in law enforcement. Through systematic reviews and meta-analyses, he has examined the effectiveness of various policing strategies including problem-oriented policing, preventive patrol, and procedural justice training. His work often bridges academic research with practical police applications, demonstrating how rigorous research can inform real-world policing practices. Dr. Telep has increasingly incorporated interdisciplinary approaches, particularly through collaborations examining the intersection of public health data (like EMS records) with crime analysis.

• Early Career Award from the Division of Policing in the American Society of Criminology (2018)
• Outstanding Young Experimental Criminologist Award (2018)
• Robert J. Bursik Junior Scholar Award (2018)
• Academy New Scholar Award from the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (2019)
• 40 Under Forty, Emory University Alumni Association (2022)

Dr. Telep has successfully secured multiple research grants including 'Norte Seguro: Tackling high-impact crime in Mexico's northern states' (Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement, 2024-2027) and 'Street Outreach Worker Programs for Reducing Violence' (Arnold Ventures, 2022-2024). His mentoring record is extensive, having chaired or served on numerous dissertation and master's thesis committees across topics related to police practices, crime prevention, and criminal justice education. His collaborative approach is evident in his numerous co-authored publications and research projects with police departments and community organizations.