Daniel Olson

Daniel (Dan) Olson is an Associate Teaching Professor of Criminal Justice at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS), affiliated with the College of Public Service. He holds a B.A. in Business Administration from Michigan State University and a J.D. from Thomas Cooley Law School. Prior to academia, he served as a Judge Advocate in the U.S. Air Force for over 20 years, retiring in 2017. His military roles included Staff Judge Advocate, Medical Law Consultant, and Chief of the Air Force's Medical Law Field Support Center. He also taught as a Civil Law Instructor at the Air Force Judge Advocate General's School and as an Assistant Professor of Law at the United States Air Force Academy for six years.

His research focuses on homeland security law and cyber legal issues, including cyber crime, cyber war, and cyber civil rights. He has published in military legal journals such as the Air Force Law Review, Medical Law Quarterly, and The Reporter. His work bridges legal frameworks for national security, cybersecurity, and military operations.

No specific grants or advising activities are detailed in the provided text. His professional trajectory reflects a strong emphasis on legal education and military legal practice, with contributions to both academic and operational domains.