Edward Smith

Edward Smith serves as an Adjunct Lecturer in the Criminal Justice Department within SUNY Plattsburgh's School of Arts & Sciences. Following 21 years of service at the Plattsburgh Police Department (retiring in fall 2017 as a Detective), he brings extensive field experience to his academic role while currently working as a federal employee in South Burlington, Vermont.

His educational qualifications include:

• M.A. Liberal Studies in Administration and Leadership, SUNY Plattsburgh
• B.A. in Criminal Justice, SUNY Plattsburgh

Mr. Smith's expertise centers on practical criminal justice applications, with teaching and research interests spanning Criminology, Police Science, Organized Crime, and Sociology of Law. His courses—including Criminal Investigation, Police and Society, and Organized Crime—directly leverage his background as a crisis negotiator and NYS DCJS Master Instructor who trained regional police academies from 2000-2017.

Though no formal advisees or scientific awards are documented, his dual career in federal service and academia demonstrates ongoing professional engagement beyond classroom instruction.