Glen Ishoy

Dr. Glen Ishoy is an Assistant Professor in the Criminology and Criminal Justice Department at Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP), affiliated with the College of Arts, Humanities, Media, and Public Affairs. Prior to his academic career, he served for nearly a decade as a police officer in Atlanta, gaining extensive experience in patrol operations, criminal investigations, and community policing. His research focuses on police decision-making processes, discretion in law enforcement, and criminological theory, with notable work published in Crime and Delinquency, Criminal Justice Studies, and Criminal Justice Ethics.

Dr. Ishoy’s academic interests include decision-making in criminal justice systems, policing strategies, family processes related to delinquency, and theoretical criminology. His recent studies explore how ethical frameworks and procedural justice influence police behavior, as well as the impact of cultural and demographic factors on law enforcement practices. His publications analyze topics ranging from inmate misconduct dynamics to the intersection of hip-hop culture and policing in minority communities.

No scientific awards were explicitly mentioned in the provided materials. His research has been supported by institutional affiliations, though specific grants are not detailed here. As an educator, he contributes to IUP’s criminology programs, combining practical policing experience with academic rigor. His office is located at Wilson Hall 109, and he holds regular office hours for students.