Gregg Etter

Dr. Gregg Etter is a Professor of Criminal Justice & Criminology at the University of Central Missouri (UCM), affiliated with the Harmon College of Business and Professional Studies. He specializes in teaching courses like Policing in a Democratic Society, Criminal Investigation, and Comparative Criminal Justice Systems. His research focuses on gangs, organized crime, and higher education administration. Dr. Etter has 29 years of law enforcement experience with the Sedgewick County Kansas Sheriff's Office and is a certified Level 3 Professional Gang Expert through the National Gang Crime Research Center.

Education:

• Ed.D. Occupational and Adult Education, Oklahoma State University (2000)
• MA Administration of Justice, Wichita State University (1981)
• BGS Political Science & History, Wichita State University (1976)

Research interests include organized crime structures, gang dynamics, and innovative methods to engage non-traditional students in academic research. His publications analyze criminal networks like the Animal Liberation Front, Earth Liberation Front, and Russian mafia. He co-authored foundational texts on emergency management and gangs/organized crime.

Dr. Etter mentors students through Lambda Alpha Epsilon, accompanying them to national competitions. His work bridges academia with real-world law enforcement challenges, emphasizing evidence-based approaches to criminal justice systems.