Ian T. Adams

Ian T. Adams serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of South Carolina's McCausland College of Arts and Sciences. He concurrently holds appointments as LEADS Academic and Senior Research Advisor for Excellence in Policing & Public Safety (EPPS) at USC School of Law, Research Affiliate at Michigan State University's Police Staffing Observatory, and Managing Editor of Police Practice & Research: An International Journal.

His academic credentials include:

• Ph.D. in Political Science (2022, University of Utah)
• M.P.A. in Public Affairs (2017, University of Utah)
• B.A. in Marketing (2003, University of Utah)

Adams' research centers on policing technology with critical analysis of body-worn cameras, AI applications, and use-of-force dynamics. His methodology emphasizes quantitative, experimental, and evaluation approaches to examine officer behavior, technological adoption barriers, and policy implementation challenges. Key investigations address ethical implications of surveillance technologies and measurement validity in critical incident reporting.

Analysis of his 2023-2025 publications reveals three dominant trends: (1) rigorous experimental testing of AI tools in report writing and body-worn cameras showing limited efficacy, (2) methodological innovations in measuring officer-involved shootings through multi-registry comparisons, and (3) critical examinations of technological hype versus practical implementation in police organizations. His work consistently bridges criminological theory with operational policing realities.

Scientific awards: None listed in available sources.

While no doctoral students or specific grants are documented in the provided materials, Adams' editorial leadership at Police Practice & Research and research affiliate status at the Police Staffing Observatory demonstrate significant scholarly engagement. His collaborations with national agencies like the National Institute of Justice indicate active grant-related work despite absence of explicit funding details.

His institutional affiliations extend to the Police Staffing Observatory at Michigan State University and the Excellence in Policing & Public Safety initiative at USC School of Law, where he contributes to evidence-based policy development through research translation and academic-practitioner partnerships.