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Dr. James Cockerham serves as an Assistant Professor of Public Administration at Montreat College, bringing practical experience from prior roles as a police officer, investigator, teacher, and Florida Legislature researcher to his academic work.
His educational background is exclusively from Florida State University:
- Bachelor of Science in Criminology
- Master of Public Administration
- Doctor of Philosophy in Public Administration with Public Policy specialization
His research centers on criminal justice policy, law enforcement institutions, and applied law enforcement studies, examining institutional behavior within criminal justice systems through frameworks like neutral competence and implicit bias. This work bridges theoretical public policy analysis with real-world law enforcement challenges.
Dr. Cockerham's publications demonstrate consistent focus on policy analysis in criminal justice contexts, spanning institutional dynamics (dissertation), elected sheriff roles, insurance fraud processing, pretrial release programs, and due process services. This body of work highlights his commitment to understanding governmental institutions and improving practical policy outcomes in law enforcement.
