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James J. Willis is a Professor in the Department of Criminology, Law and Society at George Mason University. His roles include teaching courses such as CRIM 100 Introduction to Criminal Justice and CRIM 740 Justice Organizations, leading research initiatives, and serving as Chair since 2019 to enhance graduate student support and departmental infrastructure.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Sociology from Yale University (2000)
- B.A. with Honors (summa cum laude) in Administration of Justice from The Pennsylvania State University (1991)
His research focuses on police organizations, organizational reform, police discretion, body-worn cameras, and penal history. Recent projects include analyzing prosecutorial views on body-worn cameras during the pandemic and exploring police perceptions of craft versus science in street-level decisions.
His publications highlight trends in policing technology adoption, organizational change, and legal innovation. Key keywords include Criminal Justice, Policing, Technology Acceptance, and Organizational Behavior.
Scientific Awards:
- Law and Society Association’s Article Prize (2008)
- George Mason University Teaching Excellence Award (2011)
- David W. Rossell Quill Award (2024)
James has supervised dissertations on topics such as human trafficking statutes, police technological frames, and children's legal consciousness. His grants include National Institute of Justice funding for license plate recognition studies and co-principal investigator roles for projects on body-worn cameras.
