Jeffery T. Walker

Jeffery T. Walker is a University Professor and J. Frank Barefield, Jr. Endowed Chair in Communities and Crime at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). He holds appointments in the College of Arts and Sciences (Criminal Justice Department) and the School of Public Health (Health Behavior). He has also served as Department Chairperson for Criminal Justice and Interim Chairperson for Social Work. His research focuses on the built environment's impact on crime, community engagement, computer forensics, and policing. Walker earned his PhD in Criminal Justice from Sam Houston State University.

• Education: BSBA (University of Arkansas), MA (University of Arkansas at Little Rock), PhD (Sam Houston State University)
• Key Research: Risk terrain modeling, opioid overdose patterns, adverse childhood experiences, reentry simulations, and cybercrime investigations.
• Teaching: Courses include Urban Structures, Violence in America, and Criminology.
• Grants: Involved in projects funded by NIH, NSF, and CDC, focusing on public health disparities, cybercrime education, and community health initiatives.
• Professional Contributions: Authored books like Legal Guide for Police and Foundations of Crime Analysis.

His work bridges criminology with public health, emphasizing the interplay between physical environments and crime. He advises graduate students and collaborates across disciplines to address urban challenges and criminal justice reform.