Jeffrey Frost

Jeffrey Frost serves as a Faculty Assistant Professor (Fixed-Term) at Michigan State University's School of Criminal Justice, bringing extensive operational experience from his 20+ year career with the U.S. Secret Service where he retired as Special Agent in Charge of the Detroit Field Office. His expertise spans executive protection, counterintelligence, cyber investigations, and forensic services administration.

His academic credentials include:

• PhD in Criminal Justice, University of Illinois at Chicago (2006)
• MS, Central Missouri State University (1991)
• BS, Truman State University (1990)

Dr. Frost's research centers on procedural justice frameworks and complex transnational cyber investigations, examining how rule adherence manifests among law enforcement agents and security personnel. His work bridges operational field experience with academic theory, particularly in high-stakes protection environments and cross-border cybercrime scenarios. He has developed specialized curricula for international law enforcement training across five global ILEA locations.

His seminal 2007 publication analyzes motivational factors influencing compliance among security personnel, establishing foundational connections between organizational behavior and policing effectiveness. This work remains highly relevant to contemporary discussions on police legitimacy and accountability structures.

Dr. Frost integrates his Senior Executive Service Certification and National Center for Defense Academy training into practical applications, particularly regarding polygraph program management, forensic investigations, and credibility assessment methodologies within criminal justice contexts.