Jeffrey Nowacki

Jeffrey Nowacki is an Associate Professor of Sociology at Colorado State University, specializing in criminology with a focus on social responses to crime, policy impacts on criminal justice systems, and organizational dynamics within policing. He joined the university in 2017 and holds a Ph.D. from the University of New Mexico. His research explores sentencing disparities, police behavior, gender representation in law enforcement, and organizational adaptations in criminal justice institutions.

His work appears in top journals like Crime & Delinquency, British Journal of Criminology, and Police Quarterly. Recent studies investigate immigration sentencing disparities, gender dynamics in policing promotions, and civil asset forfeiture practices from an organizational perspective. He teaches courses such as Introduction to Criminology, Law Enforcement & Society, and Inequality & Criminal Sentencing.

Notable research themes include the intersection of political climates with sentencing outcomes, racial and gender disparities in legal systems, and organizational strategies for addressing cybercrime. His findings often highlight how institutional structures and social contexts shape criminal justice outcomes, emphasizing the need for equitable policies.

While no specific scientific awards are listed, his extensive publication record reflects sustained contributions to criminological research. His advising and grants remain unspecified in the provided text, though his courses and publications indicate active engagement with students and research initiatives. Jeffrey Nowacki’s work is centered at the Colorado State University Sociology Department, located at 1100 Meridian Ave. Building A, Fort Collins.