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Jim Burch is an Adjunct Professor at George Mason University's Department of Criminology, Law and Society and serves as President of the National Policing Institute (NPI). He leads NPI's programs focused on advancing policing through innovation and science. With over decades of experience in the U.S. Department of Justice, he held senior roles including Deputy Assistant Attorney General for Operations and Management at the Office of Justice Programs, Acting Assistant Director of the ATF, and Acting Director of the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), overseeing $500M+ in annual funding.
Education:
- Bachelor's in Criminology, University of Maryland, College Park
- Master of Administration, Central Michigan University
Research Interests: Focuses on police administration, policing strategies, accountability mechanisms, law enforcement technology, and evidence-based criminal justice reform. His work emphasizes bridging research and practice to improve public safety outcomes.
Awards:
- Inducted into the Evidence-Based Policing Hall of Fame at George Mason University
Advising & Grants:
- Directed BJA’s grants totaling over $500M annually to support state/local criminal justice systems
- Oversees NPI’s research and programmatic initiatives nationwide
Affiliations: Senior Fellow at GMU's Center for Evidence-Based Crime Policy; board member of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, National Public Safety GIS Foundation, and Street Law, Inc.
