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Jody Wolf is an Instructor in the Department of Criminology & Justice at Loyola University New Orleans and serves as the Assistant Director of the Technical Services Division at the Phoenix Police Department (PPD). Her responsibilities at PPD include overseeing operations in forensic science, public records, communications, and fiscal management, managing a team of 750 employees and a $1 billion budget.
Education
- Master of Business Administration in Technology Management, University of Phoenix
- Master of Chemistry, Arizona State University
- Bachelor of Biology and Chemistry, Regis University (Magna Cum Laude)
Research & Leadership Focus
Wolf’s expertise spans forensic science, quality assurance, and law enforcement collaboration. She has shaped international forensic standards through roles in the ISO/TC 272 Technical Advisory Group, the FBI’s Rapid DNA Working Group, and the National Institute of Justice’s Forensic Laboratory Needs Technical Working Group. Her work emphasizes leadership, quality management, and forensic systems optimization.
Scientific Awards
- ASCLD Briggs J. White Award for Excellence in Forensic Leadership (2023)
- Phoenix Police Department’s Police Chief’s Unit Award
- Phoenix Police Foundation’s Elevating Women in Law Enforcement (2021)
Professional Contributions
Wolf has held leadership roles as President of the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors (ASCLD), President of the International Forensic Strategic Alliance (IFSA), and Chair of the Arizona Forensic Science Academy. She is a frequent presenter and author on forensic science topics, with a focus on advancing innovation and best practices in public safety and forensic systems.
