John Eck

John Eck is a Professor at the University of Cincinnati's Department of Criminology. He earned his Ph.D. in Criminology from the University of Maryland in 1994. Prior to academia, he spent 17 years as Research Director at the Police Executive Research Forum, focusing on police reform and problem-oriented policing strategies. His work emphasizes practical crime prevention solutions rooted in rigorous research, including the development of guides for law enforcement and community initiatives. Eck played a pivotal role in the Cincinnati Collaborative Agreement, addressing racial discrimination in policing, for which he received the 2016 Collaborative Agreement Award and the Ronald V. Clarke Award in 2016.

His research interests span problem-oriented policing, crime analysis, environmental criminology, and police reform. He has authored and co-authored numerous books and articles, including Problem-Solving Detective and Mapping Crime: Understanding Hot Spots. Eck teaches courses on policing and crime prevention, contributing to both academic and practitioner communities.

Eck's publications reflect a focus on crime prevention strategies, evaluation methods, and policy implementation. His work often bridges theoretical frameworks with real-world applications, such as using GIS and crime mapping to identify and address high-crime areas. He has served on the National Academy of Sciences panel on police research and policy, further highlighting his influence in shaping criminal justice practices.

• Awards:
  • 2016 Collaborative Agreement Award
  • 2016 Ronald V. Clarke Award
• Grants and Advising: Eck has contributed to projects funded by the U.S. Department of Justice and the Police Foundation, though specific grant details are not disclosed here. His advisory role in the Cincinnati Collaborative Agreement exemplifies his commitment to bridging academic research and community action.
• Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the University of Cincinnati Criminal Justice Research Center, focusing on empirical studies of crime prevention and policing strategies.