معرفی
Joseph A. Schafer is a Professor in the School of Criminology & Criminal Justice at Arizona State University (ASU). He holds additional roles as a Commissioner for the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies and a Professorial Fellow with the Australian Institute for Police Management. His career includes visiting scholar appointments at the FBI Academy (2006-2008 & 2012-2014) and Griffith University, Australia (2012).
Education:
- Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Social Sciences (Criminal Justice), Michigan State University (2000)
- M.S. in Criminal Justice, Michigan State University (1997)
- B.A. in Criminology (with Highest Honors), University of Northern Iowa (1995)
Research Interests: His work focuses on policing strategy, organizational change, leadership dynamics, police officer behavior, and future-oriented crime and justice issues. Key areas include police decision-making, recruitment/retention challenges, trauma exposure in public safety, and systemic racism perceptions.
Publications & Trends: Dr. Schafer’s research outputs emphasize transformative policing practices, leadership ethics, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Recent works address post-2020 societal shifts, climate change implications for law enforcement, and trauma-informed approaches to policing.
Awards: None explicitly listed.
Advising & Grants: No advisees or grant details provided in the text.
Labs/Teams: No specific labs or teams mentioned, though collaborations with social work and public safety agencies feature prominently in his work.
