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Kenneth McCaster is a Lecturer in the Criminal Justice department at South Carolina State University (SCSU), where he has served since April 2009. He teaches courses such as CJ 201 Introduction to Criminal Justice and CJ 250 African American Experience in Criminal Justice, while also acting as a freshman academic advisor and advisor to the university's Criminal Justice Club.
- BA in History, Limestone College
- MA in Criminal Justice, Troy University
- MA in Rehabilitation Counseling, South Carolina State University
- Certificate, South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy
- Certificate, South Carolina Correctional Academy
McCaster's research focuses on Police Community Science and its impact on minority populations, informed by his 30+ years of experience in law enforcement. His teaching emphasizes community relations, policing ethics, and systemic equity.
He has held prominent roles in South Carolina law enforcement, including Chief of Police and Major of Police Operations at SCSU, and prior positions in Saluda, Lake City Santee, Claflin University, Richland County Sheriff's Department, and Orangeburg County Sheriff's Department. McCaster is also a South Carolina Concealed Weapons Certified Instructor and Orangeburg County Councilman for District 3.
- Active involvement in community education on topics like active shooter preparedness and home defense
- Contributor of newspaper articles on criminal justice issues
- Organizer of student engagement through the Criminal Justice Club
