Michael Jenkins

Michael Jenkins, Ph.D., is a Professor in the Department of Criminal Justice, Cybersecurity and Sociology at the University of Scranton. He holds degrees from The University of Scranton (B.S.) and Rutgers University (M.A. and Ph.D.). A Fulbright US Scholar Grant Recipient (2017), his research focuses on policing strategies, international law enforcement, police reform, and the intersection of technology with crime prevention. He frequently engages with media outlets like the New York Times and BBC to discuss unbiased, historically contextualized analyses of policing issues. His work emphasizes community problem-solving approaches, police legitimacy, and the evolving role of technology in law enforcement.

Professor Jenkins has contributed to transformative research on topics such as transnational policing practices, institutional trust in police organizations, and the adaptation of police forces to 21st-century challenges. His current projects include a book manuscript on international policing and collaborative work with the Metropolitan Police Department in London on police use of force. He mentors undergraduate students on policing and crime-related projects, emphasizing evidence-based strategies and ethical leadership.

His scholarly contributions span qualitative methods in policing research, labor unions in police departments, and the educational needs of police executives. Jenkins advocates for balanced, objective discourse on contentious issues like police accountability, blending academic rigor with real-world policy implications.

• Key Research Themes: Community Policing, International Law Enforcement, Technology in Policing, Police Reform
• Media Engagements: Regular commentary in national media on policing narratives and public perception
• Grants & Awards: Fulbright Scholar Program (2017), Ongoing collaborations with international institutions