Michael Smith

Michael Smith is a Professor in Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), affiliated with the College for Health, Community and Policy (HCAP). His research focuses on police use of force, racial profiling, de-escalation training, and criminal justice policy.

• University: University of Texas at San Antonio
• School: College for Health, Community and Policy
• Department: Criminology and Criminal Justice
• Email: m.r.smith@utsa.edu

Research interests include:

• Racial/ethnic disparities in policing
• Hot spots policing effectiveness
• Officer decision-making during stops
• Less-lethal weapon impact
• Post-Ferguson policy reforms
• Social conditioning in policing

Recent publications demonstrate expertise in:

• Geospatial crime analysis
• Racial bias measurement
• Force continuum optimization
• Police training evaluation
• Emergency response policy
• Legal implications of policing