Mustafa Demir

Mustafa Demir is an Associate Professor in the Department of Law, Police Science, & CJA at John Jay College of Criminal Justice (CUNY). He holds a Ph.D. in Criminal Justice from Rutgers University (2016), alongside MA degrees from Rutgers (2014) and John Jay (2010), and a Graduate Certificate in Terrorism Studies from John Jay (2010). With 20 years of law enforcement experience, he has served as a police administrator and worked with international organizations like the UN and OSCE. He joined John Jay in 2023 after seven years at SUNY Plattsburgh.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Criminal Justice, Rutgers University (2012–2016)
• M.A. in Criminal Justice, Rutgers University (2012–2014)
• M.A. in Criminal Justice, John Jay College (2008–2010)
• Graduate Certificate in Study of Terrorism, John Jay College (2008–2010)

Research Interests:

Demir’s work focuses on policing strategies, including body-worn cameras (BWCs), police legitimacy, procedural justice, counterterrorism, suicide terrorism, and crime prevention. He examines how technology and policy shape police-citizen interactions, public trust, and terrorism dynamics.

Articles Overview:

His recent work explores pandemic impacts on policing (e.g., drug-related calls, domestic violence), counterterrorism policy efficacy (e.g., post-9/11 strategies), and BWC effects on citizen trust and officer behavior. Themes include procedural justice, crisis management, and technology’s role in modern policing.

Awards:

• Recognized for Extraordinary Service at SUNY Plattsburgh
• SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Scholarship and Creativity

Teaching and Advising:

Demir teaches courses on criminology, criminal justice research methods, and policing strategies. He has advised over 30 publications and 70 academic presentations but no specific student names are listed here.