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Dr. Richard Helfers is an Associate Professor of Criminal Justice at the University of Texas at Tyler, located in CAS 136. With a career spanning academia and over 25 years in municipal policing in Texas, he bridges practical experience with academic research. His roles include program coordinator for Criminal Justice and Public Administration Masters programs, faculty sponsor for the criminal justice student association, and membership in graduate thesis committees.
- Educations:
- B.S. (1987), Criminology, Magna Cum Laude, Indiana State University
- M.P.A. (2005), Master of Public Affairs, University of Texas at Dallas
- Ph.D. (2012), Criminology, University of Texas at Dallas
Research focuses on criminal justice education, police decision-making processes, and organizational justice within law enforcement. His work appears in journals like the American Journal of Criminal Justice, Criminal Justice Review, and International Journal of Police Science and Management. He teaches undergraduate/graduate courses on Administration, Ethics, and Police Studies.
No specific scientific awards are listed. His advisory roles include overseeing master’s programs and mentoring student organizations. No dedicated research labs/teams are explicitly mentioned, though his administrative coordination implies involvement in academic program development.
