Robert Blakley

Robert Blakley is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Criminology, Law, and Society at George Mason University. He holds over 24 years of law enforcement experience, currently serving as Deputy Chief of Police for Operations at Virginia’s largest police department. His professional roles include various tactical and administrative positions, such as Patrol Bureau Commander, and he provides leadership training to law enforcement agencies across North America.

Education:

• Master of Public Administration, George Mason University
• Graduate Certificate in Leadership Studies, University of Virginia
• Bachelor of Applied Studies in Human Resources Management (Summa Cum Laude), University of Richmond
• FBI National Academy, Session #283
• Senior Management Institute for Police (SMIP), Session #78
• Professional Executive Leadership School (PELS), Session #41

Blakley’s research interests focus on criminal justice management, leadership, public policy, and public administration, with expertise in incident command coordination and traffic safety. His work emphasizes practical applications of leadership theory and organizational dynamics within law enforcement contexts.

His scholarly output spans interdisciplinary topics in socio-environmental systems, agent-based modeling, and labor market dynamics. Recent articles highlight challenges in socio-environmental modeling, firm growth dynamics, and computational approaches to complex systems.

Blakley has no listed scientific awards but maintains active engagement in professional development through executive programs and leadership instruction.

His advising and grants history are not detailed in the provided text, though his extensive law enforcement career suggests significant practical contributions to public safety and organizational management.