Steve D. Lurie

Steve D. Lurie is a Professor and Associate Vice Chancellor for Campus and Community Safety at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). He previously held leadership roles in the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), including Commander and Captain, with over two decades of service. Lurie teaches CJ 505: Analysis of Criminal Justice Systems at the graduate level and focuses on bridging law enforcement practice with academic study. He emphasizes transformative shifts in policing, from 'warrior' to 'guardian' approaches, and advocates for evidence-based policy reforms.

Education: B.A. in Anthropology from UCLA, J.D. from Loyola Law School (Los Angeles). He completed the FBI National Academy and has practiced law while advancing in LAPD ranks. His career spans counterterrorism, crime suppression, and community safety leadership during crises like the 1992 LA riots and the pandemic.

Research interests center on criminal justice systems, police-community relations, and the legal frameworks governing law enforcement. Lurie’s teaching integrates firsthand experience in policy development, constitutional policing, and the evolution of criminal justice in California, particularly around reforms like AB109.

Though no specific grants or advisees are listed, his contributions include shaping LAPD’s risk management strategies and constitutional policing policies. He remains active in mentoring officers and future leaders in criminal justice.