Join Jan Burke and me on Crime and Science Radio Saturday 1-7-17 as we welcome Greg Collins and Dr. Kevin M. Bryant to discuss Car Crashes and "Crime Hot Spots."
Greg Collins
Greg Collins is the Research and Analysis Manager for the Shawnee, KS Police Department. He is primarily responsible for CALEA accreditation, policy review and updating, grant management, overseeing the Crime Analysis function, and managing police department volunteers.
Greg joined the Shawnee Police Department as a sworn officer in 1991. In addition to road patrol duties, Greg has worked as a D.A.R.E. officer, detective, patrol sergeant, training sergeant, and traffic safety unit supervisor. Greg has also been a member of the department's Special Tactics and Response team, and a field training officer. Greg transitioned to his current civilian position in June 2008.
Greg holds a B.A. in Management and Human Relations from MidAmerica Nazarene University and is an IACP Associate member.
Dr. Kevin M Bryant is a professor and chair of the Department of Sociology and Criminology at Benedictine College in Atchinson, Kansas. Bryant completed training and was certified in advanced crime mapping by the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) in 2011 and is currently working toward recertification.
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LINKS:
National Institute of Justice: http://www.nij.gov/Pages/welcome.aspx
Hot Spots Policing: https://www.crimesolutions.gov/PracticeDetails.aspx?ID=8
Data-Driven Approaches to Crime and Traffic Safety: https://www.crimesolutions.gov/ProgramDetails.aspx?ID=479&utm_source=Eblast-GovDelivery&utm_medium=Email&utm_term=LawEnforcement&utm_content=CSprog479-07112016&utm_campaign=CSreleases
Smart Policing Initiative: http://www.smartpolicinginitiative.com
Evidence Technology Magazine: http://www.evidencemagazine.com