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Professor Thomas E. Baker
- Department: Sociology/Criminal Justice
- Office: O'Hara Hall (Fourth Floor)
- Office Hours: Varies by semester, posted on office door
- Phone: 570-586-5692
- E-mail: TJBaker404@aol.com
- FAX: 570-941-6485
Prof. Baker is an associate professor of criminal justice (Feb. 2000), assistant professor (1975-Jan. 2000), and awarded the Decennial Medal and Order of Pro Deo et Universitate for service. In addition, Baker served as a Lt. Col. (Ret.) United States Army Reserve Military Police Corps, Special Agent and Commander with United States Army Criminal Investigation Command. His civilian experience includes: former police officer and investigator for Henrico County Police, Richmond, Virginia and Montgomery County, Maryland.
His academic degrees include A. A. Social Science/Law Enforcement; B.S. Social Welfare/Criminal Justice, M. S. Rehabilitation Counseling/Corrections, Virginia Commonwealth University; M. Ed. Physical Education, and M.S. Health and Educational Administration, East Stroudsburg University; CAGS Psychology and Counseling, Marywood University; advanced study adult education, Pennsylvania State University, and educational leadership, Temple University.
He is the author of more than 60 articles that have appeared in professional journals and has presented research at national meetings. He serves as an editorial reviewer for Homicide Studies, An Interdisciplinary and International Journal, Journal of Criminal Justice, American Journal of Criminal Justice, International Journal of police Strategies and Management, and the FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin.
Prof. Baker published a book entitled, "Effective Police Leadership," Looseleaf Law Publications, Inc., 2000. Prof. Baker published a second book entitled, "Introductory Criminal Analysis: Crime Prevention and Intervention Strategies," for Merrill/Prentice-Hall Publishing Company, 2005.
Prof. Baker regularly teaches: S/CJ 110 Introduction to Criminal Justice, S/227 Organized Crime Patterns, CJ 237 Investigative Process, S/CJ 284 Police Criminalistics, CJ 230 Crime Prevention, S/CJ 234 Criminal Justice Management, S/CJ 232 Public Safety Administration, and S/CJ 284 Introductory Criminal Analysis.
His research focus includes: criminal investigative analysis, criminal investigation, homeland security, crime prevention, organized crime, police leadership community-oriented and problem-solving policing, police grantsmanship and crime analysis.
Prof. Baker serves as a police consultant to local law enforcement agencies, police administration, police testing, and Department of Justice COPS grants. His personal interests are Technology/PowerPoint in the classroom and freelance writing.
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