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, Tom 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 for Henrico County Police, Richmond, Virginia, and Montgomery County, Maryland. His service includes assignments as an Intelligence Officer and Undercover Officer in the Vice, Intelligence and Organized Crime Unit.

His previous educational experience includes service in the Virginia Community College System as an associate professor, Child Supervisor, and teacher for the Diagnostic Center for Children, Bon Air, Virginia, and Children's Supervisor, Richmond, Virginia Detention Center.

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. Sports Science, 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 and the University of Alabama.

He is the author of over 120 publications and has presented research at national and international meetings. He has served as an editorial reviewer for the Society for Police and Criminal Psychology, 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: Moving Beyond Management, 2nd ed., Looseleaf Law Publications, Inc., 2005. The first printing of Effective Police Leadership in 2000 was his first book. He then published a second book entitled, Introductory Criminal Analysis: Crime Prevention and Intervention Strategies, for Pearson/Prentice-Hall Publishing Company, 2005. Moreover, he is presently under contract and working on his third book entitled Intelligence-Led Policing: Leadership, Strategies, and Tactics for Looseleaf Law Publications, Inc. The books include related instructor's manuals and PowerPoint presentations.

Prof. Baker published book articles in the following encyclopedias: Encyclopedia of Law Enforcement, Encyclopedia of Criminal Justice, Encyclopedia of Historical and Notorious Personalities, Encyclopedia of Forensic Science on a continuing basis. In addition, he serves as a reviewer for Library Services and Professional Journals.

Prof. Baker regularly teaches: S/CJ 110 Introduction to Criminal Justice, S/227 Organized Crime Patterns, CJ 237 Investigative Process, CJ 238 Police Criminalistics, CJ 230 Crime Prevention, S/CJ 234 Criminal Justice Management, S/CJ 232 Public Safety Administration, and CJ 239 Introductory Criminal Analysis.

His research focus includes criminal investigative analysis, criminal investigation, terrorism, police leadership, organized crime, police leadership, community-oriented and problem solving policing, police grantsmanship, and criminal and intelligence analysis.

Prof. Baker serves as a police consultant to local law enforcement agencies, police administration, police testing, and Department of Justice's COPS grants.

His personal interests include eight Blackboard websites/PowerPoint in the classroom and freelance writing. In addition, Prof. Baker is working on a fictional novel that has received an offer for publication.