In The Media

Larry Guerin, an adjunct instructor in the Department of Criminology, Law and Society, was highlighted for his teaching in a recent story about a Mason alumnus. Mr. Guerin has taught courses on leadership, criminal investigations, fraud examination, applied criminal psychology, and white collar crime.

This Business Insider story describes calls for a nationwide assault weapons ban following the Highland Park shooting and cites Christopher Koper's research on the effects of the 1994 federal assault weapons ban.

David B. Wilson, University Professor in the Department of Criminology, Law and Society, writes in an op-ed that while juvenile curfews have intuitive appeal, research shows they are not an effective way to reduce crime and victimization among young people.

"A four-year study of policing in three major cities shows that if the police treat people fairly and respectfully that the rate of crime drops and officers arrest fewer people."

"Researchers say a recent study that included Tucson police officers could be a step toward improving relationships between law enforcement and the people in the communities they serve."

"Ideally, we’d be able to put more officers where they’re needed most while minimizing unnecessary tensions between cops and the public. A new study from George Mason University criminologist David Weisburd and several coauthors suggests that 'procedural justice' training might be a way to achieve that."

The Center of Evidence-Based Crime Policy (CEBCP) at George Mason University and the Prince William County Police Department announced a partnership to enhance and expand the County's existing Co-Responder Program with Community Services. Through federal funding, this initiative will strengthen the County's ability to help residents who are experiencing a mental health crisis.