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Research on license plate readers led by Cynthia Lum a decade ago informs discussion about Flock cameras today.

According to the study's authors, the research findings related to police use of the label "bad guys" have implications for police discretion, judgment, and the possibility of reform.

Article references research by the center in 2019 that shows bodycams do not increase citizen protection.

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences is proud to honor Stephen Bamford, BS Law Enforcement '86, with the 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award in criminology, law and society. Bamford has 27 years of law enforcement experience and is an adjunct faculty member and lecturer in the Department of Criminology, Law and Society at George Mason University.

Welcome to our monthly compilation of good news, gathered from the college's faculty and staff!

CHSS research took center stage on September 1, 2026, as leaders from the college’s chartered research centers and institutes showcased their work and achievements in three-minute, single-slide presentations for Provost and Executive Vice President Marion Underwood during her visit to the college.

Weisburd co-authored research with Badi Hasisi of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem evaluated the four main incarceration-based drug and alcohol treatment programs operated by the Israel Prison Service.

Distinguished Professor David Weisburd, in Newsweek, warns against making causal arguments about crime trends without carefully controlled research.

The Dean’s Challenge Scholarship is awarded to recognize exceptional students not only in their superior academic achievement but in their inspirational civic and community engagement. Learn more about this year's three graduate student awardees.