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Matt Nobles in Classroom

Criminal Justice Professor Leads Workshop at Prestigious Research Consortium

Inspired by the challenges of using census data in social science research, Matt Nobles led an impactful workshop over the summer on U.S. census data processing...

UCF Rolls Out New Professional Track for Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice

Launched in Fall 2024, the professional track is intended to streamline students’ pathway from college to a career in law enforcement or correctional leadership...
Cory Watkins

UCF Associate Professor Collaborates with Serbia to Develop Criminal Justice Intelligence Exchange Infrastructure

Cory Watkins is connecting the University of Criminal Investigation and Police Studies with interagency security personnel in Central Florida to help them build systems resembling Department of Homeland Security criminal justice fusion centers...

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