Biography

Biography

Dr. Paul is a lecturer in the Department of Criminal Justice. He joined the UCF College of Community Innovation and Education in 2023. Dr. Paul teaches courses on policing, crime in America, law and social control, research methods, and data analysis at both the graduate and undergraduate level. His research interests include police strategy and effectiveness, drug enforcement and drug policy, and criminal justice theorizing. Some of his recent work has been published in Journal of Crime and Justice and Policing: An International Journal. Dr. Paul is a former deputy sheriff and has practical experience working in several specialty units to include the problem-oriented policing squad, gang enforcement unit, and SWAT team. He was also a military police office in the United States Marine Corps.

Education
  • Ph.D., Criminal Justice, University of Central Florida
  • M.S., Criminal Justice, University of Central Florida
  • B.S., Criminal Justice, University of Central Florida
  • A.S., Administration of Justice, Barstow College
Areas of Expertise
  • Police Strategy
  • Police Effectiveness
  • Drug enforcement
  • Criminal Justice Theory

Courses

  • CCJ 3014: Crime in America
  • CJE 4014: Police and Society
  • CJE 6718: Proseminar in Criminal Justice
  • CJL 6568: Law and Social Control
  • CCJ 4701: Research Methods in Criminal Justice