"Public criminology" is the practice of scholars reaching out beyond academic circles and disseminating their research/findings to broader audiences, such as criminal justice practitioners, journalists, and the general public.
These audiences need high-quality information and empirically rigorous perspectives to bridge the gap between perceptions and evidence, particularly as it relates to the criminal justice system and policing.
John is a proponent of "public criminology", and he has worked toward that goal by appearing as a guest on podcasts, being interviewed by journalists for articles, and writing op-ed pieces in newspapers.
This site is another effort to educate those interested in learning more about policing issues.
*Click the links below to be directed to each op-ed article.