I am Christopher J. Marier, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice in the department of Government and Justice Studies at Appalachian State University. I earned my Ph. D. in Criminology from the University of South Florida. Before that, I was a police officer in South Florida. My teaching and research focus primarily on policing, race and justice, and group conflict. My research has been published in leading journals, including Justice Quarterly, Criminology and Public Policy, and Journal of Criminal Justice.
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Woman shot dead while walking on trail in Nashville; suspect recognized as twin brother from different case – CBS News
A woman was shot to death while walking on a trail in Nashville, and police said they arrested her suspected killer Tuesday and charged the man with her murder. To identify him, authorities followed an unusual trail of clues that ended with one detective recognizing the suspect as the identical twin of someone involved in …
Number of Young People Accused of Serious Crimes Surges in New York City – The New York Times
A 37 percent rise in the number of adolescents accused in serious crimes mirrors a broader increase. But it has alarmed the police, who say young offenders could grow up to break the law again… Full story: Number of Young People Accused of Serious Crimes Surges in New York City – The New York Times
Law enforcement officials prepare for possible post-election violence in D.C. | News From The States
WASHINGTON — The threat of political violence will likely hang over the nation’s capital in the weeks following Election Day, security experts say, despite intensive preparations by law enforcement officials determined to avoid another Jan. 6 insurrection… Full story: Law enforcement officials prepare for possible post-election violence in D.C. | News From The States