Christopher J. Marier

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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November 26, 2024

State immigration laws will harm local law enforcement, police say • Ohio Capital Journal

With Congress failing to pass any meaningful immigration reforms, state legislatures are increasingly taking up the issue. But some police officials say the harshest of those laws will further overstretch police and drive many immigrants further into the shadows… Full story: State immigration laws will harm local law enforcement, police say • Ohio Capital Journal

November 25, 2024

Moore PD Puts One-Of-A-Kind Mental Health Patrol Dog To Work

The Moore Police Department has hired a new officer, but his job is not tracking down suspects. Department officials said on Tuesday that Leo was leading the way in the metro as the first, full-time mental health patrol dog, making him the most popular officer on the streets… Full story: Moore PD Puts One-Of-A-Kind Mental …

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November 19, 2024

Forensic science failures persist as labs fail to adopt standards

Forensic science has deadly stakes, but half of the largest labs in the U.S. haven’t adopted federal standards, including for DNA tests and guns… Full story: Forensic science failures persist as labs fail to adopt standards