Maryland Crime Research and Innovation Center
Training the Next Generation of Leaders
Since 2019, the Maryland Crime Research and Innovation Center has supported an embedded data analyst in partnership with the Baltimore Police Department. The University of Maryland, Criminology and Criminal Justice program has long held the recognition of being the top program in the country, graduating high caliber students with important skillsets. This partnership provides an opportunity for students to engage with practitioners in real-world, real-time translational research. The success of the program has resulted in its continued and expanded presence in BPD and a new collaborative partnership with the Prince George’s Police Department.
In addition, MCRIC engages in the University of Maryland’s initiative to reimagine learning by engaging undergraduate and graduate students within the Criminology and Criminal Justice Department and across campus in transformative educational experiences regarding public safety research and practice outside of the classroom. Nearly all MCRIC projects engage students on applied research where they gain hands-on research experience and networking opportunities with public safety leaders across Maryland.
Current Embedded Analysts
Former Embedded Analysts
Graduate Student Involvement Across MCRIC Research Projects
Policing the Line: Challenges and Opportunities at the PG-DC Border
Juli is working as a research assistant, interviewing residents about community safety, focusing on their perceptions and experiences related to crime, particularly near the border of Washington DC and Prince George's County, Maryland.
Policing the Line: Challenges and Opportunities at the PG-DC Border
Nicole is working as a research assistant, interviewing residents about community safety, focusing on their perceptions and experiences related to crime, particularly near the border of Washington DC and Prince George's County, Maryland.
Policing the Line: Challenges and Opportunities at the PG-DC Border
Amanda is working as a research assistant, interviewing residents about community safety, focusing on their perceptions and experiences related to crime, particularly near the border of Washington DC and Prince George's County, Maryland.
Maryland Community Safety Data Dashboard
Grace worked on identifying potential data sources and variables related to an array of public safety issues, with a focus on behavioral health indicators. She also led the creation of the dashboard in Power BI.
Maryland Community Safety Data Dashboard
Dara assisted in the design of the dashboard in Power BI.
Maryland Community Safety Data Dashboard
Dixin worked on data cleaning and analysis, as well as drafting a report on data availability related to racial disparities at different points in the Maryland criminal legal system.
Maryland Community Safety Data Dashboard
Jillian worked on identifying past surveys and survey questions that asked the public about their perception of public safety, crime, and the criminal legal system.
Baybrook Community-Based Violence Intervention Program
Baybrook Community-Based Violence Intervention Program
Baybrook Community-Based Violence Intervention Program
Baybrook Community-Based Violence Intervention Program
Baybrook Community-Based Violence Intervention Program
Baybrook Community-Based Violence Intervention Program
Baybrook Community-Based Violence Intervention Program
Annapolis Police Department Workload Study
Frank assisted in creating a survey instrument to distribute to APD officers, as well as engaged in data analysis of the survey results. He also helped create interview guides and conducted interviews with Annapolis police officers and other personnel. This work helped inform how APD can more effectively allocate law enforcement officers for particular duties, thereby contributing to improved public safety, enhanced operational efficiency, and strengthened community trust.
Annapolis Police Department Workload Study
Erika assisted with the quantitative and qualitative aspects of this project through survey creation as well as conducting and analyzing semi-structured interviews of police personnel.
Annapolis Police Department Workload Study
Torri helped to create surveys and interview guides, as well as conducted interviews with Annapolis police officers and city leadership to develop a plan for optimal officer staffing, deployment, response times, and effectiveness under budget constraints.
Behavioral Health and Public Safety Strategic Plan
Behavioral Health and Public Safety Strategic Plan
Pretrial Risk Across Maryland Jurisdictions using Client Legal Utility Engine (CLUE) Data
Jessica aided in evaluating pretrial risk assessment tools across the state. Her focus was understanding what the pretrial risk assessment tools used in each county across the state of Maryland looked like: how they differed, and how and when they were developed and evaluated. Jessica also looked for data points on pretrial release across the state and the judges and commissioners involved in making these decisions.
An Assessment of Pretrial Outcomes & Data Capacity
Sabrina compiled articles on the history of pretrial reform, risk assessments, and research conducted on racial disparities in pretrial outcomes across the United States. This then led to assisting with developing a timeline and writing up a final literature review. Sabrina also worked with some of the data by identifying whether the cases were in both case harvester and case searcher or if they were missing from one. Finally, Sabrina was tasked with developing potential templates for a monthly newsletter that would include recent research MCRIC had been working on.
Data Analytics from Body Worn Cameras to Improve De-escalation Skills for Well-being and Safety for All
Undergraduate Student Involvement across MCRIC Research Projects
Miguel is conducting statistical and spatial analyses of crime clustered around the jurisdictional borders between PG County and Washington DC. He is also assisting with ride-alongs with Prince George's County Police Department and conducting community interviews with residents who live near the border.
Jeymy worked as a research assistant, looking into the background and demographic information of PG County neighborhoods that are most effects by crime and violence.
Behavioral Health and Public Safety Strategic Plan
Pretrial Project Phase 2
Baybrook Community-Based Violence Intervention Program