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Dearis Hoard, Ph.D.

Adjunct Faculty and Doctoral Faculty Advisor

dearis.hoard@franklin.edu

Education

2019
Walden University (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
Doctor of Philosophy, Criminal Justice
2017
Xavier University (Cincinnati, Ohio)
Master of Science, Criminal Justice
2016
University of Louisville (Louisville, Kentucky)
Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice

Certifications

2013
Peace Officer Professional Standards, Commonwealth of Kentucky

Work Experience

2022 - Present
Walden University, Contributing Faculty
2021 - Present
Franklin University, Adjunct Faculty
2021 - Present
Eastern New Mexico University, Lecturer of Criminal Justice
2020 - 2021
Eastern New Mexico University, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
2019 - Present
Heartful Editor, Academic Writing Coach and Editor
2017 - 2018
Louisville Metro/Jefferson County Government, Homicide Detective, Louisville, Kentucky
2013 - Present
Louisville Metro/Jefferson County Government, Police Officer/Police Training Officer, Louisville, Kentucky

Publications & Presentations

Hoard, D. (2020, Sep. 08). Police Officers' Perceptions of Wearable Video Systems Regarding Police Misconduct. Southern Criminal Justice Association 2020 Research Showcase, Virtual.
Hoard, D. (2020). Assessing Complaints Against Police Officers With Wearable Video Systems. ACJS Today. ACJS Today, 46 (4), 32-37.
Hoard, D. (2019, Sep. 22). The Impact of Wearable Video Systems in Law Enforcement. Walden University Dissertation Intensive Retreat, Phoenix, AZ.

Professional Service

2020
Member, Board of Directors
Free2Hope, Inc.