Public Safety Innovation (PSI) Lab

About Us

Director

Edward R. Maguire

Edward Maguire is a professor of criminology and criminal justice at Arizona State University, where he also serves as founder and director of the Public Safety Innovation Lab (PSI Lab). He received his Ph.D. in Criminal Justice from the State University of New York at Albany in 1997.

Professor Maguire’s research focuses primarily on policing and violence. He is also interested in the application of criminology to the study of crime and justice issues in the developing world. His recent research has focused on police response to crowds, communication in policing, gang and gun violence, and officer health, wellness, and safety.

Professor Maguire has lectured or carried out research in 25 nations on five continents. He has also written or edited seven books and more than 125 journal articles, and book chapters on various themes related to policing, violence, and other issues in criminology.

Outside of his academic career, Maguire is a martial artist and Brazilian jiu-jitsu instructor.

Research Assistant

Nana Adwoa Ahenkan Agyapong

Nana Adwoa Ahenkan Agyapong is an international student pursuing a master's degree in criminology and criminal justice, focusing on the effect of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) on delinquent and criminal behavior.

She has a bachelor's in Political Science and Philosophy and a Master of Arts in International Relations and Diplomacy. She aspires to earn a PhD in Criminology and Criminal Justice.

She is dedicated to making a positive impact in every space she finds herself in. She is actively involved in extracurricular activities such as mentorship and tutoring. Nana Adwoa also writes blog posts and poetry exploring emotional well-being and the experiences of being a Ghanaian and African woman. 

She is working on two projects this year: one on crowd disorder during the Copa America soccer championship in Miami, and the other on fatal officer-involved shootings of people carrying sharp instruments.

Associate

Thais Moreira de Andrade

Thais Moreira de Andrade is a PhD student at ASU. Thais is interested in court proceedings and sexual violence. In her free time, Thais enjoys writing fiction and photographing the sunset. She is heavily involved in the PSI Lab's research portfolio on PTSD among first responders and current and former military service members.