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

Isabella E. Castillo

Isabella E. Castillo is a doctoral student in Arizona State University's School of Criminology and Criminal Justice. Her research interests are broadly centered on the multifaceted relationships between disability, intersectionality, policing, and wellbeing. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her dogs, gardening, and attending concerts. She primarily assists with the PSI Lab's work on crowd violence during the 2024 Copa América final.

Associates

Anthony Becker

Anthony Becker is a criminal justice undergraduate at Southern New Hampshire University and a Senior Research Investigator at Sedgwick Claims Management Services. His interests focus on intelligence analysis, public safety, and the impact of emerging technologies on security environments. He works on the PSI Lab's Copa América project focused on crowd violence. 

Mark Garland

Mark Garland is a PhD student in Industrial-Organizational (I/O) Psychology at Grand Canyon University. He assists with the PSI Lab's work on mental health, grit, and resilience among first responders and military populations. Learn more about his work on his website and LinkedIn.

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.

Svetlana Werstler

Svetlana Werstler is a graduate student in Arizona State University’s School of Criminology and Criminal Justice. Her research interests include policing and recidivism, with a focus on how evidence-based practices can shape more effective and fair approaches in the criminal justice system. In her free time, Svetlana enjoys going to the gym and hiking. She works on the PSI Lab's Copa América project focused on crowd violence.