Public Safety Innovation (PSI) Lab

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.

Deborah Park is a doctoral student in Criminology and Criminal Justice at Arizona State University and a research assistant with the Public Safety Innovation Lab. She supports the lab’s applied research through literature reviews and research synthesis, data collection and analysis, and project development. Her broader research focuses on how criminal legal institutions, policies, and systems shape experiences and outcomes across the life course, particularly in the areas of trauma, reentry and community supervision, juvenile justice, disability, and LGBTQ+ populations. Beyond criminology, Deborah enjoys reading, writing, and crafts.

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 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.

Ria Bagga is a recent graduate of UCLA, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Anthropology. Her research interests include criminal justice, criminology, violence, public perceptions of crime, and the relationship between behavior and crime. She is currently an associate/affiliate with the Public Safety Innovation Lab, contributing to research examining issues related to policing and public safety. Outside of research, she enjoys watching documentaries and going on walks.

Bandar Aldhahri is a master’s student in Criminology and Criminal Justice at Arizona State University. He is exploring different areas of criminology and criminal justice, with particular interest in crime analysis and criminal profiling. He is currently involved in meta-analysis work with the PSI Lab. In his free time, Bandar enjoys photography and traveling.