Public Safety Innovation (PSI) Lab
Cutting-Edge Public Safety Research
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. Particularly, her work aims to understand how individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their loved ones comprehend, interact, and are affected by the justice system and its actors, with a special focus on health and public safety. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her dogs, gardening, and attending concerts.
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.