Appalachian State University 215 Mesa Way

KENNETH L. MULLEN, Ph.D.

Appalachian State University 215 Mesa Way Government and Justice Studies West Jefferson, NC Boone, NC 28608 Phone: (336) 982-4468 Phone: (828) 262-6096 EDUCATION Ph.D. Criminal Justice, SUNY, Albany, 1996. Dissertation: "Diffusion of Innovation and Law Enforcement: The Computerization of City Police Agencies."

M.S., Criminal Justice, California State University, Sacramento, 1989.

B.S., Criminal Justice, California State University, Hayward, 1988.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Associate Professor, Criminal Justice, Appalachian State University: July 2002-Present Director, Masters of Science in Criminal Justice and Criminology: July 2006-May 2016 Director, Undergraduate 2+2 program (off-campus): Fall 2008-Fall 2012 CJ Curriculum Chair: Fall 2006-2010

Assistant Professor, Criminal Justice, Appalachian State University: July 1996- June 2002

College Instructor, Criminal Justice, Appalachian State University: July 1992- June 1996

Police Officer (disability retirement), City of Foster City, Foster City, Ca.: Mar 1982 - Jul 1986. Patrol Officer: March 1982-June 1986 *In-House Training Officer: Responsible for weekly in-house training for Patrol Division *Assistant Academy Instructor (role playing scenarios), Alameda County Police Academy: Assist with assessment during final phase of academy training. *Background Investigator: Conducted background investigations on police officer candidates, police dispatchers and other personnel.

US Army: (Vietnam Era Veteran) Aug 1973 - Dec 1981 Explosive Ordnance Disposal: Sept 1978 - Dec 1981 54th EOD, Ft Monmouth, NJ: Security/Explosive Specialist (SGT): Assigned to U.S. Secret Service- Coordinated training and security during Presidential and VIP protection details. Military Police: Aug 1973 - Sept 1978. PUBLICATIONS

“History of Winston-Salem Police 1913-2013” On-line @ http://www.cityofws.org/departments/police

“Eyewitness Testimony” in The Encyclopedia of American Law and Criminal Justice. Edited by David Schultz. New York: Facts on File, Inc, 2012

“August Vollmer” in Encyclopedia of Criminology. Edited by Richard Wright and. J. Mitchell Miller. New York: Routledge, 2005.

“O.W. Wilson” in Encyclopedia of Criminology. Edited by Richard Wright and. J. Mitchell Miller. New York: Routledge, 2005.

“RICO” in Encyclopedia of American Conspiracy Theories. Edited by Peter Knight. Santa Barbara, Ca: ABC-CLIO Publishers: 2003

“Alan Burg” in Encyclopedia of American Conspiracy Theories. Edited by Peter Knight. Santa Barbara, Ca: ABC-CLIO Publishers: 2003

“The Death of Vincent Foster Jr.” in Encyclopedia of American Conspiracy Theories. Edited by Peter Knight. Santa Barbara, Ca: ABC-CLIO Publishers: 2003

“Crime on Campus: A Survey of Space Users.” Crime Prevention and Community Safety: An International Journal Vol 3 n 4 (Fall 2001): 33-46. (with Matthew B. Robinson)

“Levels of Software Adoption by City Police Agencies”. in Criminal Justice Technology in the 21 st Century, pp 65-82. Edited by Laura J. Moriarty and David L. Carter. Springfield, Il: Charles C. Thomas Publisher: 1998.

“Gang Membership: Opportunity, Poverty, and Rebelliousness.” South African Journal of Criminology Vol 10 no 2 (1997):1-8. (with James Houston)

“A Planned Change Perspective in Community Policing” National Institute of Justice, Community Policing Consortium (1997) http://www.commuitypolicing.org/publications (with Michael L. Barker)

"The Computerization of the Police: Fitting Technology to Style." Police Computer Review Vol 4 no 2. (1995): 17-21.

"California's Agencies on Computer's Cutting Edge." The Peace Officers Research Association of California's Vol 26 no. 8 (1994): 21. "Cross-Deputization in Indian Country." Police Studies Vol 16 no. 4 (Winter 1993): 157-66. (with Michael L. Barker).

"A Perspective on Determinate Sentencing," Criminal Justice Policy Review Vol 4 no. 3 (Fall 93): 201-13. (with M.G. Neithercutt and B.G. Carmichael).

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES Conference Papers:

“The 1967 Winston-Salem Riots: Lessons from the Past” Feb 2017, Raleigh, NC. NC Criminal Justice Association

“Criminal Justice Programs in NC Roundtable” Feb 2016, Raleigh, NC. NC Criminal Justice Association

“Criminal Justice Programs in NC Roundtable” Feb 2015, Raleigh, NC. NC Criminal Justice Association

“Criminal Justice Programs in NC Roundtable” Feb 2014, Raleigh, NC. NC Criminal Justice Association.

“Criminal Justice Programs in NC Roundtable” Feb 2013, Raleigh, NC. NC Criminal Justice Association.

“Criminal Justice Graduate Programs in NC Roundtable” Feb 2012, Raleigh, NC. NC Criminal Justice Association.

“Criminal Justice Graduate Programs in NC” Feb 2011, Raleigh, NC. NC Criminal Justice Association.

“Implications of North Carolina’s Law Enforcement K-9 Policies” March 2005 Chicago, IL, Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences

“K-9 Units in North Carolina City Police Agencies” Sept 2004 Southern Criminal Justice Association

“K-9 Units in North Carolina Sheriff Offices” (With Bill Cassie) Sept 2003 Southern Criminal Justice Association

“K-9 Units in North Carolina Police” (With Bill Cassie) Sept 1999 Southern Criminal Justice Association

“Internet Cheating in Academia “(with Bill Cassie) and AStudent=s Perception of Campus Crime” (with Matt Robinson) Sept 1998 Southern Criminal Justice Association

“Career Paths of North Carolina Police Chief” (with Chris Laws) and Roundtable on AStudent Participation in Criminal Justice Conferences” Sept 1997 Southern Criminal Justice Association

"Diffusion of Innovation and Law Enforcement: The Computerization of Police." Mar 10 1994. Boston, MA. Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences.

"The Police and Diffusion of Innovation: Computerization of Police." Oct 29 1993. Phoenix, AZ. American Society of Criminology.

"Robbery Offenders and Court Dispositions." Oct 93. Charleston, SC. Southern Criminal Justice Association.

"Cross-Deputization in Indian Country." March 93. Kansas City, MO. American Criminal Justice Society.

"The Computerization of Police: Fitting Technology to Style." Nov 92. New Orleans, LA. American Society of Criminology.

Southern Criminal Justice Association. Oct 92. Session chairperson and discussant.

"Community Policing: Implementation and Planning" American Society of Criminology (San Francisco), 1991

"A Planned Changed Perspective in Community Policing." Hindelang Research Colloquium (Albany, NY), 1991.

"Robbery in a System Context." (with Marc Neithercutt) Western and Pacific Association of Criminal Justice Educators (Los Angeles), 1988.

Professional Organizations:

Retired Peace Officers Association of California. Southern Criminal Justice Association. American Criminal Justice Society. North Carolina Criminal Justice Association 2nd Vice President – 2015-2016 President 2012-2013 1st Vice President 2011-2012 2nd Vice Present: 2009-2011 Board Member: 2008-2009 President: 2001-2002 Vice-President: 2000-2001 Professional Service:

Member: North Carolina Education and Training Standards Commission Member: Higher Education for Law Enforcement Officers

Chair, North Carolina Education and Training Standards Commission’s Program Evaluation Committee

Police K9 Seminar, in cooperation with the North Carolina Justice Academy-West Campus: May 2003

Police K9 Seminar, in cooperation with the North Carolina Justice Academy-West Campus: Feb 2001

Member: City of Forest City, Forest City (NC) Police Department Sergeant Promotion Board Spring 2014 Fall 2012 Spring 2009

Member: City of Hickory, Hickory Police Department Promotion Board Spring 2008 Spring 2007 Fall 2006 Spring 2005

University/Department Service:

Member: University search committee: Associate-Vice Chancellor for Equity, Diversity, and Compliance 2013-2014

Chair: Master of Science in Criminal Justice and Criminology Planning Committee 2004- 2006

Chair: Criminal Justice Search Committee 2013, 2010, 2008, 2006-2007 2005

Member: PS/CJ Chair Search Committee 2006-2007

Member: NC Criminal Justice Education and Standards Commission: Program (Higher Education) Evaluation Committee 2003-Present

Member: College of Arts and Sciences Scholarship Committee 2002-2004

Faculty Advisor: ASU Jujitsu Club, 2008-2014

Faculty Advisor: Forensic Science Club, 2000-2004 Faculty Advisor: Student Veterans Association 1993-2000 (Winner of "Best New Student Organization: 1994-95")

Awards/Nominations

Nominated "Advisor of the Year: 2016-2017” for the College of Arts and Sciences

Nominated “Jimmy Smith’s ASU Outstanding Service Award” 2010

North Carolina Outstanding Criminal Justice Educator award 2008, NC Criminal Justice Association

Nominated “Teacher of the Year: 2006-2007 for the College of Arts and Sciences by the ASU Student Government Association

Nominated "Advisor of the Year: 2005-2006" for the College of Arts and Sciences

Advisor of the Year: 2000-2001 College of Arts and Sciences

Teacher of the Year: 1996-97 for the College of Arts and Sciences by the ASU Student Government Association

Nominated "Advisor of the Year: 2002-2003" for the College of Arts and Sciences

Nominated "Teacher of the Year: 1994-95" for the College of Arts and Sciences by the ASU Student Government Association

Nominated "Teacher of the Year: 1998-99" for the College of Arts and Sciences by the ASU Student Government Association