Managing interoperable communications

Entry level assessment center (ELAC) predictors for success as law enforcement officers: a pilot study

Challenges & recommendations for the aspiring women police leaders

Cedarville University, located in southwest Ohio, is an accredited, Christ-centered, Baptist institution with an enrollment of 4,550 undergraduate, graduate, and online students in more than 150 areas of study. Founded in 1887, Cedarville is recognized nationally for its authentic Christian community, rigorous academic programs, strong graduation, and retention rates, accredited professional and health science offerings, and high student engagement ranking. For more information about the University, visit www.cedarville.edu.

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Professor Oliver serves as Director of the Criminal Justice Program. Prior to coming to Cedarville in 2005, he served for 27 years in law enforcement, including as Chief of Police in the cities of Fairborn, Grandview Heights, and Cleveland, Ohio, and as Ranger Chief of Cleveland Metropolitan Parks. He also spent 11 years as a trooper with the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Professor Oliver serves as a Crown Financial Ministries budget coach and seminar instructor, as well as being a consultant and trainer for the International Association of Chiefs of Police and Ohio Association of Chiefs of Police.

Community-based Policing

Improper / Proper Use of Force

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Biased-based Policing

Protecting our Students in School

Expert Comments on Police Work

Can diverse police departments ease community tension?

Cedarville prof, former police chief reacts to Dallas shooting

3 questions with former police chief Patrick Oliver

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Associate Professor of Criminal Justice

It’s a recurring subject that is dividing parts of society. What is the proper amount and when can and should police use force? With increased media coverage, very public trials and a country that is seeing deep divisions between law enforcement and the people it is intended to protect – each case of an officer using force now comes with an enormous amount of scrutiny. So, what are the laws pertaining to the proper use of force? What deems an action an improper use of force? How are officers trained and are they properly equipped when confronting a situation? Do these laws need updating? There are a lot of questions to be asked and that’s where the experts from Cedarville University can help. Dr. Patrick Oliver serves as Director of the Criminal Justice Program at Cedarville University. He has over 27 years experience in law enforcement and is an expert in the areas of proper and improper use of force.  He was also he chief of police in Cleveland and suburban Columbus, Ohio. Patrick is available to speak with media regarding this issue – simply click on his icon to arrange an interview.  

It is time to finally change the laws regarding use of force? Let our experts explain.

Dr. Patrick Oliver, associate professor of criminal justice at Cedarville University, was interviewed on New Day concerning the recent acquittal of a Cleveland police officer. Dr. Oliver is a former chief of police in Cleveland.

CNN Seeks Police Insight from Dr. Patrick Oliver

Dr. Patrick Oliver, director of criminal justice program at Cedarville University (Ohio), comments on the recent Grand Jury decisions during an interview with WDTN TV in Dayton.

Former Police Chief Comments on Grand Jury Decisions

There may not be another profession in the United States that is under more scrutiny than the police profession. In an exclusive interview with Sharon Bowes from NewsPoint360, Cedarville University Director of Criminal Justice Dr. Patrick Oliver gives practical steps in hiring and retaining good police officers.

The Importance of Effective Police Hiring and Retention

It seems that an active shooting occurs in America every day. What is at the root of this escalating violence? Dr. Patrick Oliver, former chief of police in Cleveland and current associate professor of criminal justice at Cedarville University in Ohio, di

Active Shooter

The increase of police officers being shot while on duty is rising in America. One former police chief believes that having stronger a stronger relationship between the community and police officers is an important step in reducing this violence against o

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