James Golden
Professor at Law, University of Arkansas at Little Rock4 Followers
Dr. James Golden is a leading voice in Criminal Justice at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, where he guides impactful research. As a Professor, he brings a truly unique perspective, built upon a substantial career that seamlessly blends academic rigor with practical law enforcement experience. Before joining the university faculty, he served as the Senior Research Coordinator at the Criminal Justice Institute, playing a key role in projects that successfully bridged the gap between theoretical concepts and real-world application. His earlier years as a Detective Sergeant with the Jonesboro Police Department provided him with invaluable, firsthand insights into the intricate realities of criminal investigations and daily police operations.
His influence extends well beyond the university campus. Dr. Golden has shared his deep expertise through training and consulting engagements with nationally recognized bodies such as The Police Executive Research Forum and the National Sheriff's Association. These roles have allowed him to contribute significantly to shaping policy and practice on a national level, helping to foster the development of more effective and informed strategies within law enforcement agencies across the country.
Dr. Golden's academic foundation is as diverse as his professional journey. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Radio-Television and a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology, both earned at Arkansas State University. He continued his studies at Arkansas State, completing a Master of Public Administration, which further refined his skills in public sector leadership and policy analysis. His educational path culminated with a Ph.D. from Sam Houston State University, where his extensive research laid the groundwork for much of his subsequent teaching and professional contributions.
Within the classroom, Dr. Golden is deeply committed to creating an engaging and dynamic learning environment. He actively encourages his students to think critically and apply complex theoretical concepts to practical, real-world criminal justice scenarios. His unwavering dedication to both insightful research and impactful education has established him as a highly respected figure in the field, playing a vital role in inspiring and preparing the future leaders and scholars of criminal justice.
External Link ualr.edu/www/ His influence extends well beyond the university campus. Dr. Golden has shared his deep expertise through training and consulting engagements with nationally recognized bodies such as The Police Executive Research Forum and the National Sheriff's Association. These roles have allowed him to contribute significantly to shaping policy and practice on a national level, helping to foster the development of more effective and informed strategies within law enforcement agencies across the country.
Dr. Golden's academic foundation is as diverse as his professional journey. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Radio-Television and a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology, both earned at Arkansas State University. He continued his studies at Arkansas State, completing a Master of Public Administration, which further refined his skills in public sector leadership and policy analysis. His educational path culminated with a Ph.D. from Sam Houston State University, where his extensive research laid the groundwork for much of his subsequent teaching and professional contributions.
Within the classroom, Dr. Golden is deeply committed to creating an engaging and dynamic learning environment. He actively encourages his students to think critically and apply complex theoretical concepts to practical, real-world criminal justice scenarios. His unwavering dedication to both insightful research and impactful education has established him as a highly respected figure in the field, playing a vital role in inspiring and preparing the future leaders and scholars of criminal justice.
Publications
8 - Genome rearrangements during Anabaena heterocyst differentiation,Canadian Journal of Botany
James W. Golden ,
, 2098-2102, 1988-10-01
10 - The Issue of Character in the Presidential Contest of 1996,American Behavioral Scientist
JAMES L. GOLDEN ,
, 994-1000, 1997-08-01
14 - The Clinton Factor in the Presidential Contest of 2000,American Behavioral Scientist
JAMES L. GOLDEN ,
, 2269-2287, 2001-08-01
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