James Truitt
Professor
Degree Information
Master of Public Administration (MPA), John Jay College of Criminal Justice - 1999
B.S. Police Science, John Jay College of Criminal Justice - 1996
A.A.S. Criminal Justice, Dutchess Community College - 1989
Courses Taught
CRJ 214 Perspectives on Police Community Relations
CRJ 215 Constitutional Criminal Procedure
CRJ 233 Ethics in Criminal Justice
Police Basic Training Courses (PBT) Program
Primary Area of Expertise
Community policing
Public service applied ethics
Police use-of-force
Criminal justice administration
Organizational leadership
Critical incident prevention, response and recovery
Honors and Awards
Various USCG and police service awards
Professional Experience
Over 36 years of public safety and service experience including: United States Coast Guard, Dutchess County Sheriff Corrections, Town of Poughkeepsie Police Department, and the Red Hook Police Department
Volunteer Work or Group Affiliations
Ulster County Crime Victims Assistance Program
Ulster County Criminal Justice Council
Active Member of SUNY Ulster Campus Governance Leadership
Criminal Justice Educators of New York State (CJENYS)
