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 Criminal Justice Council
- Criminal Justice Educators of New York State (CJENYS)
