David A. Armstrong, PhD

darmstrong@mcneese.edu
Office: 233 Kaufman Hall
Phone: 337-475-5301
Currently Teaching

Spring 2010

Introduction to Criminal Justice
CJUS-111

Police and Policing
CJUS-271

Special Topics in Criminal Justice: Crime Control
CJUS-461/561
Research Interests
  • Law Enforcement Effectiveness
  • Firearms Training and Use
  • Crime and Criminal Justice Myths
  • Serial Killers
  • Constitutional Law
  • Crime Control Strategies
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    Education PhD - Criminal Justice
    Sam Houston State University (1998)

    MA - Criminal Justice Management and Administration
    University of Central Oklahoma (1989)

    BS - Liberal Arts
    University of Central Oklahoma (1989)
    Dissertation An Analysis of the Effects of Higher Education on the Career Paths of Texas Peace Officers
    Recent Publications "College for Cops: The Fast Track for Success" (with O. Elmer Polk).
    The Law Enforcement Trainer. September/October, 2002.

    "Higher Education and Law Enforcement Career Paths: Is the Road to Success Paved by Degree?" (with O. Elmer Polk).
    The Journal of Criminal Justice Education. Spring, 2001.

    "Historical Analysis of the Role of Higher Education in Law Enforcement and Its Impact on Police Performance and Career Paths." (with O. Elmer Polk).
    The Journal of Community Policing. Autumn, 1999.

    “Police Firearms: History.” 1995. The Encyclopedia of Police Science, William G. Bailey, editor. Garland Publishing: New York (with Gregory B. Morrison).
    Department of Social Sciences