School of Criminology and Security Studies Indiana State University

03/16/2025

We will be hosting a retirement reception for Professor Lisa Decker on April 15, 2025. This will be held at the McKee Family Heritage Lounge, located in Tirey Hall. This event will run from 2p.m to 4p.m. Everyone is welcome to stop by and wish Lisa a great retirement as she retires at the end of the semester. Light refreshments will be provided. Any questions please contact [email protected].

03/13/2025

Congratulations to School of Criminology and Security Studies Graduate Research Assistant Shelby Koch who did an amazing job presenting her research on "Police Practices in Adult Missing Person Cases" today at the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences Annual Conference.

03/13/2025

The School of Criminology and Security Studies will host our annual criminology career fair on April 2, 2025. The fair will have over 45 agencies representing local, state, federal, and private sector entities. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Sycamore Banquet Center, located at the Hulman Memorial Student Union (550 Chestnut St.). Students from all majors are welcome to attend. Students should dress in business casual. Any questions about the event should be directed to [email protected].

12/30/2024

The fall 2024 newsletter is available on our updated website. Take a few minutes to read through all the great things that have gone on in the School of Criminology and Security Studies this past year. We continue to grow, hiring a new faculty member, Dr. Cassandra Dodge, and our cyber program is the fastest growing major at Indiana State University. Click the link below to read through the newsletter.

Recent Department News Welcome Dr. Cassandra Dodge! Dr. Dodge did her graduate studies at Illinois State, and she chose to pursue a PhD in Criminology at the University of South Florida. While completing her PhD coursework, she also completed a graduate certificate in digital forensics.We would like...

10/11/2024

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10/03/2024

The School of Criminology and Security Studies continues to grow. With the fastest growing major at ISU--Cybercriminology, we are hiring a new instructor. Find more information in the link:

10/02/2024

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2024
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Loomis appointed Chief of Police for Indiana State

Effective September 30, 2024, Indiana State University alum Ian Loomis will lead Indiana State University’s Police Department as Police Chief and Director of Public Safety. The appointment comes after a thorough, comprehensive search.
“I am honored to be your new Police Chief at Indiana State University. My focus will be on creating a safe and secure environment through strong community relationships, open communication, and proactive engagement,” said Chief Loomis.
Loomis brings decades of law enforcement experience to Indiana State University. He has been a member of Indiana State’s Police Department since 2005, serving as a Patrol Officer, Corporal, Sergeant, and Captain, and was the Interim Director of Public Safety and Chief of Police as of May 11, 2024. He previously served the Vigo County Sheriff’s Department as a Deputy Correctional Officer and the Sugar Creek Fire Department as a firefighter/E.M.T.
Loomis’ achievements include being recognized as the 2008 Kevin Artz Outstanding Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award, 2018 Indiana State University Presidents Medallion recipient, four-time recipient of the Indiana State University Police Department Life Saving Award, 26-time recipient of the Indiana State University Police Department Police Star Award, and 15-time recipient of the Indiana State University Police Department Exceptional Service Award.
Loomis graduated from Indiana State University with a degree in Criminology and from the FBI National Academy (Criminal Justice/Investigations).

09/24/2024

https://www.wthitv.com/news/indiana-state-universitys-high-tech-crime-unit-swears-in-new-student-investigators/article_c59f57a6-79e6-11ef-b3b5-2b1c5c857363.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawFe7BhleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHdK7F6H762faTsN4Q6QseV78lXMDrj-Ljed83dy9JWawDXvK31tTh1KjLQ_aem_zcD7BHo65QROB0jsJ3nRhA

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) - Officials with Indiana State University's High Tech Crime Unit have officially welcomed 7 new members to it's ranks.

09/17/2024

08/28/2024

https://www.wthitv.com/news/indiana-state-universitys-high-tech-crime-unit-helps-investigate-real-crimes-in-vigo-county/article_a556c70a-64af-11ef-a2bb-7f8e498e01a9.html

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) - Indiana State University's partnership with the Vigo County Prosecutors Office has student investigators helping solve real life crimes.