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Dr. Thomas Johnson

Assistant Professor
Criminology and Criminal Justice Department
Belk 405C
828.227.2563
tjohnson@wcu.edu

 

Education:

Ph.D. – Instructional Systems, Leadership, and Workforce Development – Mississippi State University
M.A. – Psychology – University of West Florida
Graduate Studies – Criminal Justice – Fayetteville State University
Graduate Studies – Emergency Management – Eastern Kentucky University and UNC-Pembroke
B.S. – Criminal Justice – Troy State University
A.S. – Law Enforcement – Pensacola Junior College

Teaching Experience at WCU:

EDM-250 – Introduction to Emergency Management
EDM-300 – Methods of Disaster Research
EDM-324 – Emergency Planning
EDM-332 – Disaster Response Operations and Management
EDM-340 – Political and Policy Basis for Emergency and Disaster Management
EDM-406 – Issues in Incident Command
EDM-435 – Homeland Security
EDM-440 – Research Methods in Emergency and Disaster Management
EDM-441 – Research Methods Project
EDM-457 – Terrorism
EDM-460 – Case Studies in Emergency Management
EDM-493 – Special Topics (Crime and Disaster)
EDM-493 – Special Topics (Cyberterrorism)
CJ-150 – Introduction to Criminology and Criminal Justice
CJ-270 – Introduction to Forensics
CJ-300 – Research Methods and Writing
CJ-320 – Police in Society
CJ-352 – Research Methods for Criminal Justice
CJ-425 – Police Practices and Problems

Prior Teaching Experience:

Anderson University, Anderson, SC
CRJ-150 – Criminology
CRJ-301 – Research Methods in Criminal Justice
CRJ-601 – Research Methods in Criminal Justice

Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS
COE-8523 – Student Development Theory
PSY-1013 – General Psychology
PSY-4226 – Drug Use and Abuse

Marshall University, Huntington, WV
PSY-201 – General Psychology

University of West Florida, Pensacola, FL
CCJ- 3450 – Criminal Justice Management and Organization

Troy State University, Troy, AL
PSY-200 – General Psychology
PSY-350 – Theories of Personality

Pensacola Junior College, Pensacola, FL
CCJ-2650 – Narcotics and Drug Education

Scholarship:

Journal Articles:

Peer Reviewed:

Johnson, T., and Hunter, R. (2016). Changes in homeland security activities since 9/11: An examination of state and local law enforcement agencies’ practices. Police Practice and Research. 1-14. DOI: 10.1080/15614263.2016.1261253

Johnson, T., and Hansen, J. (2016). Law enforcement agencies’ participation in the military surplus equipment program.  Policing: An International Journal of Police Strategies & Management, 39(4). 791-806. DOI: 10.1108/PIJPSM-03-2016-0035

Johnson, T., and Frick. M. (2016). Investigation of millennial students’ responses to a shelter-in-place experience. Journal of Student Affairs Research and Practice, 53(4). 444-457. DOI: 10.1080/19496591.2016.1167064

Johnson, T. (2014). International students’ perceptions of shelter-in-place notifications: Implications for university officials.  Journal of International Students, 4(3). 247-261.

Johnson, T. (2013). Investigating differences in emergency notification system acquisition and implementation by higher education institutions. Journal of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, 10(2). 1-19.

Johnson, T. (2012). Emergency management students’ perceptions of the use of WebEOC® to create an authentic learning environment. Educational Media International, 49(3). 171-182.

Johnson, T. (2012) Effect of a marketing program on freshman student registration for an emergency notification system. Journal of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, 9(1). 1-17.

Stanny, C., and Johnson, T. (2000). Effects of stress induced by a simulated shooting on recall by police and citizen witnesses. The American Journal of Psychology, 113(3). 359-386.

Non-Peer Reviewed:

Johnson, T. (2008). Incorporating the campus radio station into your emergency communications plan. Campus Law Enforcement Journal, 38(3). 28-29.

Johnson, T. (1997). Understanding workplace aggression on campus. Campus Law Enforcement Journal, 27(3). 21-22, 24. 36.

Johnson, T. (1996). Workplace aggression: How safe is your department? The West Virginia Police Chief, 3(2). 24-28.

Johnson, T. (1992). Date rape: Differences in Attitudes between Genders. The Florida Police Chief. 18(6). 28-29, 61-62.

Book Chapters:

Caravelis, C., and Johnson, T. (2017). Developing Crisis Management and Emergency Plans. In K. Cragg & P. Schloss (Eds.), Organization and Administration in Higher Education (2nd ed.; pp. 259-283). New York: Routledge.

Johnson, T. (2016). Overview of the U.S. criminal justice system and safety tips for international students. In K. Bista & C. Foster (Eds.), Campus Support Services, Programs, and Policies for International Students (pp. 264-288). Hershey, PA: IGI Global.

Caravelis Hughes, C., and Johnson, T. (2012). Crisis management. In K. Cragg & P. Schloss (Eds.), Organization and Administration in Higher Education (pp. 239-264). Florence, KY: Routledge.

Professional Research Presentations:

Peer Reviewed:

Johnson, T. (2016, November). Investigation of Southeastern Colleges and Universities Sharing of Crime Prevention Information to International Students to Help Prevent Off-Campus Victimization. Paper presented at the 72nd Annual American Society of Criminologists Meeting, New Orleans, LA.

Johnson, T. (2015, September). Differences in Homeland Security Practices Immediately After 9/11 and Today Among Southern Law Enforcement Agencies. Paper presented at the 43rd Annual Southern Criminal Justice Association Conference, Charleston, SC.

Johnson, T., and Hunter, R. (2014, February). Changes in Homeland Security Activities since 9/11: An Examination of State and Local Law Enforcement Agencies Practices. Paper presented at the 51st Annual Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences Meeting, Philadelphia, PA.

Johnson, T. (2013, February). Assessing Gulum and Murray’s Framework for Acquiring Emergency Notification Systems at Colleges and Universities. Paper presented at the North Carolina Criminal Justice Association Annual Conference, Raleigh, NC.

Johnson, T.  (2012, September).  International Students’ Perceptions of a Shelter-In-Place Experience.  Paper presented at the 40th Annual Southeastern Criminal Justice Association Conference, Atlantic Beach, FL.

Johnson, T., and Summerton, S. (2012, June). Use of WebEOC to Create an Authentic Learning Environment. Paper presented at the 15th Annual Emergency Management Institute Higher Education Conference, Emmitsburg, MD.

Caravelis Hughes, C., Kopak, A., and Johnson, T. (2012, February). Bridging the Gap Between Researchers and Practitioners. Paper presented at the North Carolina Criminal Justice Association Conference, Raleigh, NC.

Johnson, T. (2003, December). Virtual Reality and the No Child Left Behind Act. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Career and Technical Education, Orlando, FL.

Johnson, T., and Stanny, C. (1994, March). Effects of a Traumatic Event upon Recall by Police Officers. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association, New Orleans, LA.

Non-Peer Reviewed:

Johnson, T. (2012, October). The Use of WebEOC to Enhance Student Soft Skill Development: What do the Preliminary Results Suggest? Paper presented at the Annual North Carolina Emergency Management Fall Conference, Hickory, NC.

Johnson, T. (2011, October). Introduction of WebEOC to the Curriculum. Paper presented at the Annual North Carolina Emergency Management Association Fall Conference, Hickory, NC.

Other Research:

Johnson, T. (2007). Effect of distance education technology as a training delivery system for rural and small law enforcement agencies. Dissertation Abstracts International, 71(03A). 926.

Johnson, T. (1993). The Effect of Active Involvement with a Traumatic Event on Recall by Law Enforcement Officers. (Unpublished master’s thesis). University of West Florida, Pensacola.

Supervised Student Projects:

Atha, S. (2016, April 4). Role of volunteer groups in disaster situations, Poster presented at the 18th Undergraduate Research Expo. Western Carolina University.

Atha, S. (2016, June 7). Assessment of student volunteer groups in disaster situations using Myer and Allen’s model of organizational commitment. Poster presented at the 18th Emergency Management Institute’s Higher Education Conference.  Emmitsburg, MD.

Bentley, J. (2016, April 4). An assessment of the Lexington (NC) water treatment plant. Poster presented at the 18th Undergraduate Research Expo. Western Carolina University.

Benton, M. (2017, March 30). Determining the Best Practices to Defend the Financial Services Sector through Undergraduate Research. Paper presented at the Western Carolina University 19th Undergraduate Research Expo. Cullowhee, NC.

Cameron, S. (2016, April 4). An assessment of Trenton Psychiatric Hospital (NJ): Their ability to respond to emergencies and terrorist attacks in a timely manner. Poster presented at the 18th Undergraduate Research Expo. Western Carolina University.

Clinton, P. (2016, June 7). An Assessment of the Jackson County (NC) 9-1-1 Center – How Well Does the Center Adhere To Best Practices for Radio Interoperability. Poster presented at the 18th Emergency Management Institute’s Higher Education Conference.  Emmitsburg, MD.

Ellington, T. (2017, March 30). An Assessment of Piedmont Natural Gas Inclusion of ESF 12 Energy Best Practices. Poster presented at the Western Carolina University 19th Undergraduate Research Expo. Cullowhee, NC.

Kakos, M. (2014, March 25). Student involvement in active shooter preparedness. Poster presented at the 15th Undergraduate Research Expo. Western Carolina University.

Lawson, S. (2017, March 30). Community Table Actions after a Disaster. Poster presented at the Western Carolina University 19th Undergraduate Research Expo. Cullowhee, NC.

Ritch, A. (2011, March 26). A theoretical framework for implementing emergency notification systems as the University of North Carolina member institutions. Poster presented at the 12th Undergraduate Research Expo. Western Carolina University.

Sweeney, M. (2016, April 4). An investigation of disaster mortuary operational response team (DMORT) region IV: Adherence to best practices as suggested by the research literature. Poster presented at the 18th Undergraduate Research Expo. Western Carolina University.

Underwood, J. (2016, April 4). A comparative study of the effect of active shooter training on first responder response to mass casualty events. Poster presented at the 18th Undergraduate Research Expo. Western Carolina University.

Warren, C. (2016, April 7). Assessment of a telecommunications company’s compliance with best practice for emergency preparedness for a small community.  Poster presented at the 30th National Conference on Undergraduate Research. University of North Carolina – Asheville.

Google Scholar Profile

Technical Reports:

Johnson, T., (2017) University of Maryland – College Park Assessment Report. Gainesville, VA: Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies.

Johnson, T. (2017). Bryant University Assessment Report. Gainesville, VA: Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies.

Johnson, T. (2016). University of South Carolina Division of Law Enforcement and Safety Assessment Report. Gainesville, VA: Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies.

Johnson, T. (2016). Georgia Tech University Police Department Assessment Report. Gainesville, VA: Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies.

Johnson, T. (2015) University of Pennsylvania Police Department Assessment Report. Gainesville, VA: Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies.

Johnson, T. (2015) Purdue University Police Department Assessment Report. Gainesville, VA: Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies.

Johnson, T. (2015). Weare (NH) Police Department Assessment Report. Gainesville, VA: Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies.

Johnson, T. (2015). University of Virginia Police Department Assessment Report. Gainesville, VA: Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies.

Johnson, T. (2014). College of Charleston (SC) Department of Public Safety Assessment Report. Gainesville, VA: Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies.

Johnson, T. (2013). Taylor Mill (KY) Police Department Assessment Report. Gainesville, VA: Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies.

Johnson, T. (2013). University of New Hampshire Police Department Assessment Report. Gainesville, VA: Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies.

Johnson, T. (2013). University of Texas at Arlington Police Department Assessment Report. Gainesville, VA: Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies.

Johnson, T., et al. (2012). Research-Based Disaster Exercise Evaluation Project for Robeson County, North Carolina. Pembroke, NC: University of North Carolina – Pembroke.

Johnson, T. (2012). Vanderbilt University Police Department Assessment Report. Gainesville, VA: Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc.

Johnson, T. (2011). University of Houston – Clear Lake Police Department Assessment Report. Gainesville, VA: Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc.

Johnson, T. (2010). Laconia (NH) Police Department Assessment Report. Gainesville, VA: Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc.

Johnson, T. (2009). Emmaus (PA) Police Department Assessment Report. Gainesville, VA: Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc.

Johnson, T. (2009). Arkansas State University Police Department Assessment Report. West Hartford, CT: International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators.

Johnson, T. (2008). Marshall County (IA) Sheriff’s Department Assessment Report. Gainesville, VA: Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc.

Faculty Advisor:

2015-2016:
Student Veteran’s Association

2014-2015:
Student Veteran’s Association

2013-2014:
Student Veterans Association
Corps of Cadets

2012-2013:
Future Business Leaders Association
Student Veterans Association

2011-2012:
Future Business Leaders Association
Student Veterans Association

Law Enforcement Work Experience:

Professional Memberships:

Other Activities:

University of Maryland – College Park Department of Public Safety
Bryant University (RI) Department of Public Safety
University of South Carolina Division of Law Enforcement and Safety
Georgia Tech Police Department
University of Pennsylvania Police Department
Purdue University (IN) Police Department
Weare (NH) Police Department
University of Virginia Police Department
College of Charleston (SC) Department of Public Safety
Taylor Mill (KY) Police Department
University of New Hampshire Police Department
University of Texas at Arlington Police Department
Vanderbilt University (TN) Police Department
University of Houston – Clear Lake (TX) Police Department
Laconia (NH) Police Department
Emmaus (PA) Police Department
Marshall County (IA) Sheriff’s Department
Arkansas State University Police Department
University of New Hampshire Police Department
Palatine (IL) Police Department
Miami Township (OH) Police Department
Delhi Township (OH) Police Department
Arizona State University Police Department