Brett Garland, PhD

Dr. Brett Garland is a professor and head of the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Missouri State University. He earned his Ph.D. from the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of Nebraska in 2007. Dr. Garland’s professional experience includes working as a pre-release coordinator for the Indiana Department of Corrections and as a case worker in a juvenile group home. His research interests focus on police and correctional staff work attitudes, the impact of behavioral strategies in correctional settings, and public opinion on justice-related topics.