Welcome to my professional site. I am Associate Director and Professor of the School of Criminal Justice and Director of the Police Staffing Observatory at Michigan State University (MSU). Formerly, I founded the Center for Anti-Counterfeiting and Product Protection and the Program on Police Consolidation and Shared Services at MSU as well as the Center on Quality Policing and the Police Recruitment and Retention Clearinghouse at the RAND Corporation. This website is a resource for those interested in learning more about my research.
An Expert with Decades of Research
Workforce Management
Dr. Wilson’s research spans police administration, from staffing and consolidation to community policing and resource allocation.
Brand Protection
Brand protection and the nature and response to counterfeit products are key aspects of Dr. Wilson’s research.
Public Safety
Gun violence, terrorism, internal security, and community crime are just a few areas of Dr. Wilson’s public safety expertise.
