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Bell, Dr. Stephen

Bell, Dr. Stephen
Title: Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
Department: Social Sciences
Office: Bede 460
Phone: 605-668-1465

 

EDUCATION

B.S., Criminal Justice, Liberty University
M.S., Criminal Justice - Public Administration, Liberty University
Ph.D., Criminal Justice - Leadership, Liberty University

 

COURSES TAUGHT

CJU 133 Intro to Criminal Justice
CJU 233 Policing in America
CJU 236 Criminal Investigations
CJU 240 Criminal Courts
CJU 286 Serial Killers, Spree Killers, and Mass Murderers
CJU 321 Victimology
CJU 340 Criminal Procedure
CJU 348 Drugs, Alcohol, and Crime
CJU 358 Institutional / Community-Based Corrections
CJU 444 Juvenile Justice
CJU 460 Criminal Law
CJU 461 Constitutional Law
CJU 475 Criminology
CJU 490 Senior Seminar

 

BIOGRAPHY

Professional Experience

  • Los Angeles Police Department- Officer, Detective, Supervising Detective, and Sergeant
    • Assignments include: Police Academy Instructor, Undercover Operations and Supervisor of Undercover Operations, Supervisor of Legal Affairs Division-Legal/Training Unit
  • Geneva College, Beaver Falls, PA- Criminal Justice Instructor
  • Johnston Community College, Smithfield, NC- Criminal Justice Instructor
  • Mount Marty University, Yankton, SD- Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice

Professional Organizations and Activities

  • Member of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences
  • Member of the American Society of Criminology
  • Tau Sigma Honor Society
  • Alpha Phi Sigma Criminal Justice Honor Society

Certifications/Licensure/Professional Associations

  • California Peace Officers Standards & Training- Basic, Intermediate, Advanced, and Supervisory Certifications
  • Academy Instructor Certification Course- Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced Certifications

 

RESEARCH INTERESTS

  • Discretion
  • Deterrence
  • Rational Choice Theory
  • Policing

 

PUBLICATIONS

Bell, S., Christian, D., Adams, J., Gordon, E., Wicker, J., & Russo, C. (2023). The transition to academia: Perspectives of former criminal justice professionals. Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences Today, 51(2).

Bell, S., & Adams, J. (2023). Do cops still care? A phenomenological exploration of narcotics (de)criminalization and officer discretion in Southern California. American Journal of Qualitative Research, 7(4). 159-181.

Bell, S. & Cliff, J. (2024). What does good look like? An examination of the perceived ideal archetype of law enforcement officers. [Manuscript pending submission for publication]. Criminal Justice Department, Mount Marty University.

 

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