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About the CEBCP Distinguished Achievement Award in Evidence-Based Crime Policy

The Center for Evidence-Based Crime Policy established the “CEBCP Distinguished Achievement Award in Evidence-Based Crime Policy” in 2010. Consistent with the mission of the Center, this award recognizes outstanding achievements and contributions by individuals in academia, practice, or the policy arena who are committed to a leadership role in advancing the use of scientific research evidence in decisions about crime and justice policies. This role includes notable efforts in connecting researchers with criminal justice institutions, or advancing scientific research more generally in crime and justice.

Congratulations to Anthony Braga (University of Pennsylvania) and Jerry Lee (SpotQ; The Jerry Lee Foundation), the 2024 Recipients of the Distinguished Achievement Award!

Distinguished Achievement Award Recipients

Professor of Criminology, University of Pennsylvania
2024 Recipient
President, SpotQ and The Jerry Lee Foundation
2024 Recipient
82nd Attorney General of the United States
2022 Recipient
Executive Deputy Commissioner, New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services
2019 Recipient
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Professor of Criminology, University of Queensland (Australia)
2019 Recipient
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Former President, The Police Foundation
2018 Recipient
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Professor, School of Criminal Justice, Michigan State University
2018 Recipient
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Professor of Sociology and Criminology, The Pennsylvania State University
2017 Recipient
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Public Safety Director, CNA, and former Director of the National Institute of Justice (1982-1990)
2017 Recipient
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Professor of Law Emeritus, University of Wisconsin
2015 Recipient
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Professor, Northwestern University
2015 Recipient
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Director, Scottish Institute for Policing Research Professor, University of Dundee
2014 Recipient
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President, John Jay College of Criminal Justice
2014 Recipient
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Robinson Professor, George Mason University; Formally U.S. Assistant Attorney General, Office of Justice Programs
2013 Recipient
Director and Professor, Institute of Criminology, Cambridge University (UK) Distinguished Univerity Professor, University of Maryland
2013 Recipient
Secretary, California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
2012 Recipient
Professor Emeritus, University of New Brunswick
2012 Recipient
Cambridge University; National Policing Improvement Agency (retired)
2011 Recipient
Professor Emeritus, University of Maryland
2011 Recipient
Professor, Stanford University Law School
2011 Recipient
Executive Director, Major City Chiefs; Chief, Charlotte-Mecklenburg (NC) Police Department (Retired)
2010 Recipient