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Scott M. Mourtgos, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of South Carolina. His applied research program focuses on policing practices, with specific interests in police personnel, interview and interrogation methods, crime deterrence policies, and the use of criminal justice data analysis to evaluate outcomes linked to policy change and operational tactics. Prior to entering academia, he served for 20 years in law enforcement, holding a variety of roles, including that of a police executive. He is a graduate of the FBI National Academy (Session 280) and has received numerous honors, including induction into the Evidence-Based Policing Hall of Fame at George Mason University’s Center for Evidence-Based Crime Policy.