~ RGVRC Affiliate Scholar ~

Bill Sandel, PhD, is an associate professor of criminology and criminal justice at Missouri State University (MSU). His research focuses on law enforcement tactics, the use of force, police training, and active shooter events. Sandel works with several agencies to provide research-based training throughout the state of Missouri. He runs a grant from the Missouri Office of Homeland Security to provide active shooter training statewide. Before working at MSU, Sandel served as the research specialist at the ALERRT Center at Texas State University and still works closely with the research department on several projects. Additionally, he is a certified instructor of the ALERRT Center’s Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE) course.