Dr. Sue Carter Collins
Associate Professor of Criminal Justice
Faculty Associate, GSU Institute of Public Health
Education
- Ph.D. Criminology and Criminal Justice, Florida State University, 2000
- J.D., Florida State University College of Law, 1983
- M.S., Criminal Justice, Rollins College, 1977
- B.S., Criminology and Corrections, Florida State University, 1973
Research Interests
- Legal Issues in Policing
- Police Use of Force
- Police and Community Relations
- Criminal Justice Policy
- Race, Ethnicity, Class, and Gender Issues
- Sexual Harassment
Current Research Projects
- Sexual Harassment and Police Discipline: Who’s Policing the Police?
- Developing Long Range Strategies to Minimize Conflict and Foster Effective Relations Between the Police and Ethnic Communities [Working Title]
- Exploring the Relationship between Race and Police Use of Force in 21st Century America [Working Title]
Selected Publications
- Collins, S.C., & Vaughn, M.S. (2004). "Liability for Sexual Harassment in Criminal Justice Agencies." Journal of Criminal Justice, 32, 531-545.
- Vaughn, M.S., & Collins, S.C. (2004). "Medical Malpractice in Correctional Facilities: State Tort Remedies for Inappropriate and Inadequate Health Care Administered to Prisoners." Prison Journal, 84, 505-534.
- Collins, S.C. 2000. A descriptive historical analysis of the corrective and disciplinary actions taken by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission against Policemen in Florida who were administratively found guilty of sexual harassment between Jan. 1, 1993, and Dec. 31, 1997. Tallahassee, Fl.: Florida State University.
Courses Taught
- American Police System
- Legal Issues In Law Enforcement
- Criminal Justice Management
- Judicial System
- Adjudication of Criminal Cases
