David Hamilton- Scholarly Activities
Courses taught:
- Introduction to Law Enforcement
- Constitutional Law
Research Interests: Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, Louisiana Legislative Liaison lobbying on behalf of Criminal Justice and Local Government issues, Crimes of Fraud, Forgery and Identity Theft, Narcotics Investigations, Special Weapons and Tactics Tactical Entry team member specializing in Hostage Rescue, High Risk warrants and Barricaded Suspects,Law Enforcement Recruiting, Public Relations, Constitutional Law,State and Local Government, Public Sector Administration.
Experience/Specialty areas:
- 5 yr. member of the Special Response Team: Tactical Entry Team
- Financial Crimes Division
- Narcotics Division
- Uniform Patrol
- Recruiting Division
- Legislative Liaison lobbying during legislative sessions in regards to Civil Service issues, labor, Criminal Justice System and Law Enforcement. Experience in with regards to testifying in both Senate and House committee hearings.
- Police Academy instructor teaching Ethical Dilemmas in Law Enforcement and effective study habits for new recruits.
Grants Activities: As grants coordinator, Professor Hamilton works closely with the following agencies acquiring and managing grants for the Baton Rouge City Police Department and surrounding area law enforcement agencies.
- DOJ - Department of Justice
- BJA - Bureau of Justice Assistance, under DOJ
- COPS- Community Oriented Policing Services, under DOJ
- DHS - Department of Homeland Security
- FHWA - Federal Highway Administration
- NITSA - National Institute of Traffic Safety Administration
- LCLE - Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement
- LHSC - Louisiana Highway Safety Commission
Conferences Attended:
• Louisiana Forgery and Fraud Investigators Association Conference
Professional Organization memberships:
- Louisiana Forgery and Fraud Investigators Association
- The National Association of the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP)
- R.O.C.I.C. Regional Organized Crime Intelligence (Intel Organization)
- Baton Rouge Area Bank Security Association (BRABSA)
- Baton Rouge City Union of Police
- Baton Rouge Area Mutual Aid Systems (BRAMAS)
Community Service: - Fund Raising Committee: Chair (Fallen Heroes of BRPD) - For the last two years Professor Hamilton has chaired the Fallen Heroes Fundraising Committee as part of a volunteer organization that raises awareness and funds related to police officers killed and/or seriously injured in the line of duty. This committee is part of a non-profit organization that supports the efforts of those involved in creating an account that is available to those families who have lost a loved one to an in the line of duty death or critical incident. This organization immediately responds to those family members following this type of tragedy. It is through volunteerism and civic engagement that the organization has become a success in its endeavors.