Science + Law
DEDICATION & COMMITMENT TO
EXCELLENCE
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MEET THE EXPERT
DR. RICHARD L. ENGLISH| MACJ, MSCJ, DCJ
Richard English is a demonstrated leader in crime scene and forensic science practices, and crime scene reconstruction, with extensive education and experience in the identification, collection, documentation, packaging, and preservation of physical and biological evidence.
Dr. English has worked over 1,700 investigations and 13,000 investigative hours during his career, providing courtroom testimony to the practices and procedures used by investigative personnel to deliver truth and justice based on scientific evidence.
Richard L. English
EDUCATION
2018-2022 | SAINT LEO UNIVERSITY
Doctor of Criminal Justice/Homeland Security • Magna cum laude
2016-2018 | SAINT LEO UNIVERSITY
Master of Science Criminal Justice/Forensic Science * Summa cum laude
2010-2012 | BOSTON UNIVERSITY
Master of Arts Criminal Justice • Cum laude
2008-2010 | AMERICAN INTERCONTINENTAL UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science Criminal Justice/Forensic Science • Summa cum laude
2006-2008 | AMERICAN INTERCONTINENTAL
Associate of Arts Business Administration/Criminal Justice Administration
Magna cum laude
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Grand Canyon University Adjunct Professor
- Provide online instruction for university students
- Student mentor & coach
- Conduct regular online sessions and office hours
- Grade student assignments and assessments
- Submit grades to the university
- Complete ongoing training & development
Carolina University
- Provide online instruction for university students
- Student mentor & coach
- Conduct regular online sessions and office hours
- Grade student assignments and assessments
- Submit grades to the university
- Complete ongoing training & development
County of Summit Investigator
- Review referrals/complaints for fraud
- Initiate/conduct investigations as needed
- Identify, collect, document, and preserve evidence
- Complete reports with investigations findings
- Refer cases to County Prosecutor(s)
- Participate in hearings & court proceedings providing expert testimony
Colorado Christian University Affiliate Faculty
- Provide online instruction for various criminal justice-related courses
- Conduct weekly live sessions & office hours
- Student mentoring
- Grade student assignments
- Submit grades to the university
- Participate in training and continuous improvement initiatives
Saint Leo University Adjunct Instructor of Criminal Justice
- Taught criminal justice-related coursework online and in a classroom setting
- Provided live lectures
- Delivered weekly presentations
- Developed all course materials to include written assignments and assessment tools
- Grade all student assignments
- Submit all grades to the university
- Attend graduation ceremonies
Wakulla County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigator
- Respond to and process all crime scenes
- 15,000+ Hours of Investigative Work
- Liaison with all local, state, and federal crime labs for evidence processing
- Provide courtroom testimony for all criminal cases in the 2nd Judicial Circuit Courts in North Florida
- Crime Scene Management/Security
- Forensic Evidence Management
- Provide all forensics/crime scene training for all Sheriff’s Office personnel
- Provide forensics services for surrounding counties
- Operate laser-mapping equipment for crime scene documentation (Leica & FARO scanner)
- Identify, collect, document, and package all physical and biological evidence
- Interview witnesses, persons of interest, and suspects
- Member of the multi-jurisdictional task force of local, state, and federal officers for investigations and the serving of search warrants
- Attend all autopsies
- Conduct forensics and crime scene processing instruction for local high school forensics program
- Operate Unmanned aircraft (sUAS) for missing persons, search & rescue, and fleeing suspects (FAA Licensed Pilot)
America’s Second Harvest Chief Executive Officer
- Responsible for all day-to-day operations of organization
- Policy Development
- Chief Information Officer
- Facility & personnel safety & security
- Community Engagement
- Daily oversight of Operations, Finance, Agency Programs, Development & Fundraising, Donor Relations
- Leadership Board development and management
- Media Engagement
- Strategic Planning
- Annual budget development and adherence
- Emergency preparedness planning & response
Akron-Canton Regional Food Bank Director of Operations
- Oversee daily activities of the Operations department (transportation, warehouse, shipping/receiving, distribution, reclamation, and facility maintenance)
- Annual budget development and adherence
- Policy development
- Facility safety & security
- Food safety instructor/proctor
- Maintain and deliver monthly, quarterly, and annual reports
- Warehouse and inventory management
- Strategic Planning
- Attend annual conferences & events
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13,000+ Hours CSI
1,700+ Cases
COLLEGE COURSE DELIVERY
- Forensic Science
- Crime Scene Investigations
- Legal Research
- Exploration of Law & Public Policy
- Exploration of Constitutional Criminal Law
- Criminal Justice Ethics
- Homeland Security
- Terrorism
- Domestic Terrorism
- Corrections
ACADEMIC &
PROFESSIONAL
AFFILIATIONS
- International Association of Chiefs of Police 2024-Present
- National Criminal Justice Honor Society 2012-Present
- OMEGA NU LAMBDA – National Honor Society 2020-Present
- International Association for Identification (IAI) 2018-Present
- Keiser University – College of Criminal Justice Advisory Board 2018-2021
- Florida State University College of Business – Advisory Board 2012-2015
- Florida Association of Food Banks
– Board of Directors 2012-2015 - Tallahassee Partners for Human Services – Board of Directors 2012-2015
PUBLICATIONS
English, R. (2022). Is education and training the answer? A qualitative study among crime scene investigation practitioners in the state of Florida. ProQuest.
Richard English, “Who Is Processing Your Crime Scenes? Law Enforcement’s Missed Opportunity,” Police Chief Online, November 8, 2023.
Book Review: Reducing recidivism; A focus on rehabilitation instead of punishment by Cowling, C. (2023). Criminal Justice Review.
MILITARY SERVICE
- United States Marine Corps. – Honorably Discharged in 1997
- Ohio Army National Guard – Honorably Discharged in 2006
DR. RICHARD ENGLISH
BEYOND
THE YELLOW TAPE
Why Crime Scene Investigations Fail
When crimes are committed, those responding to the crime scenes are tasked with extraordinary responsibilities. These responsibilities focus on identifying, collecting, documenting, and preserving the evidence that connects the offender(s) to both the scene and victims. Identifying those involved and securing the physical or biological evidence to make arrests and seek convictions is critical. Crime Scene Investigators (CSIs) have one opportunity to locate and secure that evidence, and those performing the duties of the CSI must have the proper education and specialized training to complete each task. It is also critical that law enforcement agencies develop and adhere to minimum qualifications in filling CSI positions. It is their duty and responsibility to provide the best possible service for their respective communities, and the criminal justice system. Every crime victim deserves justice, just as those victimizing innocent people deserve justice. Failed investigations prevent justice and allow offenders to remain free to victimize others.
