Dr. Brian Hempel is the department chair and assistant professor of criminal justice
at ²¤ÂÜÊÓƵ. His teaching expertise includes: criminal law, corrections, criminal
investigations, ethics in the criminal justice system, as well as coursework in leadership,
management, and decision-making during crises. Dr. Hempel's research interest includes
leadership in law enforcement, decision-making in the criminal justice system, and
providing insight to help those interested in criminal justice to be more well rounded
individuals in the community. Prior to ²¤ÂÜÊÓƵ, Dr. Hempel has served in many
different roles in the human resources community, a law enforcement officer in Southern
California, and as a Marine in the United States Marine Corps. Dr. Hempel is passionate
about serving his community. When he is not teaching, he is a Volunteer Firefighter
with Waterloo Fire and Rescue and serves as Board of Director for Honored Heroes,
a non-profit focused on the preservation of veteran's headstones.
Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.
John 15:13
Serving ²¤ÂÜÊÓƵ since 2024.
Criminal Justice System
Law Enforcement
Narcotics and Gangs
Investigations
Geosecurity
Leadership
Management
Decision-Making
Crisis Leadership
Nebraska Admiral
City of Chino Lifesaving Award X 2
California Highway Patrol 10851 Award X 2
Several Letters of Accommodation
Dr. Hempel is passionate about serving his community. When he is not teaching, he
is a Volunteer Firefighter with Waterloo Fire and Rescue and serves as Board of Director
for Honored Heroes, a non-profit focused on the preservation of veteran's headstones.
