Irshad Altheimer Headshot

Irshad Altheimer

Ellen M Granberg Endowed Professor

Department of Criminal Justice
College of Liberal Arts
Ellen M. Granberg Endowed Professor
Director, Center for Public Safety Initiatives
ixagcj@rit.edu
585-475-6299
Office Location
EAS-2164
Office Mailing Address
93 Lomb Memorial Drive Rochester, NY 14623-5603

Irshad Altheimer

Ellen M Granberg Endowed Professor

Department of Criminal Justice
College of Liberal Arts
Ellen M. Granberg Endowed Professor
Director, Center for Public Safety Initiatives

Education

BA, Alabama State University; MA, Ph.D., Washington State University

Bio

Irshad Altheimer is the Ellen M. Granberg Endowed Professor. He also serves as professor of criminal justice and the Director of the Center for Public Safety Initiatives (CPSI). He received his B.A. from Alabama State University, and his M.A. and Ph.D. in sociology from Washington State University.  As Director of CPSI, Dr. Altheimer has partnered with a diverse set of stakeholders supporting the implementation and evaluation of projects seeking to reduce violence and improve the administration of justice. His research has included partnerships with the Rochester Police Department, Monroe County Probation, the Monroe County District Attorney’s Office, Rochester General Hospital, Anthony L. Jordan Health Center, and Rise Up Rochester. Over the course of his career, Dr. Altheimer has secured more than $10 million in external funding from federal, state, and private sources.

Dr. Altheimer is actively engaged in scholarly research and has published articles in a variety of journals. His publications have appeared in the Journal of Research in Crime and Delinquency, Journal of Criminal Justice, Homicide Studies, Journal of Interpersonal Violence, and Policing. His current research seeks to expand knowledge of dispute-related, and retaliatory urban violence. 

Dr. Altheimer teaches a variety of courses; including interventions in criminal justice, introduction to criminal justice, and research methods. He is also actively engaged with students outside of the classroom, serving as a mentor for student researchers at CPSI.

ixagcj@rit.edu
585-475-6299
Personal Links
ORCID
Curriculum Vitae
Google Scholar
LinkedIn

Select Scholarship

Journal Paper
Phillips, Scott W., Greg M. Drake, and Irshad F. Altheimer. "The Effectiveness of Standardized Investigative Tactics in Clearing Non-Fatal Shooting Investigations." International Journal of Police Science and Management 24. 3 (2022): 239-249. Print.
Phillips, Scott W., et al. "Implementing a stand-alone investigative unit to clear non-fatal shooting cases." Policing: A Journal of Policy and Practice 16. 1 (2022): 204-217. Print.
Altheimer, Irshad F., Janelle Duda-Banwar, and Christopher J. Schreck. "The Impact of Covid-19 on Community-Based Violence Interventions." American Journal of Criminal Justice 45. 4 (2020): 810-819. Print.
Altheimer, Irshad, et al. "Victim Characteristics, Situational Factors, and the Lethallity of Urban Violence." Journal of Interpersonal Violence 34. 8 (2019): 1633-1656. Web.
Schaible, Lonnie M. and Irshad F. Altheimer. "Social Structure, Anomie, and National Levels of Homicide." International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology 60. (8) (2016): 936-963. Print.
Wu, Yuning and Irshad Altheimer. "Race/Ethnicity, Foreign-born Status, and Victimization in Seattle, WA." Race and Justice 3. 4 (2013): 842-863. Print.
Altheimer, Irshad. "Cultural Processes and Homicide Across Nations." International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology. (2012): Online. Web.
External Scholarly Fellowships/National Review Committee
10/1/2022 -9/30/2023
     New York Division of Criminal Justice Services
     Amount: $1,020,505
10/1/2022 -9/30/2023
     New York Division of Criminal Justice Services
     Amount: $556,929
9/1/2022 -8/31/2023
     New York Division of Criminal Justice Services
     Amount: $233,500
10/1/2022 -12/31/2023
     Bureau of Justice Assistance
     Amount: $147,186
1/1/2022 -4/30/2022
     Monroe County/Reach Advocacy
     Amount: $14,979
Peer Reviewed/Juried Poster Presentation or Conference Paper
Pryzbylski, Roger and Irshad F. Altheimer. "Implementation and Community Engagement." Proceedings of the DCJS Public Safety Symposium. Ed. -. Albany, New York: n.p..
Invited Article/Publication
Klofas, John, Irshad F. Altheimer, and Nicholas J. Petitti. "Retaliatory Violent Disputes." Problem-Oriented Guides for Police. (2019). Web.
Invited Paper
McCluskey, John, et al. "Data Science and Criminal Justice: An Invitation and Cautionary Note." ACJS Today. (2018). Web.

Currently Teaching

CRIM-100
Seminar in Criminal Justice
3 Credits
This seminar acquaints students with key resources for understanding and conducting criminal justice research. The course involves extensive reading, writing, and discussion. It covers the principles of the criminal justice system including the relationship between system components, their effectiveness, and theories of operation and reform. Consideration is also given to specific problems within the branches of the criminal justice system.
CRIM-705
Interventions and Change in Criminal Justice
3 Credits
This course will focus on theory and research regarding the effectiveness of broad anti-crime strategies and specific intervention efforts at the local, state, national and international level. Theoretical explanations of crime and ideological orientations towards crime will be linked with the crime control and prevention strategies associated with those perspectives. Each strategy of crime control/prevention (including deterrence, incapacitation, rehabilitation, and community crime prevention) will be assessed in terms of research findings on its effectiveness. Detailed attention will be given to prevention/control strategies aimed at both juvenile and adult offenders. Programs will also be examined in the broader context of the ideology and philosophy of justice. Students will become familiar with the state of the art in crime and justice related interventions by studying the theory, practice and evaluation of contemporary crime and justice interventions.
ITDL-210
Vertically Integrated Projects
1 - 3 Credits
Vertically Integrated Projects (VIP) engage undergraduate students in long-term, large-scale, multidisciplinary project teams that are led by faculty. VIP courses are project-based, team-based courses directly supporting faculty research and scholarship. VIPs under this course number have a particular focus on interdisciplinary humanities and social sciences expertise, with membership in teams across RIT colleges.

In the News

More News

Featured Work