Academic Credentials:
Doctor of Philosophy in Criminal Justice, North Central University
Masters in Business Administration (Public Administration Track) The
University of Findlay
Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice, The University of Findlay
FBI National Academy
Ohio State Highway Patrol Academy
Dr. Lucas brings over thirty
years of experience in the Criminal Justice System to the classroom retiring in
June of 2004. He served as a Supervisory
Special Agent with the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation supervising all
phases of criminal investigations related to Homicide, Organized Crime, Public
Official Corruption, Financial Crimes, Sex Crimes, Child Abuse and Neglect, and
Crime Scenensic Investigations. Dr. Lucas was assigned to the FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force and is a Certified Fraud
Examiner with the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners.
Dr. Lucas served as an adjunct faculty member for twelve
years in the Criminal Justice Department at The University of Findlay and Owens
Community College. Career activities include participation with several consulting and research projects with The
United States Department of Justice, National Institute of Justice
Investigative Software Evaluation Committee. The Ohio Department of Education
Board of Regents Criminal Justice Curriculum Review Committee, and the OACP
Legislative Review Committee for DNA Technology. Research interests include
crime scene technology as it relates to investigation, documentation and
reconstruction, criminal justice policy issues relating to terrorism, and
criminal justice administration.
Professional Associations:
Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences
American Academy of Forensic Sciences
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
FBI National Academy Associates
International Association of Identification
National Academic Advising Association NACADA
Ohio Academic Advising Association
Professional Society on the Abuse of Children