He has over 10 years of Crime Analysis and program evaluation experience. Eric’s previous professional positions include GIS Specialist of the Newark, NJ Police Department, Research Director for Crime Analytics of the Rutgers Center on Public Security, and Research Faculty of the Rutgers School of Criminal Justice. Dr. Piza is involved in a number of applied research projects focusing on spatial analysis of crime patterns, problem-oriented policing, crime control technology, and the integration of academic research and police practice. His recent research has appeared in peer-reviewed journals including Crime & Delinquency, Justice Quarterly, and Journal of Quantitative Criminology.