Greg Tarr

Departments / Programs

Department of Criminal Justice Administration

Degree Information

MA, American Military University (2014)
BAS, Youngstown State University (2005)
AAS, Youngstown State University (2002)

Areas of Expertise

College Instruction Based:

Canvas LMS Course Design and Facilitator

Blackboard Ultra Certified Practitioner

Brightspace D2L Certification

Certificate In Effective College Instruction ACUE

Certificate in Leading for Equity, Diversity & Inclusion in Higher Education/University of Michigan

Excellence in Online Teaching/John Hopkins University

Certificate in Grading and Providing Substantive Feedback

Certif...

Biography

For more than three decades, I’ve dedicated my career to law enforcement, building experience at every level, from my early days as a patrol officer to a decade in leadership, including serving as Chief of Police for an agency in Northeast Ohio. My journey began on the front lines, respondin...

For more than three decades, I’ve dedicated my career to law enforcement, building experience at every level, from my early days as a patrol officer to a decade in leadership, including serving as Chief of Police for an agency in Northeast Ohio. My journey began on the front lines, responding to calls and working directly with the community. Over time, I transitioned into investigative work, handling complex cases ranging from homicides and armed robberies to sophisticated fraud schemes. As I advanced, I took on increasing responsibility, first as a sergeant, then assistant chief, and ultimately as Chief. In these supervisory roles, I managed the department’s administrative operations, designed and implemented officer training programs, and led the creation of new policies and procedures.

During my tenure in law enforcement, I concurrently acted as an independent contractor for the Ohio Office of Criminal Justice Services. In this capacity, I evaluated adherence to state standards for enforcement agencies within Ohio. My responsibilities included assisting police departments in achieving compliance by examining their policies on Use of Force, Recruitment and Hiring, Community Engagement, Body Cameras, Bias-Free Policing, Pursuit Policy, and Police Misconduct Investigations.

I retired from law enforcement in 2022 and moved to Franklin, TN with my wife, Kara.

On a part time basis, I provide executive protection for high profile events here in Nashville. During these events I am responsible for safeguarding high-profile individuals, such as, celebrities, business leaders or dignitaries. This work involves assessing risks, coordinating with local law enforcement, and ensuring the client’s safety at public events, hotels, and offices.

My academic background includes over 20 years of instructing at the college level in both online and traditional settings and serving as a faculty advisor on boards for two universities. I've had the pleasure of working at several institutions.

These include:

MTSU
Southern New Hampshire University (NH)
Penn State University (PA)
Carrington College (CA)
Sheridan College (WY)
Grand Canyon University (AZ)
Franklin University (OH)
Eastern Gateway Community College (OH)
Youngstown State University (OH)

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Awards

2024 Outstanding Educator Award (SNHU)

Mahoning Valley Chiefs of Police Association - 2012 Award Recipient for Community Policing

15 Letters of Commendation - Hubbard Township Police Department

1999/2012 Hubbard Township Police Officer of the Year

Courses

Courses Instructed
Criminal Justice Management & Administration
Controversial Issues in Policing
Introduction to Criminal Justice
Criminology
Forensic Psychology
Policing
Report Writing
Juvenile Delinquency
Police-Community Relations
Police Administration
Criminal Investigations
Security Administration
Police Ethics
Homeland Security
Criminal Law
Violence in America
Victimology
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