Dr. Lee M. Wade joined Middle Tennessee State University in 2011, where he is currently the Interim Associate Dean of the College of Behavioral and Health Sciences.  Dr. Wade holds a bachelor of science in criminology and a masters of public administration from the University of West Georgia; he earned his doctorate in criminal justice from The University of Southern Mississippi.  Dr. Wade has worked in law enforcement for over twelve years in the state of Georgia, where he worked as a patrol supervisor, DUI task force officer, investigator and in the office of professional standards.  Dr. Wade has taught law enforcement courses and crime scene investigations to both forensic science and criminal justice students during his time at MTSU.  His research interests involve legal issues involving investigations, crime scene evidence, and police management issues. 

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Wade, L.M. (2023). Experiential Learning in London: Evaluation of Study Abroad Learning for Criminal Justice Students.  Book Chapter:  Ananth, P., & Lim, S. J. J. (Eds.). Intercultural engagement through short-term faculty-led study abroad: A practitioner’s guide with multidisciplinary perspectives from a public university. MT Open Press, Middle Tennessee State University. https://doi.org/10.56638/mtopb00223

Wade L, Shulman W. (2022)An Evaluation of Crime Scene Legal Cases Related to Judicial Gatekeeping. Journal of the Association of Crime Scene Reconstruction 26(1)41-48.

Wade, L. M. (2021). Sustained footwear characteristics across athletic footwear over several  years: A case study of impression wear patterns for investigative value. Book Chapter:  Police  Behavior, Hiring, and Crime Fighting: An International View. Taylor & Francis.

Wade, L. M. (2017). Social unrest and COPS. Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment, 27(6),  636-638.

Harms, J. & Wade, L. M. (2016). Reconnecting with the public: An evaluation of policing and  social media use. Journal of Law Enforcement, 6(1), 1-10.

Wade, L. M. (2014). High-Risk Pursuit Classification: A categorical analysis of variables from Georgia police  pursuits. Criminal Justice Policy Review, 25(2), 1-15.

Wade, L. M. & Dial, K. C. (2012). Toward Taser regulation:  A content analysis of newsprint media on  Taser™-related deaths. Law Enforcement Executive Forum, 12(4), 96-106.

Newman, D. W., Tyndall, E., & Wade, L .M. (2011). Understanding the impact of school shootings. Law Enforcement Executive Forum, 11(3), 117-130.

Nored, L. S., Thompson, R. A., & Wade, L. M. (2010). Improving collection of data on deaths in police custody. Hattiesburg, MS:  Mississippi Statistical Analysis Center.

Wade, L. M. (2010). Instructional Materials:  An Introduction to Criminal Law. Jones & Bartlett Publishers.

Nored, L. S., Thompson, R. A., & Wade, L. M. (2009). Results of the Mississippi crime poll. Hattiesburg, MS: Mississippi Statistical Analysis Center.

Wade, L. M. (2009). Arizona v. Gant & post-arrest vehicle searches. Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers Association Magazine.

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Wade, L.M. (2023, September). Serial Killers of 1905: A Historical Review. Southern Criminal Justice Association, Mobile, AL.  

Wade, L. M. (2021, August). Are judges locking out crime scene reconstruction testimony? An evaluation of crime scene legal cases related to judicial gatekeeping. International Association of Identification Conference, Nashville, TN.

Wade, L. M. (2019, September). Police v. Students: Varying Perceptions of Police Shooting Incidents in the News Media. Southern Criminal Justice Association, Nashville, TN.

Harms, J. & Wade, L. M. (2018, February). Police Use of Force: Factors that Influence the Severity of Force. Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences National Conference, New Orleans, LA.

Wade, L. M. (2015, March). Who wants to kill a cop?:  A preliminary analysis of geospatial, social media  data. Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, Orlando, FL.

Harms, J. & Wade, L. M. (2014, February). Reconnecting with the Public: Preliminary Evaluation of Policing and Social Media Use. Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, Philadelphia, PA.

Wade, L. M. (2011, September). Chasing until the wheels fall off:  Development of a high risk profile of  Georgia Police Pursuits. Southern Criminal Justice Association Annual Conference, Nashville, TN.

Thompson, R.A., Bonnell, M., Wade, L.M., Misis, M. (2010) Content Analysis of Publications in the Journal of Police and Criminal Psychology: A Preliminary Retrospective Examination. Society for Police and Criminal Psychology, Honolulu, HI.

Wade, L. M. (2010, March). Evolution of case law concerning post-arrest vehicle searches. 2010 Graduate            Student Research Symposium, The University of Southern Mississippi.

Wade, L. M. (2009, September). Results of the 2009 Mississippi crime poll. Southern Criminal Justice Association Annual Conference, Charleston, SC.

Wade, L. M. (2008, October). Burnout in suburban police departments. Southern Criminal Justice Association Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA.

Wade, L. M. (2008, March). Ethics, power, and knowledge in police pursuits. Georgia Chapter of the American Society of Public Administration Conference, Dahlonega, GA. 

Jenks, D. & Wade, L. M. (2007, November). Management of Police Burnout and Management of Specialized Police Units. Issues in Policing/Police Management Roundtable at American Society of Criminology Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA. 

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TEACHING INNOVATION AND CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT

Academic Performance Award, Major Field Test for Criminal Justice seniors, 2021-2022

Developed a New Course. CJA 4360 Crime Scene Photography & Documentation, October 2019,new course (lecture) to add to our investigation related courses.

Developed a New Course. CJA 4260 Special Issues in Criminal Justice - Topic Crime Scene Evidence, August 2019, developed course for online delivery to add to our list of investigation related courses.

Revised Existing Course. CJA 2200 Prevention & Control of Crime, April 2019, redeveloped online course.

Developed and Negotiated Exchange Program. Northumbria University, England - Law School, September 2018, initiated an international partnership with Northumbria University in Newcastle, England, UK. This partnership allows criminal justice majors to attend law school at Northumbria for criminal justice credit.

Developed Study Abroad Program. Criminal Justice in London, England, 2017 - Present, developed the department's first and now annual study abroad program.

Revised Existing Course. Crime Scene Photography EXL Scholars Program, June 2021, Crime Scene Documentation and Photography CJA 4360 approved for the EXL scholars program.

Developed a New Course. Innovations in Law Enforcement, 2018.

Revised Existing Course. Seminar in Law Enforcement (online), 2017.

Revised Existing Course. Crime Scene Investigation Course EXL Scholars Program, CJA 4340 (CSI) became an EXL approved course for the EXL scholars’ program.

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