William King

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Dr. William R. King started at Boise State University in 2019 and is currently an associate professor with the Department of Criminal Justice. He received his Ph.D. and M.S. in Criminal Justice both from the University of Cincinnati. Between 2005 and 2008 Dr. King was involved in a violent crime reduction effort in the island nation of Trinidad and Tobago. His research interests include studying criminal justice organizations, such as police agencies, crime labs, and the forensics processing industry. He is also interested in homicide investigations, and long term change and continuity in police agencies. Dr. King’s works have appeared in such publications as Criminology and Public Policy, Journal of Forensic Identification, Journal of Research in Crime and Delinquency, and Forensic Science Policy and Management.

External positions

Professor, Sam Houston State University

1 Jan 2015 → 1 Jan 2019

Associate Dean of Research and Program Development, Sam Houston State University

1 Jan 2012 → 1 Jan 2019

Associate Professor, Sam Houston State University

1 Jan 2009 → 1 Jan 2015

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Resurrecting Individual Differences: Toward a Theory of Police Officer Behavior
King, W. R., Boutwell, B. B. & Matusiak, M. C., 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: Crime and Delinquency.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
The Gun’s Journey to Crime: Spatial and Temporal Patterns of Repeat Criminal Firearm Use
Reid, J. C., Zhang, Y., King, W., Clausen, J. & Wells, W., 9 Apr 2026, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Homicide Studies.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Timely Intelligence Enhances Criminal Investigations: Investigators’ Ratings of Ballistics Imaging Across Three Cities
Huff, J., King, W. R., Katz, C. M., Hipple, N. K., Novak, K. J. & Patterson, S., Jun 2026, In: Crime and Delinquency. 72, 6-7, p. 1281-1301 21 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
3 Scopus citations
Police executives' responses to social upheaval: an examination of work-related perceptions pre- and post-2020
Alaniz, K., King, W. R., Schafer, J., Wells, W. & Jarvis, J., 1 Aug 2025, In: Policing: An International Journal. 48, 4, p. 831-846 16 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
1 Scopus citations
Culture and well-being among sworn officers: an empirical examination
Patterson, S. & King, W. R., 17 Feb 2023, In: Policing: An International Journal. 46, 1, p. 179-193 15 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
10 Scopus citations

Journal of Forensic Sciences (Journal)
King, W. R. (Editor)
1 Jan 2020 → …
Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial
Crime & Delinquency (Journal)
King, W. R. (Editor)
1 Jan 2020 → …
Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial
Chapter president
King, W. R. (Member)
1 Jan 1991 → 1 Jan 1992
Activity: Other
Secretary
King, W. R. (Member)
1 Jan 1990 → 1 Jan 1991
Activity: Other
National Criminal Justice Honor Society (Alpha Phi Sigma), University of Massachusetts at Lowell (External organization)
King, W. R. (Member)
1 Jan 1989 → 1 Jan 1990
Activity: Membership › Membership of network

1992 - Kathleen Turner Leadership Award, Department of Criminal Justice, University of Massachusetts at Lowell
King, W. R. (Recipient), 1992
Prize
1995 - Security Officer of the Year, Paramount's Kings Island, King's Island, Ohio
King, W. R. (Recipient), 1995
Prize
2002-2003 - Certificate of Appreciation for Exemplary Service, Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences
King, W. R. (Recipient), 2002
Prize
2007 - Outstanding Reviewer Award, Emerald Literati Network, Policing: An International Journal of Police Strategies & Management
King, W. R. (Recipient), 2007
Prize
2021 - Tom Castellano Award, Midwest Criminal Justice Association
King, W. R. (Recipient), 2021
Prize

William King

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Resurrecting Individual Differences: Toward a Theory of Police Officer Behavior

The Gun’s Journey to Crime: Spatial and Temporal Patterns of Repeat Criminal Firearm Use

Timely Intelligence Enhances Criminal Investigations: Investigators’ Ratings of Ballistics Imaging Across Three Cities

Police executives' responses to social upheaval: an examination of work-related perceptions pre- and post-2020

Culture and well-being among sworn officers: an empirical examination

Journal of Forensic Sciences (Journal)

Crime & Delinquency (Journal)

Chapter president

Secretary

National Criminal Justice Honor Society (Alpha Phi Sigma), University of Massachusetts at Lowell (External organization)

1992 - Kathleen Turner Leadership Award, Department of Criminal Justice, University of Massachusetts at Lowell

1995 - Security Officer of the Year, Paramount's Kings Island, King's Island, Ohio

2002-2003 - Certificate of Appreciation for Exemplary Service, Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences

2007 - Outstanding Reviewer Award, Emerald Literati Network, Policing: An International Journal of Police Strategies & Management

2021 - Tom Castellano Award, Midwest Criminal Justice Association

William King

Personal profile

About

External positions

Fingerprint

Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years

Research output

Activities

Prizes