About CLEEM

Our Mission

Our mission is to provide evidence-based insights, innovative training, and policy recommendations to enhance law enforcement practices, disaster response, and community resilience. With a focus on emerging threats and best practices, CLEEM works to support professionals in law enforcement, emergency management, and maritime security.

Our Vision

We envision a future where law enforcement agencies and emergency responders operate with the highest standards of professionalism, transparency, and innovation. By fostering collaboration between researchers, practitioners, and policymakers, CLEEM aims to set new benchmarks in public safety and crisis management.

Our Values

Integrity

Upholding the highest ethical standards in research, policy development, and public engagement.

Innovation

Collaboration

Accountability

Resilience

Leveraging technology and data-driven insights to enhance law enforcement and emergency response.

Partnering with law enforcement agencies, emergency management professionals, and academic institutions to drive impactful change.

Promoting transparency and responsible policing practices to build public trust.

Strengthening preparedness and response strategies to protect communities from evolving threats.

Our Expertise

CLEEM conducts research across a broad spectrum of public safety challenges, including:

Law enforcement accountability and ethics

Disaster preparedness and emergency response

Use of technology in policing and crisis management

Community engagement and public trust in law enforcement

Counterterrorism and transnational crime prevention

Cybersecurity and digital forensics in public safety

Our Leadership

Michael Stanton serves as the Executive Director of the Center for Law Enforcement and Emergency Management (CLEEM), bringing over two decades of experience in public safety, law enforcement strategy, and emergency management.

Michael holds a Master’s degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration from Georgetown University. His academic background laid the foundation for his expertise in law enforcement policies, crisis response strategies, and security management.

Throughout his career, Michael has held key leadership positions in both government and private security sectors. He previously served as Deputy Director of the National Office for Emergency Preparedness, where he led nationwide initiatives on disaster response coordination and inter-agency collaboration. He was also a Senior Advisor for Homeland Security Policy, where he played a crucial role in shaping national security measures and law enforcement best practices. Additionally, Michael served as Chief Strategist at a private security consultancy firm, advising international law enforcement agencies on counterterrorism efforts and cybercrime prevention.

Under his leadership at CLEEM, Michael continues to drive research-based policy recommendations, training programs, and strategic frameworks that enhance the effectiveness of public safety agencies. His commitment to bridging research with real-world applications has solidified CLEEM’s role as a leading institution in law enforcement and emergency management research.

Our Team

At CLEEM, our team is composed of dedicated professionals from diverse backgrounds, including law enforcement, emergency management, fire safety, maritime security, cybersecurity, and policy analysis. Each member brings deep expertise in their respective fields, working collaboratively to develop innovative, evidence-based solutions that address the most urgent public safety challenges.

Through extensive research, strategic partnerships, and hands-on experience, our experts analyze emerging threats, evaluate best practices, and contribute to shaping policies that strengthen law enforcement capabilities and emergency preparedness. Together, we remain committed to fostering a safer, more resilient society through knowledge-sharing, training, and impactful public safety initiatives.

Executive Leadership

Michael Stanton

President & Executive Director

Richard Calloway

Deputy Director

Research & Policy Division

Dr. Alexis Morgan

Director of Research & Policy

Dr. Samuel Greene

Senior Research Fellow

Dr. Olivia Mercer

Senior Research Fellow

David Langston

Research Analyst

Sophia Patel

Research Analyst

Public Safety & Training Division

Mark Ellsworth

Director of Public Safety Programs

Lisa Carmichael

Training & Outreach Specialist

James O’Donnell

Training & Outreach Specialist

Global Security & Maritime Affairs Division

Dr. Thomas Sinclair

Director of Maritime Security & International Law

Ethan Navarro

Maritime Security Specialist

Isabella Romero

Maritime Security Specialist

Operations & Administration Division

David Harrington

Director of Operations and Strategic Partnerships

Rachel Stevens

HR & Administrative Manager

Nathan Brooks

Operations Coordinator

Communications & Public Affairs Division

Victoria Reynolds

Director of Communications & Public Affairs

Daniel Foster

Digital & Content Specialist

Emma Walsh

Public Affairs Coordinator