Program Team
Meet the professionals driving CAPS' initiatives
CAPS Academic & Policing Experts
The CAPS program team brings together active-duty supervisors and academic experts in police administration, research, training, and implementation. Together, we work to advance police supervision through innovation and collaboration.
Nicole Acker, PhD
Senior Management Analyst
Dr. Acker brings practical expertise from the Menlo Park (CA) Police Department, contributing analytical insights to CAPS initiatives.
Jonas Baughman
Captain, Office of Chief of Police
Captain Baughman serves with the Kansas City (MO) Police Department, providing frontline supervisory expertise and operational insights.
Jonathan Brooks
Deputy Chief
Deputy Chief Brooks brings executive leadership experience from the Tulsa (OK) Police Department to advance police supervision practices.
Gary Cordner, PhD
Academic Director, Education and Training Section
Dr. Cordner leads education and training initiatives with the Baltimore (MD) Police Department, bridging academic research and practical application.
John E. Eck, PhD
Professor Emeritus
Dr. Eck is a renowned scholar from the University of Cincinnati, contributing decades of research expertise in problem-oriented policing.
Jennifer Hall, PhD
Sergeant, Performance and Implementation Unit
Dr. Hall combines academic credentials with field experience at Louisville (KY) Metro Police Department, focusing on performance management and implementation.
Tamara D. Herold, PhD
Associate Professor
Dr. Herold brings academic rigor from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, conducting research on police leadership and organizational effectiveness.
David Norris
Chief of Police
Chief Norris leads the Menlo Park (CA) Police Department, providing executive perspective on contemporary policing challenges and supervision.
Roberto Villaseñor
Chief (ret.), Founding Partner, 21CP, LLC
Chief Villaseñor (ret.) brings leadership experience from Tucson (AZ) Police Department and expertise in police reform through 21CP Solutions.
Justin Witt
Sergeant, Training Division
Sergeant Witt develops and delivers training programs with the Louisville (KY) Metro Police Department, focusing on supervisory development.
Michael Zidar, PhD
Senior Manager of Corporate AI Solutions
Dr. Zidar brings technology innovation expertise from Axon Enterprise, Inc., advancing AI solutions for law enforcement and supervision.