Resume
Jack D. Johncox
Austin, Texas · johncoxjack@gmail.com
Skills
Research Design & Methodology
Statistical Analysis
Data Visualization
Intelligence Report Writing
Active Threat Research
Project Management
Team Leadership
Operations Management
RStudio
Microsoft Office Suite
Law Enforcement Engagement
Intelligence-Led Policing
Experience
Research Associate
Apr 2024 – Present
ALERRT Center, Texas State University · San Marcos, TX
- Analyze and maintain incident datasets using Excel and RStudio to produce annual active attack trend reports informing national law enforcement training programs.
- Contribute to the full research lifecycle from study piloting and data collection through analysis and publication, producing peer-reviewed work across active threat and law enforcement domains.
- Assist with virtual reality, eye-tracking, agent-based modeling, and simulation-based projects using specialized training.
- Produce grant-funded research reports, public-facing data publications, and policy-informing briefs disseminated to law enforcement agencies, industry partners, and academic audiences nationwide.
Logistics Specialist
Apr 2023 – Apr 2024
ALERRT Center, Texas State University · San Marcos, TX
- Managed end-to-end logistics of FBI-standard active shooter training materials, including inventory control, distribution, retrieval, and quality assurance across nationwide law enforcement training programs.
- Supported local first responder training events, contributing to educational efforts aligned with national active threat response standards.
Education
M.S. Criminal Justice & Criminology
In Progress · Expected Dec 2026
Texas State University · San Marcos, TX · 4.00 GPA
B.S. Criminal Justice
May 2023
Texas State University · San Marcos, TX · 3.15 GPA · Dean's List Fall 2022
Certifications
Agent-Based Modeling
ICPSR
Foundations of Eye Tracking
Tobii
Social and Behavioral Research
CITI
Level 1 Active Shooter Response
ALERRT
Publications
Research Report
The Role of Locked Doors and Access Control in School-Based Active Shooter Events: An Analysis of U.S. K–12 Active Shooter Incidents, 2000–2025
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Journal Article
Striking or Grappling? Comparing Public and Officers' Perceptions of Police Use of Force
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Journal Article
Active Attacks with Motor Vehicles: A Short Report and Case Study of the 2025 New Year's Day Attack in New Orleans, LA
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Article Brief
@#%$!: The Impact of Officer Profanity on Civilians' Perception of What Constitutes Reasonable Use of Force
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Article Brief
Wait for Backup or Not? How Police Officers View Their Role When Responding to an Active Shooter Event
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Article Brief
Can a Virtual Reality Training Scenario Elicit a Stress Response Similar to a Realistic Scenario-Based Training Scenario?
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