Richard (Dic) Donohue Jr., Ph.D.
Policy Researcher (PhD, Criminology and Criminal Justice), Director of the RAND Center for Quality Policing
2022
Dr. Donohue is the Director of the RAND Center for Quality Policing, where his research focuses on topics critical to policing and homeland security. He has completed studies to mitigate and prevent mass shootings, assess the state of terrorism data to support national security, and provide direction for the City of Charlotte on alternative response models and disparities in public safety. Dr. Donohue previously served as a police officer and sergeant with the MBTA Transit Police Department where he earned the George L. Hanna Medal of Honor and the National Association of Police Organization’s Top Cops award. He is a nationally recognized subject matter expert in law enforcement training and serves as an instructor with the Bureau of Justice Assistance’s VALOR Officer Safety and Wellness program. Donohue is a member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police Education and Training Policy Committee.
At the Summit
To me, Eradicate Hate was the most important gathering of 2021 for those of us who work on issues related to domestic extremism and organized hate. The Summit uniquely combined a variety of perspectives, including experts, civil society representatives, politicians and policymakers, and the families and loved ones of victims. Eradicate Hate has the important mission of standing against the rising tide of hate and extremism in our society, and it’s an honor to be able to support this mission.
