Jerrold Bates

Jerrold Bates, Ph.D., currently serves as Staff Inspector at the Philadelphia Police Department, with responsibilities in the Standards and Accountability Division focusing on internal quality assurance inspections. Bates has also been an Adjunct Professor in the Social Sciences Department at the Community College of Philadelphia since 2007, teaching courses in Sociology, Criminology, and Criminal Justice. Additionally, Bates has completed the Senior Management Institute for Police through the Police Executive Research Forum and has held fellowship positions through LEADERSHIP Philadelphia. Educational qualifications include a Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership from Piedmont International University, an M.S. in Public Safety Administration and a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from Saint Joseph's University.