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Bradley Campbell, Director
bradley.campbell@louisville.edu | 502-852-6509
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Rachel Carter, Associate Director
Jim Root
Jim Root is an instructor for the Department of Criminal Justice Training, teaching Investigations, Victim Interviews, and Forensic Genetic Genealogy consultation. Root currently provides case consultations and specific training on investigative techniques to various law enforcement agencies around the state. He has taught and written statewide programs on sexual assault, domestic violence and child abuse investigations.
Previously, Root worked with the Office of the Attorney for two years, and at the Lexington Police Department from January 1996 till his retirement in February 2014. While employed at the Lexington Police Department, he spent 13 years in the Special Victim Section, which focused on crimes against children.
Root holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Eastern Kentucky University as well as a Master of Justice Administration from the University of the Cumberlands. Mr. Root teaches criminal justice topics as an adjunct professor at Eastern Kentucky University.
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