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Portrait of Dr. Howard Earl Williams

Dr. Howard Earl Williams

  • Assoc Professor of Instruction at School of Criminal Justice & Criminology, College of Applied Arts

Scholarly and Creative Works

2025

  • Kroll, M. W., Wolfe, D. A., Witte, K., Calkins, H., Kunz, S. N., & Williams, H. E. (n.d.). Post-mortem cardiomegaly descriptor: Call for consistent criteria. Journal of Forensic Sciences.
  • Kroll, M. W., Wolf, D. A., Hail, S. L., Zemrus, T., Kunz, S., & Williams, H. E. (2025). Sickle cell trait in non-firearm arrest related deaths of black persons. Journal of Forensic Sciences, 70(1), 179–185. https://doi.org/DOI: 10.1111/1556-4029.15668

2023

  • Williams, H. E. (2023). Weapon confusion: TASER CEWs, firearms, and human error theory. Criminal Justice Review, 48(4), 495–514. https://doi.org/DOI: 10.1177/07340168221123238
  • Williams, H. E., Kroll, M. W., Wolf, D. A., Cobb, J. C., Greenberg, T., Kunz, S. N., & Brewer, J. (2023). Homicide manner-of death classification in arrest-related death. American Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology, 45(2), 103–110. https://doi.org/DOI: 10.1097/PAF.0000000000000921

2022

  • Williams, H. E., Oriola, T. B., & Reinhard, D. J. (2022). Fatal officer involved shootings following the use of TASER conducted energy weapons. The Police Journal: Theory, Practice and Principles, 95(4), 713–733. https://doi.org/DOI: 10.1177/0032258X211030322
  • Kroll, M. W., Brave, M. A., Hall, S. L., Kroll, R. M., & Williams, H. E. (2022). Pneumatic impedance of spit socks and N95 masks: The applicability to death investigation. American Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology, 43(1), 7–10. https://doi.org/DOI: 10.1097/PAF.0000000000000706
  • Kroll, M. W., Melinek, J., Martin, J. A., Brave, M. A., & Williams, H. E. (2022). Confusion between firearms and electrical weapons as a factor in police shootings. Forensic Science, Medicine and Pathology, 18(3), 280–287. https://doi.org/DOI: 10.1007/s12024-022-00457-6

2021

  • Kroll, M. W., Ross, D. L., Brave, M. A., & Williams, H. E. (2021). Police shootings after electrical weapon seizure: Homicide or suicide‑by‑cop. International Journal of Legal Medicine, 135(6), 2547–2554. https://doi.org/DOI: 10.1007/s00414-021-02648-2

2019

  • Kroll, M. W., Ritter, M. B., Kennedy, E. A., Silverman, N. K., Shindler, R., Brave, M. A., & Williams, H. E. (2019). Eye injury from electrical weapon probes: Mechanisms and treatment. American Journal of Emergency Medicine, 37(3), 427–432. https://doi.org/DOI: 10.1016/j.ajem.2018.06.004

2018

  • Williams, H. E. (Ed.). (2018). Police in American Society: Selected Readings for the Student Practitioner. San Diego, CA, USA: Cognella Academic Publishing.
  • Williams, H. E. (2018). Managing the Police in Post-Ferguson America. In Police in American Society: Selected Readings for the Student Practitioner. San Diego, CA, USA: Cognella Academic Publishing.
  • Kroll, M. W., Ritter, M. B., Kennedy, E. A., Silverman, N. K., Shinder, R., Brave, M. A., & Williams, H. E. (2018). Eye injuries from electrical weapon probes: Incidents, prevalence, and legal implications. Journal of Forensic and Legal Medicine, 55(1), 52–57. https://doi.org/DOI: 10.1016/j.jflm.2018.02.013

2017

  • Kroll, M. W., Ritter, M. B., & Williams, H. E. (2017). Fatal and non-fatal burn injuries with electrical weapons and explosive fumes. Journal of Forensic and Legal Medicine, 50(1), 6–11. https://doi.org/DOI: 10.1016/j.jflm.2017.06.001

2016

  • Kroll, M., Adamec, J., Wetli, C., & Williams, H. E. (2016). Fatal traumatic brain injury with electrical weapon falls. Journal of Forensic and Legal Medicine, 43, 12–19. https://doi.org/DOI: 10.1016/j.jflm.2016.07.001

2015

  • Withrow, B., & Williams, H. E. (2015). Proposing a benchmark based on vehicle collision data in racial profiling research. Criminal Justice Policy Review, 40, 449–469. https://doi.org/DOI: 10.1177/0734016815591819
  • Williams, H. E. (2015). TASER TECHNOLOGY AND SUDDEN DEATH. El Paso, TX, USA: LFB Scholarly Publishing, LLC.

2013

  • Kringen, A., & Williams, H. E. (2013). Auto theft: How environmental factors create suitable targets.

2012

  • Pollock, J., & Williams, H. E. (2012). Using ethical dilemmas in training police. In M. Braswell, B. McCarthy, & B. McCarthy (Eds.), JUSTICE, CRIME AND ETHICS, 7th Edition (pp. 91–110). Burlington, MA, USA: Anderson Publishing.
  • Williams, H. E. (2012). The Braidwood Commission reports on TASER use in Canada: An evidence-based policy review. Policing: An International Journal of Police Strategies & Management, 35, 356–381. https://doi.org/DOI 10.1108/13639511211230101

2011

  • Withrow, B., & Williams, H. E. (2011). The utility of traffic crash data in racial profiling.

2010

  • Williams, H. E. (2010). INVESTIGATING WHITE-COLLAR CRIME: Embezzlement and Financial Fraud, 2nd Edition. (Q. Wang, Z. Wang, & N. Teng, Trans.). Changchun, China: Jilin University Publishing House.
  • Williams, H. E. (2010). Are the recommendations of the Braidwood Commission on Conducted Energy Weapons Use sound public policy?

2008

  • Williams, H. E. (2008). TASER ELECTRONIC CONTROL DEVICES AND SUDDEN IN-CUSTODY DEATH: Separating Evidence from Conjecture. Springfield, IL, USA: Charles C. Thomas, Publisher, Ltd.
  • Kroll, M., Swerdlow, C., Williams, H. E., Biria, M., & Tchou, P. (2008). Asystole is the prevalent rhythm in sudden custodial deaths after use of TASER electronic control device.
  • Swerdlow, C., Kroll, M., Williams, H. E., Biria, M., Lakkireddy, D., & Tchou, P. (2008). Presenting rhythm in sudden custodial deaths after use of TASER electronic control device.

2006

  • Williams, H. E. (2006). INVESTIGATING WHITE-COLLAR CRIME: Embezzlement and Financial Fraud, 2nd Edition. Springfield, IL, USA: Charles C. Thomas, Publisher, Ltd.
  • Pogue, R., Yarbrough, D., Dunn, P., & Williams, H. E. (2006). Law enforcement and university partnerships: Building better family justice centers.

2002

  • Williams, H. E. (2002). ASSET FORFEITURE: A Law Enforcement Perspective. Springfield, IL, USA: Charles C. Thomas, Publisher, Ltd.

2001

  • Williams, H. E. (2001). TCLEOSE Education Committee study of a baccalaureate requirement for peace officers – Part III. Texas Police Journal, 49(6), 3–6.
  • Williams, H. E. (2001). TCLEOSE Education Committee study of a baccalaureate requirement for peace officers – Part II. Texas Police Journal, 49(5), 3–6.
  • Williams, H. E. (2001). TCLEOSE Education Committee study of a baccalaureate requirement for peace officers – Part I. Texas Police Journal, 49(4), 3–6.

1997

  • Williams, H. E. (1997). INVESTIGATING WHITE-COLLAR CRIME: Embezzlement and Financial Fraud. Springfield, IL, USA: Charles C. Thomas, Publisher, Ltd.