Justice System Training & Research Institute
About the Justice System Training & Research Institute
The mission of the ¹ú²úÍøºì¸£ÀûÒ»Çø Justice System Training & Research Institute (JSTRI) is to deliver high-quality, academically rigorous professional development training to justice system professionals while serving as a trusted resource for applied research and information. Through education, innovation, and collaboration, JSTRI strives to enhance the knowledge, skills, and professionalism of justice system personnel and contribute to the advancement of the criminal justice community.
Meet the Staff
Director
David Lambert, Ph.D.
Assistant Dean, School of Justice Studies
Director
Tel. (401) 254-3846
E-mail: dlambert@rwu.edu
David E. Lambert is the director of the Justice System Training and Research Institute (JSTRI) at ¹ú²úÍøºì¸£ÀûÒ»Çø. Dr. Lambert was previously an assistant professor with the University of New Haven for five years prior to coming to RWU, where he taught courses in policing, statistics, crime mapping and criminology. While there, he was the Principal Investigator for Project Longevity where he worked with a team of researchers to design analytical products for police agencies to reduce gang violence in New Haven, Hartford and Bridgeport. He has been a consultant in homeland security subjects including information sharing, critical infrastructure protection and fusion center operations.
Prior to his academic career, Dr. Lambert was a member of the Massachusetts State Police for 25 years, with assignments in research and planning, fire investigation, and homeland security. He formerly was the special projects supervisor at the Commonwealth Fusion Center. He also managed a firearms data analysis program using National Incident Based Reporting System (NIBRS), hospital gunshot wound and firearms trace data through a U.S. Department of Justice Targeting Violent Crime Initiative grant award.
Dr. Lambert holds a doctorate in law, policy, and society from Northeastern University and a master’s degree in criminology from Florida State University. He is a graduate of the Northwestern University Traffic Institute’s Police Administration and Training Program (PATP), a ten-month police management development program.
Assistant Director
Sean Gorman
Assistant Director, Justice System Training & Research Institute
Tel. (401) 254-3320
E-mail: sgorman@rwu.edu
Sean E. Gorman is the Assistant Director of the Justice System Training and Research Institute (JSTRI) at ¹ú²úÍøºì¸£ÀûÒ»Çø. He started his career at the Lincoln Police Department as a patrolman in 2002 and soon became an FBI Certified Firearms Instructor, Field Training Officer, Technology Administrator, and Peer Support/Crisis Response Officer. In 2012 he was promoted to Detective where his responsibilities included prosecution, evidence management, and all aspects of forensics and crime scene preservation. He is also a certified crime scene investigator with the International Association of Identification and a member of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences.
He is an Adjunct Professor at the Community College of Rhode Island and has lectured in various topics at Brown University and Johnson & Wales University. As an instructor, he has provided comprehensive and specialized training in the application of forensic science to crime scene technicians, death investigations, patrol officers, and detectives.
He holds a Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Cybercrime Investigation & Cybersecurity from Boston University. He is also a graduate of the University of Rhode Island where he received a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and the Rhode Island School of Design where he received a degree in Graphic Design.
Administrative Assistant
Liz Campo
Administrative Assistant
Tel. (401) 254-3731
E-mail: ecampo@rwu.edu
Liz Campo is the Administrative Assistant to the Justice System Training & Research Institute in the School of Justice Studies. In that capacity she provides the primary support for the administrative, budget and accounting management and clerical support for the Justice System Training & Research Institute, as well as serves as a primary point of contact for criminal justice practitioners in their interactions with the Institute.
She began her career at ¹ú²úÍøºì¸£ÀûÒ»Çø in 1985 in the Extension School assisting the education faculty and staff with the Teacher Certification Program. She also provided support of the overall operation of the Office of Information Technology as well as provided support for the Dean of Open College for 3 years. She has been in the School of Justice Studies for 19 years.
She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management in 2016 from ¹ú²úÍøºì¸£ÀûÒ»Çø.
Trainings & Workshops
Training and workshops provide practical knowledge that is easily translatable to day-to-day operations in law enforcement. Workshops and courses currently scheduled for individuals are listed below. Please check back periodically for updates.
| DATE | NAME OF SEMINAR | LOCATION | REGISTRATION |
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July 29 & 30, 2026 | Traffic Safety Analysis-Massachusetts Seminar |
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August 17-19, 2026 | Drones for Law Enforcement, Municipal Services and Public Use Seminar | ¹ú²úÍøºì¸£ÀûÒ»Çø | |
August 20-21, 2026 | Microsoft Excel for Public Safety Seminar | ¹ú²úÍøºì¸£ÀûÒ»Çø | |
August 31- | Internal Affairs Investigations Course | ¹ú²úÍøºì¸£ÀûÒ»Çø | |
September 14-25, 2026 | Command Training Series: | ¹ú²úÍøºì¸£ÀûÒ»Çø | |
Online Session begins September 21, 2026 | Command Training Series: | ¹ú²úÍøºì¸£ÀûÒ»Çø | |
October 5-7, 2026 | Field Training & Evaluation Program | ¹ú²úÍøºì¸£ÀûÒ»Çø | |
October 13-16, 2026 | Field Training & Evaluation Program | ¹ú²úÍøºì¸£ÀûÒ»Çø | |
October 19-23, 2026 | Leadership for Patrol Officers Course | ¹ú²úÍøºì¸£ÀûÒ»Çø | |
October 26-30, 2026 | Command Training Series: Mid-Management Course | ¹ú²úÍøºì¸£ÀûÒ»Çø | |
November 9 & 10, 2026 | Pre-Employment Background Investigation for Public Safety Seminar | ¹ú²úÍøºì¸£ÀûÒ»Çø | |
November 16-20, 2026 | Crime Scene Processing | ¹ú²úÍøºì¸£ÀûÒ»Çø | |
November 30- | Command Training Series: First Line | ¹ú²úÍøºì¸£ÀûÒ»Çø |
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Testimonials
"The Providence Police Department has come to rely on the Justice System Training and Research Institute offered by ¹ú²úÍøºì¸£ÀûÒ»Çø to supplement the training of the department's newest leaders. Policing is based on consistency and balance which is a challenge in this ever changing environment. It is important that the leaders of our agency obtain the knowledge and skills which are reflective of a police department’s current and up to the minute."
Chief Hugh T. Clements, Jr. (ret.) – Providence, Rhode Island Police Department
"Beginning in October, 2003, the formal partnership between the Justice System Training & Research Institute in the ¹ú²úÍøºì¸£ÀûÒ»Çø School of Justice Studies and the New England Association of Chiefs of Police, Inc. (NEACOP) was established. The collaboration has, as its primary purpose, the presentation of conferences and training for law enforcement management professionals through New England on current topics and issues concerning the criminal justice community. The NEACOP truly appreciates their partnership with ¹ú²úÍøºì¸£ÀûÒ»Çø and is proud of the fact that this partnership has afforded thousands of law enforcement professionals throughout New England with the training and skills required in today's profession."
Chief Kevin L. Schofield –Windham, Maine Police Department | NEACOP President 2018-2019
Leadership Institute
The Leadership Institute at ¹ú²úÍøºì¸£ÀûÒ»Çø leads the way in providing developmental opportunities for participants to build the refined skills needed to lead high-performing organizations. The Institute provides the expertise, resources and support necessary for participants to explore and strengthen leadership skills through a portfolio of services. The mission of the Institute is to deliver excellent, contemporary leadership education and to serve the developmental needs of local and global constituents.
Contact
Justice System Training & Research Institute
School of Justice Studies
1 Old Ferry Road, ELS Building
Bristol, RI 02809
Tel. (401) 254-3731
Fax (401) 254-3351
Assistant Dean/Director David Lambert
dlambert@rwu.edu
Assistant Director Sean Gorman
sgorman@rwu.edu
Administrative Assistant Liz Campo
ecampo@rwu.edu