Dr. Brian Hempel is the department chair and assistant professor of criminal justice
at York University. His teaching expertise includes: criminal law, corrections, criminal
investigations, ethics in the criminal justice system, as well as coursework in leadership,
management, and decision-making during crises. Dr. Hempel's research interest includes
leadership in law enforcement, decision-making in the criminal justice system, and
providing insight to help those interested in criminal justice to be more well rounded
individuals in the community. Prior to York University, Dr. Hempel has served in many
different roles in the human resources community, a law enforcement officer in Southern
California, and as a Marine in the United States Marine Corps. Dr. Hempel is passionate
about serving his community. When he is not teaching, he is a Volunteer Firefighter
with Waterloo Fire and Rescue and serves as Board of Director for Honored Heroes,
a non-profit focused on the preservation of veteran's headstones.
Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.
John 15:13
Serving York University since 2024.
Criminal Justice System
Law Enforcement
Narcotics and Gangs
Investigations
Geosecurity
Leadership
Management
Decision-Making
Crisis Leadership
Nebraska Admiral
City of Chino Lifesaving Award X 2
California Highway Patrol 10851 Award X 2
Several Letters of Accommodation
Dr. Hempel is passionate about serving his community. When he is not teaching, he
is a Volunteer Firefighter with Waterloo Fire and Rescue and serves as Board of Director
for Honored Heroes, a non-profit focused on the preservation of veteran's headstones.
