Dr. Matthew Loeslie

Dr. Matthew Loeslie is an associate professor at Minnesota State University, Mankato. He has held leadership roles such as academic dean, criminal justice program director and lecturer. In addition to his academic experience, Dr. Loeslie has also served as a police officer and trainer. He holds a Doctor of Criminal Justice from Pennsylvania Western University, California, and a Master of Arts in Criminal Justice Leadership from Concordia University–St. Paul. He can be reached at linkedin.com/in/matthewloeslie.

Exploring confirmation bias in policing

May 26, 2024

Mark Twain famously said, “It’s not what you don’t know that gets you into trouble, it’s what you know for sure that just ain’t so.” Here is the deal: Human […] Read More

Falling prey to perception

The hazards of eyewitness misidentification

April 30, 2024

Picture this: being found guilty of a serious crime you didn’t commit. This is the harsh reality for some people who are regrettably misidentified by an eyewitness. Shockingly, the Innocence […] Read More

Checkmate: The strategic advantage of using checklists in policing

March 26, 2024

In today’s law enforcement landscape, the complexity and length of policies continue to grow. For instance, the Minneapolis Police Department’s draft Use of Force policy now spans over 70 pages […] Read More

Peer to boss: Avoiding the pitfalls

January 17, 2024

In law enforcement, internal promotions to supervisor roles offer numerous advantages, such as reducing turnover and inspiring officers to strive for advancement. Internal promotions are crucial in law enforcement due […] Read More