Paul Guzman

About

Dr. Paul Guzman is a criminal justice researcher, security executive, and U.S. Army veteran whose work focuses on law enforcement decision-making, crisis intervention, and the intersection of military service, behavioral health, and the criminal justice system.

He holds a Ph.D. in Criminal Justice with a specialization in Emergency Management, a Master of Business Administration (MBA), and a Master of Science in Administration of Justice and Security. His doctoral research, Factors of Police Decision-Making of Veterans in Crisis, examined the influence of situational characteristics, veteran behavior, and officer training on law enforcement decisions during encounters involving veterans experiencing crises.

Dr. Guzman serves as a Senior Manager of Worldwide Operations Security at Amazon, where he leads security and risk management initiatives across healthcare operations. His professional experience encompasses organizational resilience, threat management, workplace violence prevention, and security risk governance.

A former U.S. Army infantryman and Iraq War veteran, Dr. Guzman brings both operational experience and an academic perspective to his research. His scholarly interests include police decision-making, crisis intervention training, veteran interactions with law enforcement, behavioral threat assessment, and evidence-based approaches to public safety.

Through his research, Dr. Guzman seeks to contribute to the development of informed policies, improved law enforcement practices, and effective responses to individuals experiencing behavioral health crises.