Jon Bottema, PhD

Biography

A Johannes “Jon” Bottema is an Assistant Professor in the School of Criminal Justice, Criminology, and Forensics at Seattle University. He has a Ph.D. in Criminology and Criminal Justice, which he earned from Arizona State University. His research focuses on collaborating with law enforcement at various levels to explore what is effective in policing and how this may benefit police agencies and the communities that they serve.

Jon Bottema CV

Education

Ph.D. 2021, Arizona State University; Criminology and Criminal Justice
MS. 2017, Arizona State University; Criminology and Criminal Justice
BS. 2016, Arizona State University; Criminology and Criminal Justice

Courses Taught

Criminal Investigations (CRJS 3200)
Criminal Justice Research Methods (CRJS 3010)
Criminal Justice Statistics (CRJS 3020)
Police and Society (CRJS 3060)
Theories and Techniques of Crime Scene Investigation (CRJS 5160)

Publications

PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLES

Bottema, A. J. & Barter, M. (2024). Taking aim at crime: Evaluating the elements of a crime gun intelligence approach. Police Practice and Research: An International Journal. doi: 10.1080/15614263.2024.2410832

Bottema, A. J. & Telep, C. W (2024). Capitalizing on patrol intelligence: Practitioner receptivity to patrol-driven intelligence-led policing. Police Practice and Research: An International Journal. doi: 10.1080/15614263.2024.2308918

Bottema, A. J., Rountree-Jackson, W., & Telep, C. W. (2022). Implementing a patrol-driven intelligence officer program: A policing innovation trial. Policing: A Journal of Policy & Practice, 16(1). doi: 10.1093/police/paac027

Bottema, A. J. & Telep, C. W. (2021). Examining views of police chiefs and college students regarding drug disqualifiers for the hiring of police officers in Arizona. Journal of Drug Issues, 51(1), 109-127. doi: 10.1177/0022042620959331

Bottema, A. J., & Telep, C. W. (2019). The benefit of intelligence officers: Assessing their contribution to success through actionable intelligence. Policing: An International Journal, 42(1), 2-15. doi: 10.1108/PIJPSM-07-2018-0088

Telep, C. W., Ready, J., & Bottema, A. J. (2018). Working towards intelligence-led policing: The Phoenix Police Department Intelligence Officer Program. Policing: A Journal of Policy and Practice, 12(3), 332-343. doi: 10.1093/police/pax094

BOOK CHAPTERS

Telep, C. W., & Bottema, A. J. (2020). Adopt evidence-based policing. In C. Katz & E. R. Maguire (eds.), Transforming the police: Thirteen key reforms (pp. 9-25). Long Grove, IL: Waveland Press.