James P. McElvain, Ph.D.

James P. McElvain, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Master of Public Safety program at the University of Virginia’s School of Continuing and Professional Studies. He brings a distinguished career in public safety and law enforcement to his academic work, blending practical experience with scholarly insight. Dr. McElvain is the author of Practical Statistics for Public Safety Professionals: Data Driven Results and Artificial Intelligence, a guide designed to help practitioners apply statistical reasoning to real-world challenges in the field.