Edward Maguire is an expert on policing, violence and protests.

His research involves the application of criminology to the study of crime and justice issues in the developing world. His recent research has focused on procedural justice and legitimacy, police response to protests, gang violence, officer safety and wellness, and evaluating the impact of violent crime control initiatives.

Maguire is a professor in the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice, and associate director of the Center for Violence Prevention and Community Safety. 

He has written and edited five books, more than 90 journal articles, and chapters on various themes related to policing, violence, gangs, research methodology, and comparative criminology. 

His most recent work includes "Transforming the Police: Thirteen Key Reforms," which he co-edited with his ASU criminology colleagues. The book offers fresh, research-based perspectives to help law enforcement officials make better-informed decisions about running their agencies and best apply strategies and tactics.