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Kathleen E. Padilla, PhD

Assistant Professor

School of Criminal Justice & Criminology

Texas State University

Media List

Padilla, K.E. & Dockstader, J. (2025). Invited speaker. “Understanding police suicide: Research-based strategies to prevent officer loss.” Policing Matters Podcast – Police1 with Jim Dudley.

Darwiche, L. (2025, February 28). Invited subject matter expert. The Sheriff’s Office has paid millions in overtime, and most of it goes to one department. San Antonio Express-News.

Padilla, K.E. (2025). Invited speaker, “Episode 9: Police Mental Health and Wellness.” Police In-Service Training Podcast with Scott Philips.

Padilla, K.E. (2024). “Hot, dumpster fire, mess”: Police personnel perceptions of the current state of mental health in law enforcement. Research Spotlight, Summer 2024 TXST College of Applied Arts Research Activity. Available upon request.

Padilla, K.E. (2024). Faculty and Staff Spotlight. TXST College of Applied Arts.

Padilla, K.E. (2024). 'The bar is different as a woman': A thematic analysis of career advice given by female police officers. Research Spotlight, Spring 2024 TXST College of Applied Arts Research Activity. Available upon request.

Padilla, K.E. & Renfro, K. (2023). Invited speaker, “Spotlight on Dallas PD, 30x30.” 30x30 Initiative.

Padilla, K.E. (2023). Invited speaker, “Understanding police officer mental health & wellness from a social ecological perspective.” University of New Mexico Law & Mental Health Speaker Series.

Padilla, K.E. (2021). Invited speaker, “CACTUS Mental Health Video Series.” CACTUS Communications.

Kramer, K., & Padilla, K.E. (2021). Invited podcast, “Grad Life: Mental Health and Work-Life Balance with Kelsey Kramer and Kathleen Padilla.” The Criminology Academy.

Gaub, J.E., White, M.D., & Padilla, K.E. (2017). Invited commentary, “Body-worn cameras in small agencies: Challenges and solutions.” Special feature for the Bureau of Justice Assistance Body-Worn Camera Policy and Implementation Program quarterly newsletter, Winter 2017.

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