Kremser Appointed to Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency

KUTZTOWN, Pa. – Governor Josh Shapiro has appointed Kutztown University's Dr. Jonathan Kremser to the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency. Kremser, a professor and department chair in KU's criminal justice department, brings a wealth of expertise and experience to his role on the committee.

Established by law in 1978, the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD)  serves as the justice planning and policymaking agency for the commonwealth of Pennsylvania. By bringing together a wide range of experts in the fields of criminal and juvenile justice, victim services, and related professions, PCCD coordinates the collective examination of problems, proposes solutions and evaluates the impact of those solutions. Among its primary functions, PCCD:

• Facilitates partnerships among federal, state, and local policymakers.
• Fosters interagency coordination and cooperation.
• Develops and coordinates policy issues.
• Provides statewide criminal statistical and analytical services.
• Fosters community-based initiatives in the areas of delinquency prevention and offender reintegration.
• Promotes the use of information technology and information sharing to enhance operational effectiveness in criminal justice agencies.
• Grants federal and state funds to provide monies to support best practices and innovation.

Kremser earned a Bachelor of Science in criminal justice from Kutztown University, a Master of Arts in criminology from the University of Ottawa and both a Master of Arts and a doctorate in criminal justice from Rutgers University.

“I am honored to answer the Governor's call to serve the commonwealth on the Commission,” Kremser said. “I encourage our students to get involved in public service, where they will have the opportunity to make positive contributions within their communities.”

For more information about the PCCD, please visit their website.