Matt Tomlin

Dr. Matt Tomlin holds a Ph.D. in Forensic Psychology. His dissertation explored the experiences of police crisis negotiators working with high-acuity suicidal individuals. He also earned master’s degrees in Criminal Justice and Forensic Psychology. His research focuses on the intersection of psychology and the criminal justice system, with a particular emphasis on strategies for engaging individuals in suicidal crises. Matt has authored articles on police crisis response and has trained law enforcement, mental health professionals, and academics in this field. 

 Matt’s policing career spanned over two decades, during which he coordinated the mobile co-responder crisis team and crisis negotiation programs. Upon retiring, he was key in implementing and overseeing a regional 9-8-8 suicide crisis helpline program. In addition to STAIR, he has facilitated training in ASIST, CIT, and Nonviolent Crisis Intervention. Matt is a college faculty member who has developed and teaches forensic psychology, mental health, criminal justice, and criminology courses.