The Commissioner of Police, Verne Garde, wishes to congratulate Dr. Montelle Felix, a Police Constable attached to the Community Policing Unit of the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force.
Dr. Felix joins officers such as Dr. Mashama Sealy (Assistant Commissioner of Police), who have achieved this academic milestone!
Dr. Montelle Felix holds a PhD in Crime Prevention and Corrections from Central Police University, Taiwan, an MSc in Management with a specialization in Criminal Justice Management from the University of Maryland, and a BSc in Criminal Justice from Monroe University.
His academic journey includes attaining a black belt in judo during his studies in Taiwan, underscoring his commitment to discipline and resilience.
Dr. Felix’s research primarily explores critical decision-making processes in law enforcement and behavioural influences within correctional settings, with notable studies centred on Taiwan and Saint Lucia.
His dissertation, “Determinants of Police Officers Making an Arrest When Responding to Intimate Partner Violence Cases in Taiwan,” investigates key factors in police discretion during domestic violence incidents, contributing valuable insights to both local and international discourse on policing practices.
He has authored impactful publications, such as “Factors Shaping Inmate Trust in Correctional Officers in Taiwan: Do Procedural Justice and Distributive Justice Matter?” examining inmate-officer relationships, “Suicidal Ideation and Its Correlates Among Incarcerated Persons in Taiwan,” addressing mental health challenges in correctional facilities, and “The Impact of Social Learning and Social Bonds on Juvenile Delinquency: An Empirical Study of Secondary School Students in Saint Lucia,” which assesses social influences on youth behavior.
Dr. Felix is also actively collaborating with scholars on a forthcoming paper titled “Revisiting Violent Misconduct Among Juvenile Committed Offenders in Correctional Schools: An Application of General Strain and Social Support Theories,” adding a theoretical depth to the understanding of juvenile behavior in institutional settings.
In addition to his research, Dr. Felix contributes to the field as a reviewer for the Journal of Deviant Behavior, supporting the dissemination of innovative studies in criminology.
His research and editorial work continue to advance empirical and theoretical knowledge in criminal justice, emphasizing themes of justice, social influence, and rehabilitation in both policing and correctional contexts.
SOURCE: Royal Saint Lucia Police Force
