July 28, 2003--Carl B. Klockars, 57, professor of criminal justice and sociology, died Thursday, July 24.

A member of the UD faculty since 1976, Dr. Klockars wrote extensively on professional crime, criminological theory, the moral dilemmas of policing and police use of force.

With colleagues, he had recently completed a study, entitled “Enhancing Police Integrity,” that seeks to understand the mechanisms through which police agencies may create organizational environments that enhance and encourage integrity.

Dr. Klockars was the author of five books, more than 50 scholarly articles and numerous professional papers. He had served as nationally elected vice president of the police section of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences.

He was a pioneer in building collaborative research relationships between police and academics.

Born in Providence, R.I., he was a graduate of the University of Rhode Island, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in sociology, and the University of Pennsylvania, where he earned his master’s and doctoral degrees.

There will be a private burial for family. A celebration of his life will be held at 1:30 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 3, in Clayton Hall.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, c/o the R.T. Foard & Jones, 122 West Main St., Newark, DE 19711.