Lori B. Singer-Bare, Ph.D.
Biography
Lori B. Singer-Bare is an Assistant Professor for Criminology and Justice Studies and an instructor, liaison, and curriculum designer for the Peace Officer Training Academy at 绿帽社 at Trumbull. Lori medically retired as a Sergeant First Class (E-7) in December 2022, from the United State Army. She was Military Police during her time in the Army and served in a variety of positions. She was a Patrol Officer, Traffic Collision Investigator, Special Reaction Team Entry Team Member, Drill Sergeant, Instructor, Platoon Sergeant, and Current Operations Noncommissioned Officer in Charge. As an Army Instructor, Lori taught new Soldiers-in-Training tactics and techniques for active shooter/threat response methods. Lori is the recipient of the Soldier鈥檚 Medal; the highest award for valor in a non-combat situation for her actions on 2 April 2014, when she confronted an active shooter at Fort Hood, TX. She is credited with stopping the threat and saving countless lives. Lori deployed in 2020, to South Korea with the 977th Military Company that was attached to the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division out of Fort Riley, KS. Lori has received advanced training specifically geared towards law enforcement and continues to attend instructor-level courses to train new Cadets and law enforcement professionals across the state of Ohio. Lori is deeply involved with community engagement through a partnership with the Warren Family Mission and participates in volunteer initiatives with the Police Academy Cadets. Lori has been instrumental in the creation of the Youth Police Academy Experience which affords local high school students an opportunity to explore the field of law enforcement. Furthermore, Lori has partnered with fellow colleagues and created the 鈥淎t Ease鈥 Military and Veteran Resource Center in the Gelbke Library to assist students who have served or are currently serving in the Armed Forces. Lori is active in the Salem Junior Mother鈥檚 Club, Buckeye Elementary School literacy program, and is a coach for youth basketball. Lori is married to 1SG (US Army, Ret.) Travis Bare and has three children 鈥 Travis Jr., Emily, and Jackson.
Classes: CRIM 12000, CRIM 22200, CRIM 22300, CRIM 22301, CRIM 32200, CRIM 34311, CRIM 36702, CRIM 37411, CRIM 46802, CRIM 66767
Education
Master of Public Administration Emergency Management and Homeland Security Upper Iowa University (2020)
Master of Education Certificate in Teacher Leadership Upper Iowa University (2021)
B.A. Political Science (Cum Laude) Hiram College (2009)
Executive Certificate in Public Administration Liberty University (2023)
Publications
- Public Administrators鈥 Role in Law Enforcement Training: How Public Administrators Influence the Communication Gap Between Law Enforcement Personnel and Society
Awards/Achievements
- Transfer Champion (绿帽社, 2025)
- Belonging Champions (绿帽社, 2024)
- Bronze Award in Teaching Development (绿帽社, 2023)
- Order of the Marechausse in Bronze (Fort Riley, KS, 2021)
- Instructor of the Cycle (Fort Leonard Wood, MO, 2017)
- Drill Sergeant of the Cycle (Fort Leonard Wood, MO, 2016)
- Soldier's Medal for Valor (Fort Cavazos, TX, 2014)
- Sergeant Audie Murphy Club Awardee (Fort Cavazos, TX, 2012)
- Noncommissioned Officer of the Year (Fort Cavazos, TX, 2012)
- Soldier of the Year (89th MP BDE, 2011)