Gerard Tate

Dr. Tate leads the community engagement and outreach activities for SoundThinking, a leader in precision policing technology solutions that enable law enforcement to more effectively respond to, investigate and deter crime. As Community Impact and Engagement Director, he ensures that community stakeholders’ input is integrated into SoundThinking's policies, procedures, and product development. Dr. Tate (DSW, LMSW) has nearly two decades of experience serving in both military and civilian law enforcement organizations. As a Licensed Master Social Worker, he has used his knowledge of the root causes of crime, human behavior, and social policy to advise organizations in creating, implementing, and evaluating violence prevention programs. Dr. Tate is an adjunct professor at Howard University in the graduate School of Social Work and holds a B.S. in criminology from Webster University, an MSW with a concentration in social and economic development from Washington University in St. Louis, and a Doctor of Social Work degree from the University of Southern California.