Experience. Diligence. Insight. Knowledge.
Dawson Analytics, founded by Dr. Stephanie Johnston, works to make data approachable and accessible; helping solopreneurs, as well as businesses and organizations gain better insight into their operations, their processes and outcomes, and, ultimately, their future goals and endeavours.
Your data are constantly evolving. Your data are constantly growing. Your data are the secret to your organization’s success.
Dawson Analytics is the key to understanding your data and, in doing so, unlocking your organization’s potential. Our extensive background in academia and research allows us to excel in research, data cleansing, organization, and analysis, as well as program and policy evaluation; and we maintain the exceptionally high standards that publication demands.
Meet the founder.
Stephanie Johnston (Dawson), PhD.
Stephanie Johnston was born and raised in the lower mainland of British Columbia, Canada. She has earned a BA, MA, and PhD from Simon Fraser University. Specializing in Criminology, her academic career involved studying various topics including policing, serious and violent offending in youth, domestic violence, communities and crime, as well as terrorism. She has co-authored peer-reviewed publications and research reports, and contributed to and/or personally delivered several presentations.
Coupled with her nearly decade of teaching experience, she has over fourteen years of experience in various research-related roles: data analyst, project manager, and independent consultant. Combined, these experiences have enabled Stephanie to develop a vast array of skills relevant to all stages of research and data analysis.
Stephanie is passionate about research and looks forward to working with you, and empowering you with knowledge about what data can do for you.
Education
Bachelor of Arts, Criminology, Simon Fraser University - 2009
Master of Arts, Criminology, Simon Fraser University - 2014
Doctor of Philosophy, Criminology, Simon Fraser University - 2021
Peer-Reviewed Publications
Dawson, S.E., & Davies, G. (2020). Who’s policing the crowd? A typology of officers who policed the 2011 Stanley Cup riot. Policing: A Journal of Policy and Practice, 14(4), pp. 962-976.
Davies, G., Johnston, J., Hinton, T., Zdjelar, V., & Dawson, S. (2019). The truth does not always speak for itself : Subject Behavior-Officer Response reporting of police use of force. Police Practice and Research : An International Journal, DOI: 10.1080/15614263.2019.1689134.
Davies, G., & Dawson, S.E. (2018). Spoonful of sugar or strong medicine: ‘Meet and Greet’ as a strategy for policing large-scale public events. Policing and Society: An International Journal of Research and Policy, 28(6), pp. 697-711.
Dawson, S.E., & Davies, G. (2017). Gender differences in understanding police perspectives on crowd disorder. Policing: An International Journal of Police Strategies & Management, 40(2), pp. 228-243.
Davies, G., & Dawson, S.E. (2015). The 2011 Stanley Cup Riot: Police perspectives and lessons learned. Policing: An International Journal of Police Strategies & Management, 38(1), pp. 132-152.
Dawson, S.E., Verdun-Jones, S.N., Davies, G., & Corrado, R.R. (2014). Dangerous kids: A case analysis illustrating critical issues with applying a dangerous offender designation to youth. The Criminal Law Quarterly, 61(1), pp. 74-101.
Dawson, S., McCuish, E, Hart, S.D., & Corrado, R.R. (2012). Critical issues in the assessment of adolescent psychopathy: An illustration using two case studies. International Journal of Forensic Mental Health, 11(2), pp. 63-79.
Publicly Available Research Reports
Dawson, S., & Davies, G. (2023). A goal or distinct tactics? Proposing a practical definition of crisis intervention & de-escalation in the context of policework. Report for the Vancouver Police Department. Dawson Analytics Inc. & Simon Fraser University.
McCormick, A.V., Cohen, I.M., & Johnston, S. (2023). Interagency Case Assessment Teams (ICATs): Best practices in managing highest risk cases of intimate partner violence. Report for the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General. Centre for Public Safety and Criminal Justice Research.
Cohen, I.M., Davies, G., & Johnston, S. (2022). An Evaluation of Situation Tables in British Columbia. Report for the Office of Crime Reduction and Gang Outreach. Centre for Public Safety and Criminal Justice Research.