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Gertz is most well known for successfully conducting thousands and thousands of surveys, which have been used by professors and doctoral students within and outside the college for high quality research and publications in some of the top journals in the field. One of his most notable surveys, collected along with Dr. Gary Kleck, polled a national sample about the defensive use of guns. The United States Supreme Court has now cited this research more than once. Currently, in addition to his regular duties, Gertz serves as the College liaison for development and is the faculty representative to the Alumni and Friends of Criminology Advisory Board. In these roles, he has helped procure funds for the College and graduate students, which has facilitated further growth and success within the program.