James Adcock is Director of the Investigative Services Program in the Criminal Justice Department at the University of New Haven and Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice. He specializes in the processes associated with the investigation of crimes; equivocal death analysis and the resolution of cold cases.
Titles:
Assistant Professor
Director, Investigative Services Program, Criminal Justice Department
Educational Background:
Ph.D.- University of South Carolina
M.P.A. - Jacksonville State University
B.A. - Lambuth College
Summary of Expertise:
- conducting and managing the investigative process
- evaluation of equivocal death cases
- cold case analysis of unresolved homicides
Work History:
- retired (over 20 years, CW 4) US Army Criminal Investigator
- former Chief Deputy Coroner of Investigations, Richland County, South Carolina
- certified lecturer on death investigation and the investigative processes in the State of Georgia and formerly in the State of Florida
Current or Recent Research:
Research interests center around rape typologies and the analysis of unresolved homicides. Has appeared on CourtTV's Best Defense with Jami Floyd regarding ongoing criminal court cases.
Books or Significant Articles Published:
Numerous investigative manuals (self published).
Current or Recent Professional memberships, Activities or Awards:
- Fellow, American Academy of Forensic Sciences, presently serving on the Board of Directors (2004-2007) and have been nominated for the position of Vice President for the upcoming year of 2008-2009.
- Fellow, Henry C. Lee Institute of Forensic Science
Specific Subjects or Issues Faculty Expert Can Knowledgeably Discuss:
- processes associated with the investigation of crimes
- equivocal death analysis and the resolving of cold cases
Courses Faculty Expert Teaches:
CJ 201 - Principles of Criminal Investigation
CJ 420 - Advanced Investigative Techniques
FOR 632 - Advanced Investigation I in the forensic science program
FOR 633 - Advanced Investigation II in the forensic science program
FOR 650 - Death Investigation
Conduct lectures for the Henry C. Lee Institute
E-Mail:
jmadcock@jma-forensics.com
jadcock@newhaven.edu
