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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and public administration, discusses how the city of Bridgeport once again is facing questions over the primary election for mayor.
Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of international affairs, national security, and political science, discusses Ukraine's many challenges in the war with Russia, including running low on ammunition.
Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of criminal justice and homeland security, discusses the Israelis moving their operations from the central Gaza strip to the southern area around Rafah.
Members of the University’s dance crews and dance organizations are excited to power through the spring semester, bringing their energy and enthusiasm to every performance and sharing their passion for dance with their fellow Chargers.
Police academy recruits recently investigated mock crime scenes at the University, building their skills working in world-class facilities, receiving support from educators with extensive real-world experience, and, even, students who are also learning how to be crime scene investigators.
From her work with the NYPD to her leadership as an educator, Barbara Lawrence, J.D., MPA has been at the leading edge of promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout her career. She’s excited to be playing a critical role in continuing to ensure that the University community makes all Chargers feel welcomed and a sense of belonging.
Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of criminal justice and national security, discusses check-washing schemes, involving more than a billion dollars a year reported by the U.S. Postal Inspection Service. This is a federal crime and can lead to decades in prison.
Claire Glynn, professor of forensic science and director of the Graduate Certificate in Forensic Genetic Genealogy, discusses the forensic evidence in the trial of Michelle Troconis, whose DNA was found on some of the garbage bags that video cameras captured Fotis Dulos throwing out in West Hartford. The video starts at 17:13 with Dr. Glynn.
Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, discusses the history of the 14th Amendment, Section 3, of the U.S. Constitution and how it applies to a case before the Supreme Court of the United States on whether Colorado can remove a presidential candidate from the ballot in November.
Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, and John DeCarlo, professor of criminal justice, comment on the ethical use of deception in interrogation tactics by police.
