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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on the two factors that are reducing racial disparities in traffic stops across the state.
Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on proposed legislation that would ban traffic stops for low-level violations, saying this may risk public safety for pre-textual stops for more serious crimes.
Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on Connecticut’s original red-flag law, which he wrote while serving in the state legislature, and the difference between yellow-flag gun laws.
Jan Jones, a lecturer of hospitality and tourism, comments that the hotel industry has been struggling to bring back business travelers and weekend leisure guests since the pandemic.
Michele Smallidge, lecturer, and director of the B.S. in Exercise Science program, comments on switching some higher-carb foods with vegetables, which is a critical part of weight loss.
Paul Bleakley, assistant professor of criminal justice, comments on code words used in internet forums on the sexual abuse of minors. But, he says, to 'make a connection with these words in every instance is far-fetched.'
Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of homeland security, emergency management, and criminal justice, discusses how the active shooter situation happening at the UNLV campus has now become a crime scene after police announced the shooter was down.
Lisa Dadio, a senior lecturer and director of the Center for Advanced Policing, explains that larger cities have already implemented real-time crime centers to monitor and respond to criminal activity.
Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, reflects on gang violence in 1993 that took the life of high school student Miguel Dejesus, who held a leadership post in the local chapter of the Latin Kings.
Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses a mass shooting at UNLV and why the Red Flag Gun Law may have helped prevent this type of tragedy if the suspected shooter had displayed warning signs, but there is not a Red Flag in Nevada.
Patrick Gourley, associate professor of economics and business analytics, discusses Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont’s withdrawal of regulations that would phase out gas-powered vehicles by 2035.
Karl Minges, assistant professor of public health, discusses cold and flu season and gives some helpful advice on what to do when sick.
The words “power on” capture the University’s transformative impact on students, as well as how Chargers draw support from each other and their own sense of purpose as they activate, engage, and power on their goals and dreams.
Bobby McDonald, a lecturer of criminal justice, discusses how police and other law enforcement agencies respond to an active shooter.
Bobby McDonald, a lecturer of criminal justice, discusses a mass shooting event on the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, campus as news broke the shooter was down and the campus was being secured.
As he prepares to graduate, Pradeep Rajbhandari '24 MPH reflects on the meaningful experiences he’s had at the University, including the opportunities he’s had to collaborate with his faculty mentors and to attend a leading public health conference – at which he accepted two prestigious awards.
Demissew Ejara, associate professor of finance, comments on some factors influencing short-term interest rates.
Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of homeland security, emergency management, and criminal justice, discusses instances of antisemitism representing 60% of all hate crimes nationwide, causing many who celebrate Hanukkah to have concern for their safety.
Meet Noah Swatt ’22, director of University scheduling and events management, whose travels this year have brought him from Seattle to the Bahamas.
The University recently celebrated the dedication and service of the veterans in its community, as well as its recent inclusion on the Military Times 2023 “Best for Vets: Colleges List.”
