MPA, University of New Haven
M.S., University of New Haven
B.A., University of Miami
Mr. Maxwell is a retired police officer from Madison, CT. His academic interests focus on all aspects in the field of law enforcement and police work as well as investigations and issues in the security field.
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Dan Maxwell, professor of practice in criminal justice who was a firearms instructor for 20 years while serving as a police officer, comments on an officer-involved shooting in Manchester.
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Dan Maxwell, professor of practice in criminal justice, comments on a missing-person investigation in Baltimore that he says created more questions than answers.
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Dan Maxwell, professor of practice in criminal justice, commenting on the ongoing investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, says, “Investigators must first prove a homicide occurred — even without a body — and then link a specific person to it.”
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Dan Maxwell, professor of practice in criminal justice, speaking about missing-person cases, explained, “While most people are located, maybe 4,000 unidentified bodies pop up around the country … and maybe 25% of them remain unidentified for a year or longer.”
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Dan Maxwell, professor of practice in criminal justice, in talking about Connecticut cities and towns introducing speed cameras, said he understands why people are worried about how the data will be used.
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Dan Maxwell, professor of practice in criminal justice, discusses the law enforcement challenges related to social media posts promoting a “takeover” at Westfarms Mall.
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Dan Maxwell, professor of practice in criminal justice, discusses Brandford (CT) police arresting a Branford man after finding a cache of weapons inside his home.
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Daniel Maxwell, professor of practice in criminal justice, says the first 48 to 72 hours of a suspected kidnapping are critical because evidence can dissipate over time.
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Daniel Maxwell, professor of practice in criminal justice, discusses the release of body cam video in an incident in which a police officer is accused of hitting a man 18 times after the man took a swing and hit him.
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Daniel Maxwell, professor of practice in criminal justice, discusses how the elderly can easily become targets of scams and why seniors should be on the lookout for these types of schemes.
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Daniel Maxwell, a distinguished lecturer of criminal justice, discusses a video of a man allegedly trying to use his vehicle to hit pedestrians and shares some advice on dealing with a road rage incident.
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Daniel Maxwell, a distinguished lecturer in criminal justice, discusses a crash on I-91 that resulted in a second accident after a vehicle hydroplaned and struck two state troopers who were responding to a crash.
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Daniel Maxwell, a distinguished lecturer in criminal justice, discusses pool safety for children and adults, saying, 'Being safe around a pool comes with experience being around a pool. And I think that starts with, number one, knowing how to swim.'
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Daniel Maxwell, a distinguished lecturer in criminal justice, discusses how online video games that children play with others can be exploited by predators. Maxwell advises parents to monitor internet usage and check it regularly.
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Daniel Maxwell, a distinguished lecturer of criminal justice, discusses a lawmaker in Rhode Island calling on the governor to immediately end the use of unmarked vehicles by state law enforcement.
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Daniel Maxwell, a distinguished lecturer of criminal justice, discusses how to identify a person who may be impersonating a police officer.
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Daniel Maxwell, a distinguished lecturer of criminal justice, comments on what to look for to validate a police officer, after a suspected shooter in Minnesota impersonated a police officer to entice the victims to open the door to their home.
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Kenneth Gray, a distinguished lecturer of homeland security and criminal justice, and Daniel Maxwell, a distinguished lecturer of criminal justice, comment on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents contacting local law enforcement agencies when they are making arrests in Connecticut.
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Daniel Maxwell, a distinguished lecturer of criminal justice, discusses burglars using a stolen vehicle to smash through a window at a gun shop and steal nine handguns in Wolcott.
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Daniel Maxwell, a distinguished lecturer of criminal justice, discusses the importance of training troopers and officers at gun ranges.
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Dan Maxwell, a distinguished lecturer of criminal justice, discusses how police officers’ training entails keeping their taser and gun on different sides of their bodies to distinguish which should be used.
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Dan Maxwell, a distinguished lecturer of criminal justice, discusses an officer-involved shooting, as a 19-year-old approached an officer with a knife after repeated commands by the police to stop.
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Daniel Maxwell, a distinguished lecturer of criminal justice, discusses a video posted on Snapchat by Rhode Island State Troopers that shows a man being fatally struck by a vehicle last October.
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Dan Maxwell, a distinguished lecturer of criminal justice, discusses how an argument at a basketball game escalated in the parking lot, where a parent was hit by a car.
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Dan Maxwell, a distinguished lecturer of criminal justice, comments that communication is the most important measure of sharing information with first responders by schools and families.
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Dan Maxwell, a lecturer of criminal justice, discusses the importance of reporting to police threats made online or in person.
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Dan Maxwell, a distinguished lecturer of criminal justice, discusses the release of the dashcam video and the final report from the CT Office of Inspector General after a suspect stole a police cruiser and crashed into a diner in 2023.
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Dan Maxwell, a distinguished lecturer in criminal justice, discusses the importance of heeding safety warnings from authorities as areas around the Gulf Coast of Texas are under tropical storm warnings.
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Dan Maxwell, a distinguished lecturer in criminal justice, discusses emergency plans for municipalities and the services in place as Hurricane Beryl approaches the Gulf Coast of Texas.
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Dan Maxwell, a distinguished lecturer in criminal justice, comments on how legislation and incarceration have not changed the drug problem in the U.S.
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Dan Maxwell, a distinguished lecturer of criminal justice, discusses the State of Connecticut’s Office of Inspector General’s report on the 2022 ambush of two Bristol Police officers.
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Dan Maxwell, a distinguished lecturer of criminal justice, comments on the application process for the transfer of firearms in Connecticut, which would allow police to conduct a background check on the person buying the gun from the owner.
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Dan Maxwell, a distinguished lecturer of criminal justice, discusses how spectators blocked and damaged a police car responding to an emergency after a person was hit by a car during a sideshow incident.
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Dan Maxwell, a distinguished lecturer of criminal justice, discusses the memorial service for fallen Minneapolis police officer Jamal Mitchell, a New Haven native who was fatally shot in the line of duty.
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Dan Maxwell, a distinguished lecturer of criminal justice, discusses a rash of gun store break-ins and how police are tracking serial numbers of stolen firearms.
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Dan Maxwell, a distinguished lecturer of criminal justice, discusses a police-involved shooting after being called to a disturbance and encountering a person with a gun in his hand answering the door.
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Dan Maxwell, a distinguished lecturer of criminal justice, comments on the possible passage of a law that would make it illegal to wear a face mask in public post-pandemic.
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Dan Maxwell, a distinguished lecturer of criminal justice, discusses the Office of the Inspector General’s release of a video and new information on what led up to a fatal shooting by Colchester police.
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Dan Maxwell, a distinguished lecturer of criminal justice, discusses a shoplifting ring charged with conspiracy to commit interstate transportation of stolen property and interstate transportation of stolen goods after walking out of multiple stores without paying.
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Dan Maxwell, a distinguished lecturer of criminal justice, comments on the University of New Haven's annual mass casualty incident drill, a platform for students majoring in criminal justice, forensic science, homeland security, fire science, emergency management, and cybersecurity, among other programs, to gain firsthand experience in disaster response. The drill showcases the broad scope of the University's programs, attracting a diverse range of participants.
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Dan Maxwell, a distinguished lecturer of criminal justice, says that regardless of the outcome in the trial of a state trooper charged with manslaughter, police officers will continue training on de-escalating tactics.
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Dan Maxwell, a distinguished lecturer of criminal justice, discusses the importance of training all police officers on de-escalation tactics and on interacting with those having a mental health crisis.
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Dan Maxwell, distinguished lecturer of criminal justice, discusses the start of the trial for James Crumbley on four counts of involuntary manslaughter. His wife, Jennifer Crumbley, was convicted of involuntary manslaughter stemming from a shooting at Oxford High School that was committed by their son, James.
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Daniel Maxwell, distinguished lecturer of criminal justice, discusses the start of the trial of a Connecticut State Trooper charged with manslaughter in the shooting death of a teen who carjacked a vehicle in Norwalk and led police on a high-speed chase that ended in West Haven.
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Dan Maxwell, a distinguished lecturer of criminal justice, discusses some ways to protect yourself while walking or exercising alone outdoors.
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Dan Maxwell, a distinguished lecturer of criminal justice, discusses some ways to protect yourself while walking or exercising alone outdoors.
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Dan Maxwell, a distinguished lecturer of criminal justice, discusses the police search for a person scamming senior citizens by pretending to be a bail bondsman and telling family members to give him money to get loved ones out of jail.
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Dan Maxwell, a distinguished lecturer of criminal justice, discusses a State Police report about an AirTag tracking device found attached to a motor vehicle and how it was being used to stalk a woman.
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Dan Maxwell, a distinguished lecturer of criminal justice, discusses the importance of transparency after an independent report investigating Connecticut State Troopers and whether they intentionally falsified traffic tickets was released. (This is the second video on the web page.)
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Daniel Maxwell, a distinguished lecturer of criminal justice, discusses the Department of Justice’s report on the Uvalde Police Department’s handling of the active shooter at Robb Elementary School that took the lives of 21 adults and children.
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Daniel Maxwell, a distinguished lecturer of criminal justice, discusses the families’ reaction to the Department of Justice report on the mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, in 2022.
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Daniel Maxwell, a distinguished lecturer of criminal justice, comments that expert witnesses from academia testifying in court cases showcases their expertise in their discipline and their university.
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Dan Maxwell, a senior lecturer of criminal justice, discusses video footage released of a Connecticut State Trooper shooting an armed man.
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Dan Maxwell, a distinguished lecturer of criminal justice, discusses why domestic violence calls for police are some of the most dangerous situations they deal with, after a man shot a West Haven officer and police returned fire.
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Dan Maxwell, a distinguished lecturer of criminal justice, discusses how a police officer who resigned from the department can still be held accountable after being accused of falsifying activity reports and traffic stops.
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Dan Maxwell, a distinguished lecturer of criminal justice, discusses a case in which a person found $5,000 and why that person has been charged with larceny.
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Dan Maxwell, a distinguished lecturer of criminal justice, discusses how police departments in major cities are testing new methods for non-emergency calls as staffing shortages continue nationwide.
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Dan Maxwell, a distinguished lecturer of criminal justice, and James Mohs, associate professor of accounting and taxation, comment on Connecticut’s lost property law when an item valued at more than one dollar is found.
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Dan Maxwell, a distinguished lecturer of criminal justice, talks about boat safety this summer and the need for additional training on the water.
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Dan Maxwell, a distinguished lecturer of criminal justice, discusses some of the new laws in effect in Connecticut for 2023.
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Dan Maxwell, a distinguished lecturer of criminal justice, discusses the importance of the details investigated in a case where a 1-year-old baby died of acute fentanyl and Xylazine intoxication.
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Dan Maxwell, a lecturer of criminal justice, discusses the pressure on Idaho Police as they are trying to solve the murder of four University of Idaho students that took place over six weeks ago.
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Dan Maxwell, a lecturer in criminal justice, comments on how a multipronged approach is needed to slow down drivers as more pedestrians are being hit by cars due to speeding, running red lights, and other violations.
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Dan Maxwell, a distinguished lecturer of criminal justice, comments on a case of a white man shooting an unarmed black man walking down the street, and discusses if the shooter will be charged with a hate crime.
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Dan Maxwell, a distinguished lecturer of criminal justice, discusses 'shrinkage,' a term associated with brick-and-mortar stores losing products to theft, as some major retailers consider closing their stores.
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Dan Maxwell, a lecturer of criminal justice, says with the increasing numbers of cameras and surveillance footage, police conduct that is good or bad, is captured.
The Charger Blog
Members of the University’s American Criminal Justice Association chapter recently competed with students from across the northeast, taking home a variety of awards, building their skills, and interacting with and learning from K9s and their handlers.
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Dan Maxwell, a lecturer of criminal justice, discusses how a crowd surge developed, killing over 120 people at a Halloween festival in Seoul.
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Dan Maxwell, lecturer of criminal justice, comments on a case where a police dog bit a blind man who was living in a church hostel as a call came in about a possible burglary in a separate area.
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Dan Maxwell, lecturer in criminal justice, talks about a man accused of killing his former girlfriend after he violated a restraining order she had against him multiple times.
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Dan Maxwell, a criminal justice lecturer, discusses why armed guards at schools need a different mentality to protect students and staff.
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Dan Maxwell, a lecturer of criminal justice, comments on a neighborhood in West Haven being unaware that a joint law enforcement drill was taking place on July 21 in an area of abandoned homes, causing fear and panic.
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Dan Maxwell, a lecturer in criminal justice, talks about the Crime Scene Investigation Academy at the University of New Haven that is offered to high school students interested in pursuing a career in criminal justice or forensic science.
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Dan Maxwell, a lecturer in criminal justice, talks about the Crime Scene Investigation Academy at the University of New Haven for high school students interested in pursuing a career in criminal justice or forensic science.
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Daniel Maxwell, a lecturer of criminal justice, faced and solved the challenge of transitioning to online teaching amidst campus closures due to COVID-19.
The Charger Blog
For Dan Maxwell's students, their academic experience didn't change much during the transition to remote learning, as he worked with them – and the company behind a leading remote-learning platform – to ensure their educational experience was as seamless as possible.
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Dan Maxwell, a lecturer of criminal justice, comments on the need for better and frequent training for officers on how to handle high-pressure situations without using excessive force.
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Dan Maxwell, a lecturer of criminal justice, talks about the response of the tactical unit that arrived at the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas.
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Dan Maxwell, a lecturer in criminal justice, talks about the mass shooting at a Texas elementary school and its impact across the country.
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Daniel Maxwell, a distinguished lecturer of criminal justice, says deadly force should only be used if you believe your life or the life of another person is in danger.
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Dan Maxwell, a lecturer of criminal justice, talks about the comments on social media on the Kim Potter trial, even if they are taking a one-sided view of the trial.
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Daniel Maxwell, lecturer of criminal justice, says rubber bullets hurt about eighty percent of the people they are used on.
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Daniel Maxwell, a lecturer in criminal justice, says that the arguments between the prosecutor and the defense attorneys are not unusual in trial cases.
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Daniel Maxwell, lecturer of criminal justice, comments on having the license for truck drivers age restrictions lowered due to backups in the chain supplies across the country.
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Daniel Maxwell, distinguished lecturer of criminal justice, comments on why the parents of Brian Laundrie cannot be compelled to discuss the Gabby Petito case with law enforcement.
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Daniel Maxwell, distinguished lecturer of criminal justice, comments on reasons why police may need to turn off their body cameras.
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Daniel Maxwell, distinguished lecturer of criminal justice, talks about the Crime Scene Academy Camp to introduce high school students to the fields of forensic science and criminal justice.
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Daniel Maxwell, distinguished lecturer of criminal justice, and William Carbone, senior lecturer and director of experiential education, comment on reasons for a rise in violent crime.
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Daniel Maxwell, distinguished lecturer of criminal justice, talks about the sentencing in the Derek Chauvin case.
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Daniel Maxwell, distinguished lecturer of criminal justice, talks about the cold case of who killed Chelsea Hill.
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Daniel Maxwell, distinguished lecturer of criminal justice, talks about the unsolved murder of Franklin Benedict in 2015.