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In the Media: May 2022
The University of New Haven featured in the media during May 2022.
Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, explains that the presence of armed guards at the recent school shooting in Uvalde did not prevent the shooter from entering.
Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of national security, international affairs, and political science, says that, so far, the sanctions against Russia are not having an impact or changing their attacks in Ukraine.
Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on the decision to charge the defendant as an adult in the murder of a Fairfield Prep student.
Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, says that before discussing the topic of gun control, especially on social media channels, there must be credible information to support one’s position.
Dan Maxwell, a lecturer of criminal justice, talks about the response of the tactical unit that arrived at the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas.
Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of international affairs, national security, and political science, talks about a tactical decision that led to Ukraine retreating from the East.
David Myers, professor, and chair of criminal justice, comments on the importance of parents working with schools, the police, and community agencies and taking an active role in monitoring their children's social media accounts.
Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, talks about the Red Flag Gun law he authored in Connecticut and how to find solutions to the growing issue of mass shootings.
The University of New Haven’s Police Department assisted Milford, Orange, West Haven, and Connecticut State Police in breaking up a massive brawl on Walnut Beach.
Brian Marks, senior lecturer and executive director of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program and an instructor in the Health Administration and Policy department, talks about the challenges for small businesses amid the rising cost of rent, goods, gas, and food.
Dan Maxwell, a lecturer in criminal justice, talks about the mass shooting at a Texas elementary school and its impact across the country.
Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, says mental health programs should be proactive in identifying those at risk of committing violence.
Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on the closing of the courts during the pandemic has caused some of crime statistics to be skewed.
Randall Horton, professor of English, discusses his new memoir, Dead Weight, and how he carries the memories of his felony convictions.
Brian Marks, senior lecturer and executive director of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program and an instructor in the Health Administration and Policy department, talks about the price of firearms stocks being higher as demand for guns and ammunition has increased since the Uvalde school shooting.
Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, talks about the Second Amendment and its origins and explains that in 2020 gun violence became the number one cause of death for children and teens in the U.S.
Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of international affairs, national security, and political science, discusses the latest developments in the War in Ukraine and what is happening in the Kremlin.
Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice and author of Connecticut’s “Red Flag” Gun Law, discusses the reasons the law was enacted and why it has been adopted in 19 other states.
Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, says since the federal ban on the AR-15 expired in 2004, gun manufacturers have intentionally marketed these weapons to young men as a modern sporting rifles.
Steven H. Kaplan, Ph.D. was among several college presidents quoted in a roundup of statements issued by academic leaders across the country following the mass shooting in Texas.
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