received his B.A. in Sociology in 1967, his M.A. in Sociology in 1969, and his Ph.D. in Educational Sociology in 1971 from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan.

He has been a professor, and former chair, in the Department of Criminal Justice and Security Administration at the University of Detroit Mercy since 1977. Prior to that date, he was a probation officer, police academy director, and professor at the College of the Virgin Islands. He has served as an occasional guest lecturer at the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia, and lectures on a regular basis in specialized seminars sponsored by the Detroit Police Department.

In addition, he has made formal presentations to the Association of Trial Lawyers of America (ATLA), Defense Research Institute (DRI), American Bar Association (ABA), International Chiefs of Police (IACP), state bar associations, and numerous other groups. A graduate of the National Crime Prevention Institute, he is designated a Certified Protection Professional by the American Society for Industrial Security.

EW #381  strives to keep current in his areas of expertise by continuing to do research, to publish, and to participate in continuing education.

SERVICES PROVIDED
Forensic Criminology Associates has had extensive experience evaluating premises liability and law enforcement issues around the country. When assisting in litigation, the company attempts to maintain a balance of consulting for both plaintiff and defense. Following are some of the areas in which Forensic Criminology Associates has consulted and testified:

Premises Liability–
Apartment buildings
Bars
Casinos
Cemeteries
Educational institutions
Fast food outlets
Hospitals
Hotels/motels
Parking lots
Railroads
Retail stores
Shopping centers
Sports stadia
Tourism and tourist facilities
Transportation
General business settings and others

Law Enforcement–
High speed vehicle pursuit
Use of force
Jail suicide
Correctional mental health and health care issues
Forensic Criminology Associates has had active involvement in over 700 cases throughout the United States and the Caribbean. Many have been nationally publicized high-profile cases involving damages reaching several millions of dollars. Testimony has been provided in over 90 trials to date.

Additional Consulting–
Forensic Criminology Associates personnel have had a variety of non-litigation assignments involving the planning of security operations, the evaluation of existing systems, and the provision of highly specialized research services on a specially designed basis.