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John Jay in the Media is an e-publication of the Office of Marketing and Communications that informs the campus community about the impressive coverage that our faculty, staff, students and alumni frequently receive in the media. The newsletter includes links to highlights of John Jay College's media coverage.

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WBUR-FM • August 19, 2020

WBUR (Radio) at 2020-08-19

Professor Emeritus John Kleinig commented on police ethics and public trust in a story on police embezzlement.

WCBS-TV • August 21, 2020

CBS 2 News at 5pm

Associate Professor of Fire Science Glenn Corbett was at the scene and explained the conditions that led to a large fire in Somerville, NJ.

WNYC-FM • August 26, 2020

New York City's New Suffragist Monument Comes With Controversy

Professor Erin Thompson gave an interview about the new women's suffrage "Pioneers Monument” featuring Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and Sojourner Truth, the first new statue placed in Central Park in decades. and the first with women.

KMOX-AM • August 29, 2020

KMOX-AM (Radio) at 2020-08-29

Assistant Professor of Economics Michelle Holder was cited for her comment on the fluctuating unemployment rate.

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WCBS-TV - Online • August 12, 2020

Ethnic Communities That Often Feel Underserved In Politics Relishing Kamala Harris As Democrats' VP Pick

Inez Brown, the director of graduate student affairs at John Jay College, commented on what the historic vice presidential nomination of Kamala Harris means for Black women.

Newsday • August 16, 2020

NYPD to cut 'sentiment' polls; Official: Smartphone surveys to gauge reaction to police, safety 'not right tool'

Adjunct Lecturer, former prosecutor and NYPD officer Eugene O'Donnell commented on the news that the NYPD is pulling the plug on the "Sentiment Meter," a polling project used to gauge public reaction to officers and attitudes about safety.

Times Union • August 16, 2020

PROBE: POLICE ACTIONS VIOLENT

Adjunct Professor and former Bergen County Police Chief Brian Higgins analyzed and commented on the Albany police's violent assault on 3 men.

The Unspeakable Podcast • August 17, 2020

Can We Get Smarter About Policing? A conversation with Professor of Police Science (and former Baltimore cop) Peter Moskos

Professor Peter Moskos, Chair of the Department of Law, Police Science and Criminal Justice Administration, discussed the media's role in public perceptions of policing, the “defund the police" movement, the impact of viral videos, and the death of George Floyd.

The Washington Times • August 17, 2020

Rioters snared by own Facebook videos, grandma's review

Assistant Professor Chelsea Binns explained the psychology behind why people post incriminating photos of themselves on social media.

Irish Echo Online • August 17, 2020

Memories of Pete Hamill, a reporter's editor

Adjunct Professor and former Deputy Managing Editor at the NY Daily News Jim Mulvaney wrote a piece on his experience with Pete Hamill, the top editor of The New York Post and The Daily News, who passed away at 85.

Climate Redwood City • August 18, 2020

A National Debate Reignited local police agencies reexamine use-of-force policies following protests

Co-Director of the NYPD Police Studies Program Professor Maki Haberfeld explained how jurors understand police use of force.

Spectrum News Central New York Online • August 18, 2020

NYPD Used Facial Recognition Tech to Find BLM Activist

Former NYPD Sergeant and Adjunct Professor Joe Giacalone commented on the NYPD's use of facial recognition technology to identify a suspect.

NJ.com • August 18, 2020

To get a better cop, we need to start with a college graduate

Adjunct Assistant Professor John Vespucci wrote an op-ed on how requiring a college education for police officers would vastly improve policing. Dr. Maria Haberfeld provided data on how America's police education compares to European countries.

Yahoo News • August 18, 2020

Cities move cautiously on defunding the police - satisfying neither side

Adjunct Lecturer, former prosecutor and NYPD officer Eugene O'Donnell commented on why deep cuts to the NYPD hurt Black and brown communities.

Fast Company • August 19, 2020

Sex, lies, and video games: Inside Roblox's war on porn

Psychology Professor Elizabeth Jeglic explained how children could fall prey to online predators once they enter the “dark side” of Roblox, a massively popular online gaming platform for kids.

States News Service • August 19, 2020

TRAUMA LINKED TO COGNITIVE DECLINE IN ADULTS

Kristin Lynch, a PhD student at John Jay, explained the impact of childhood and adulthood trauma on future cognitive ability.

Times Union • August 19, 2020

LET QUARANTINE GUIDE US TO RETHINK INCARCERATION

Lucy Lang, former Director of the Institute for Innovation in Prosecution at John Jay, wrote an opinion piece on how isolation during COVID-19 should affect the way leaders consider excessive imprisonment.

Bloomberg News Online • August 19, 2020

Police Scale Back Purchases of $50,000 SUVs in Setback for Ford

Co-Director of the NYPD Police Studies Program Professor Maki Haberfeld explained how cuts to the NYPD's budget will affect the supply and maintenance of police cars.

NBC News Online • August 19, 2020

Crime fell in the early months of the pandemic, but fatal police shootings didn't slow down, report finds

Assistant Professor Christopher Herrmann explained why crime fell during the first six months of 2020.

The Wall Street Journal • August 20, 2020

U.S. Jobless Claims Rose to 1.1 Million in Latest Week

Assistant Professor of Economics Michelle Holder commented on labor market fluctuations resulting from the coronavirus pandemic.

Spectrum News Central New York Online • August 20, 2020

NYC Lawmaker Floats Tweaking Chokehold Law as Arrests Plummet

Assistant Professor Christopher Herrmann commented on the claims of a police slowdown in response to the anti-police protests.

Issues in Science and Technology • August 21, 2020

We Need a Disaster Investigation Board for COVID-19 Failures

Associate Professor of Fire Science Glenn Corbett co-wrote an article calling for a bipartisan, expert-led investigation into the nation's failure to control the COVID-19 pandemic.

GothamGazette.com • August 21, 2020

As Gun Violence Increases, So Does Disagreement Over De Blasio's Response

Adjunct Lecturer, former prosecutor and NYPD officer Eugene O'Donnell commented on policing during soaring gun violence in NYC.

The New York Times Online • August 21, 2020

Peter V. Tytell, a Typewriter Whisperer, Is Dead at 74

Peter V. Tytell, a renowned forensic document examiner and John Jay alumnus, passed away at age 74.

Daily Nation Online • August 22, 2020

Monuments and their historical importance

Professor of Art Crime Erin Thompson explained the history of iconoclasm.

MSN Health & Fitness • August 22, 2020

12 Things Psychiatrists Wish You Knew About Schizophrenia

Philip Yanos, Professor and Director of Clinical Training at the Clinical Psychology Training Program John Jay, commented on myths about schizophrenia.

New York Post Online • August 22, 2020

Botched Tribute in Light is the final 'breach of trust' for a group of 9/11 victims' kin

Associate Professor of Fire Science Glenn Corbett wrote an op-ed about the 9/11 Memorial & Museum's decision to read the names of the nearly 3,000 victims and put on the iconic Tribute in Light nighttime display, after first cancelling the events.

The Wall Street Journal • August 23, 2020

NYPD Budget Cuts Put Crime-Scene Investigations at Risk, Union Says

Co-Director of the NYPD Police Studies Program Professor Maki Haberfeld explained the ramifications of the NYPD's decision to have civilian staffers tow vehicles from crime scenes and accidents without first providing proper training and safety equipment.

San Antonio Express-News • August 23, 2020

Ex-cop had role in man's 2016 death; Officer fired for knee restraint repeatedly tased other suspect

Co-Director of the NYPD Police Studies Program Professor Maki Haberfeld commented on San Antonio police officers responding to more than 500 welfare checks, calls where police check on the safety, well-being or mental health of a person.

The Tennessean • August 24, 2020

MNPD culture under fire; Lawsuit echoes claims of systemic harassment

Co-Director of the NYPD Police Studies Program Professor Maki Haberfeld explained how police departments must combat sexual harassment from within.

City & State New York • August 24, 2020

Should cops carry guns?; Police reform advocates say disarming police would save lives.

Phillip Atiba Goff, CEO of the Center for Policing Equity, explained why the consequences of disarming the police would be disastrous.

Elle Italia Online • August 24, 2020

Perché facciamo le cose che ci fanno stare male? Ovvero come provare a smettere di bere, fumare etc.

Peggilee Wupperman, a psychologist and associate professor at John Jay, explained why people engage in self-destructive behaviors.

bloggingheads.tv • August 24, 2020

The Glenn Show: Police Defunding and Its Discontents

Professor Peter Moskos, Chair of the Department of Law, Police Science and Criminal Justice Administration, discussed a number of policing topics including racial disparities in crime and policing, the history of policing and police defunding, and police reform.

WNJU-TV Online • August 24, 2020

NYPD responde a nueva ola de balaceras mortales con más oficiales en las calles

Assistant Professor Christopher Herrmann explained NYC gun violence statistics and the reasons why there is an increase in shootings.

The Journal News Online • August 24, 2020

Desk appearance tickets improve public safety in Yonkers during pandemic | Opinion

A 2018 research brief from the Data Collaborative for Justice (DCJ) at John Jay was cited in a story about community safety and desk appearance tickets.

artnet • August 24, 2020

How Does a Thief Unload Stolen Art? Here Are 5 Ways Criminals Actually Profit From Museum Heists

Professor of Art Crime Erin Thompson explained how often people are caught stealing art for their own private collections.

HuffPost • August 24, 2020

What We Need To Curb Violence In The U.S. (And It Isn't More Prisons And Policing)

A study by John Jay's Research and Evaluation Center on how the Cure Violence program reduced shootings was cited.

The Augusta Chronicle • August 25, 2020

Failed appeal shows need for attorney, lawyers say

Adjunct Professor and attorney Molly Kalmus explained why legal representation is important during a habeas petition.

Financial Times - FT.com • August 25, 2020

College Consensus Publishes Annual Ranking of the Best Colleges in New York 2020 – Company Announcement

CollegeConsensus.com included John Jay among the “Best Colleges in New York and Best Online Colleges in New York for 2020.”

WNYW-TV Online • August 25, 2020

Gun violence kills at least seven; NYPD to bolster weekend shifts

Assistant Professor Christopher Herrmann explained the statistics on violent crimes in NYC this summer as compared to the 70s and 80s, and the impact of low police morale and anti-police sentiment.

The Nation Online • August 25, 2020

The Problem With NYC's New Women's Rights Monument

Professor of Art Crime Erin Thompson wrote about the new women's suffrage statue in Central Park, and why even though it breaks the bronze ceiling, it still contains some of the mistakes made when honoring others through time.

WCBS-TV Online • August 25, 2020

'All Hands On Deck'

Former NYPD homicide detective and Assistant Professor Alfred Titus Jr. explained why the disbanded undercover anti-crime units need to be reinstated in the wake of a surge in gun violence in NYC.

New York Daily News Online • August 25, 2020

NYers accused of illegal gun possession during coronavirus pandemic released without bail at more than double the rate they were last year: data

Lucy Lang, former Director of the Institute for Innovation in Prosecution at John Jay, explained the data on how bail was set before and during the coronavirus pandemic.

TODAY Online - NBC Television Network • August 25, 2020

College campuses face explosion of COVID-19 cases - and struggle to get students to follow safety protocols

Adjunct Professor and former Bergen County Police Chief Brian Higgins explained why colleges and universities are struggling to obtain students' compliance with COVID-19 safety measures.

The Chief • August 26, 2020

Pressed by 'Advocate,' Shea Denies Slowdown

Adjunct Lecturer, former prosecutor and NYPD officer Eugene O'Donnell criticized Public Advocate Jumaane Williams regarding proposed police reform.

Patheos • August 26, 2020

Professor Nathan Lents Explains

Professor of Biology Nathan Lents explained how we get our morality from instinct.

Patch • August 26, 2020

88 New York Colleges Make Money's 2020-21 'Best' List

John Jay College was ranked one of the best value colleges by Money magazine.

The New York Times • August 27, 2020

Parenting in Front of a Live Audience of In-laws

Director of the Writing Program Christen Madrazo wrote a piece about moving her family in with her parents during COVID-19.

The Ridgefield Press • August 27, 2020

Black Suffragettes and Black women voters are a focus in 'Votes for Women' series

Professor Gloria J. Browne-Marshall will present an online talk on African American Suffragettes and Black Women Voters on Thursday, Sept. 17, at 7 p.m. through the Ridgefield Library.

The Haitian Times Online • August 27, 2020

Haitian American To Serve on New Jersey's Highest Court

Professor of Constitutional Law Gloria Browne-Marshall talks about the importance of having diversity in the judicial system.

WPIX-TV Online • August 27, 2020

After more subway windows are smashed, transit chief says it's part of even larger trend

Adjunct Associate Professor James Dooley, a retired NYPD Transit captain, gave context on the 7 subway window vandal investigation.

The Chief • August 28, 2020

Slash Management, Not COs

Adjunct Assistant Professor and former Assistant Deputy Warden Marc Bullaro wrote a letter to the editor recommending Mayor de Blasio downsize the Department of Correction's top management instead of laying off correction officers.

Newsday • August 28, 2020

MINORITY MILLENNIALS TAKE ACTION ON CENSUS

Cayla McMillian, 20, a John Jay student, collects the self-response rates in hard-to-count communities such as Roosevelt, where she lives, for the census campaign.

The Philadelphia Inquirer • August 28, 2020

New N.J. high court justice gets final OK; State Senate votes by 39-0 to confirm Cherry Hill lawyer.

Charles Davidson, head of the Pre-Law Institute at John Jay, commented on Fabiana Pierre-Louis's confirmation as the first Black woman to serve on the New Jersey Supreme Court.

The New York Times • August 29, 2020

Apocalyptic Scenes in City Streets? Actually, Urban Crime Is Still at Historic Lows

John Jay's Data Collaborative for Justice published a retrospective analysis on the 2020 bail reform law which was cited in the Times.

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel • August 29, 2020

2 Kenosha videos ignite fierce debate; Critics say treatment differs depending on race

Professor of Constitutional Law and civil rights attorney Gloria Browne-Marshall and Assistant Professor of Public Management Henry Smart III analyzed and commented on the contrast in police responses in the Jacob Blake and Kyle Rittenhouse videos.

PolitiFact • August 29, 2020

Trump's claim linking crime rates to bail reform lacks evidence

Erica Bond, policy director at John Jay's Data Collaborative for Justice and Professor Chris Herrmann commented on Trump's claim that there is a link between bail reform and high crime rates.

Yahoo News • August 29, 2020

If the police officer who shot Jacob Blake can prove he feared an 'imminent risk of death or great bodily harm,' his shooting could be legally justified

Co-Director of the NYPD Police Studies Program Professor Maki Haberfeld explained the need for centralized policing standards and other reforms after Jacob Blake was shot in the back by a police officer.

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