PPS 8.10 Form 1A
TEXAS STATE VITA
I. Academic/Professional Background
A. Tomas Carl Mijares
Professor
B. Educational Background
Degree
Year
Ph.D.
1988
University of Michigan
Higher and Continuing
Education
Program Quality and the
Emergence of Criminal
Justice Education
MA
1976
University of Detroit
Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice
Education Needs in the
Future
BA
1967
University
University of Michigan
Major
Thesis/Dissertation
Political Science
C. University Experience
Position
Full Professor
Associate Professor
Assistant Professor
Adjunct CJ Professor
Adjunct Sociology Professor
Adjunct CJ Professor
Adjunct CJ Professor
University
Texas State University
Texas State University
Texas State University
University of Detroit
Oakland County Community College
Washtenaw County Community College
Wayne County Community College
Dates
2003-present
1996-2003
1990-1996
1977 – 1990
1990
1978 - 1985
1976
D. Relevant Professional Experience
Position
Police Officer
Security Officer
Entity
Detroit Police Department
Pinkerton's, Incorporated
Dates
1971 - 1991
1967 - 1970
E. Other Professional Credentials (licensure, certification, etc.)
Recognized as an expert witness in Federal Court regarding the use of force by police and proper
tactics.
II. TEACHING
A. Teaching Honors and Awards: Named Distinguished Educator by Texas State University
Student Foundation
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B. Courses Taught:
1990-Present: Texas State University
Undergraduate:
Research Methods in Criminal Justice
Special Problems in Law Enforcement
Organized Crime
Comparative Criminal Justice
Internship
National and International Crime Problems
Mid-Level Management in Criminal Justice
Occupational Crime
Criminal Investigation
Police Systems and Practices
Advanced Criminal Justice Management
Graduate:
Management Principles in Criminal Justice
Personnel Administration in Criminal Justice
Current Issues in Criminal Justice
1990: Oakland County Community College:
Criminology
1986-1990: University of Detroit:
Organized Crime (Upper division and graduate)
Terrorism and the Criminal Justice System (Upper division and graduate)
1978-1985: Washtenaw County Community College:
Seminar in Criminal Justice
Criminal Investigation
1977: University of Detroit:
Criminal Investigation
1976: Wayne County Community College:
Introduction to Criminal Justice
NOTE: I have also lectured at Wayne State University, the University of Michigan, Oakland
Police Academy, Concordia Lutheran Seminary and Scottsdale Community College. In addition,
I have taught physical fitness, stress coping techniques, hostage negotiation techniques,
personnel management and barricaded gunman procedures at the following police academies:
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Detroit Police, Dallas Police, Austin Police, Houston Police, San Antonio Police, and Texas
Department of Public Safety. I have also conducted extensive training programs for professional
criminal justice personnel in the area of tactical operations through the Texas Tactical Police
Officers Association, the National Tactical Officers Association, the Texas Police Association
and Texas Association of Chiefs of Police.
C. Graduate Theses/Dissertations, Honors Theses, or Exit Committees (if supervisor, please
indicate):
D. Courses Prepared and Curriculum Development:
E. Funded External Teaching Grants and Contracts:
F. Submitted, but not Funded, External Teaching Grants and Contracts:
G. Funded Internal Teaching Grants and Contracts:
H. Submitted, but not Funded, Internal Teaching Grants and Contracts:
I. Other:
III. SCHOLARLY/CREATIVE
A. Works in Print (including works accepted, forthcoming, in press)
Mijares, Tom and McCarthy Ronald (2015). SIGNIFICANT TACTICAL POLICE CASES:
Learning from Past Events to Improve upon Future Responses. Springfield, IL: C.C.Thomas
Publisher (To be released in late 2014 or early 2015).
1. Books (if not refereed, please indicate)
a. Scholarly Monographs:
b. Textbooks:
Mijares, Tomas and Wall Marcus (2012). Training the SWAT Trainer: Legal Mandates and
Practical Suggestions for Improving Police Tactical Performance. Springfield, IL: C.C. Thomas
Publisher.
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Mijares, Tomas C. and McCarthy, Ronald M. (2008). The Management of Police Specialized
Tactical Units (2nd edition). Springfield, IL: Charles C. Thomas Publisher.
Mijares, Tomas; McCarthy, Ronald; and Perkins, David. (2000) The Management of Police
Specialized Tactical Units. Springfield, IL: C.C. Thomas Publishers.
c. Edited Books:
d. Chapters in Books:
Mijares, Tomas C. and Jamieson, Jay D. (2011). “Soldiers and Spies, Police and Detectives,”
Criminologists on Terrorism and Homeland Security, In B. Forst, J. Greene, & J. Lynch. New
York: Cambridge University Press. 183-207.
Mijares, Tomas C. (2007). “Learning from the Lesser Acts: Suggestions for Improving
Responses to Critical Incidents.” In O. Nikbay & S. Handcerli, Understanding and Responding
to the Terrorism Phenomenon: A Multi-Dimensional Perspective. Washington, DC: IOS Press.
272-282.
Perkins, David B. and Mijares, Tomas C. (1998) "Domestic Law Enforcement's Use of Sensory
Enhancing Technology in Terrorist Situations". In H. W. Kushner (Ed.), The Future of
Terrorism: Violence in the New Millennium. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications. 173-182.
Mijares, Tomas C. and Mullins, Wayman. (1998) "Prosecuting Right Wing Criminal Activity:
Some Recommendations." In H.W. Kushner (Ed.), The Future of Terrorism: Violence in the New
Millennium Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications. 157-162.
e. Creative Books:
2. Articles
a. Refereed Journal Articles:
Mijares, Tomas; Ling, Hao; Jennings, Kevin (2012). “A New Development in Sensory
Enhancing Technology: Scientific Developments, Operational Challenges, and Legal Issues.”
Journal of the Global Homeland Security Education Network, 1, 1: 89-104.
Mijares, Tomas and Adam, Felix (2009). “Situation Boards and Scribes: Lessons from Brady v.
Maryland.” Journal of Police Crisis Negotiations. 9,2: 164-168.
Mijares, Tom and McDevitt, René (2009). “Salas v. Carpenter and Standards of the
Profession.” Journal of Police Crisis Negotiations, 9, 1: 75-81
Mijares, Tomas C. and Liedtke, Rachel (2007) “Standards of the Industry Continued: Langford
v. Gates and the Role of Documentation During Police Crisis Negotiation Training”. Journal of
Police Crisis Negotiations. 7, 2: 117-122.
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Mijares, Tomas C. & Liedtke, Rachel (2007) “Sager v. Woodland Park: Developing a Standard
of Training Adequacy.” Journal of Police Crisis Negotiations, 7, 1: 113-117.
Mijares, Tomas C. (2006) “Beyond Canton v. Harris: Further Mandates for Continued Crisis
Negotiation Training”. Journal of Police Crisis Negotiations. 6, 2:
Mijares, Tomas C. (2006) “Baldwin V. Seattle: Meeting the Standards of the Industry”. Journal
of Police Crisis Negotiations, 6, 1: 125-129.
Mijares, Tomas C. & Perkins, David B. (2005) “The Crisis Negotiation Commander:
Operational and Legal Needs for Specialized Training”. Journal of Police Crisis Negotiations, 5,
2: 111-114.
Mijares, Tomas C. and Perkins, David B. (2005) “The Use of Deception and the Enforceability
of Promises Made during the Negotiation Process”. Journal of Police Crisis Negotiations, 5, 1:
69-72.
Mijares, Tomas C. and Jamieson, Jay D. (2005) “Case History: Downs v. United States”.
Journal of Police Crisis Negotiations., 5, 1: 73-78.
Perkins, David B. and Mijares, Tomas C. (2004) “Crisis Negotiation Units within the Small
Department Context,”. Journal of Police Crisis Negotiations, 4, 2: 53-57.
Perkins, David B. and Mijares, Tomas C. (2004). “Right to Privacy Issues in the Context of
Crisis Negotiations and Sensory Enhancing Technology.” Journal of Police Crisis Negotiations.,
4, 1: 111-114.
Perkins, David B. and Mijares, Tomas C. (2003) “Organization and Structure of the Crisis
Negotiation Unit and Related Legal Aspects” Journal of Police Crisis Negotiations, 3, 2: 73-77.
Mijares, Tomas C. and Perkins, David B. (2003) "Defining Adequacy in Crisis Negotiation
Training: Legal Definitions and Management Concerns". Journal of Police Crisis Negotiations,
3, 1:
Mijares, Tomas C. and Perkins, David B. (2002) "Management-Legal Aspects of Crisis
Negotiations". Journal of Police Crisis Negotiations, 2, 2: 65-68.
Perkins, David B. and Mijares, Tomas C. (1997) "Engagements with Violent Criminals: Legal
Risk Taking and Practical Solutions for Police Tactical Units". The Tactical Edge, 15, 3: 62-66.
Perkins, David B. and Mijares, Tomas C. (1996). "Police Liability Issues Associated with
Interagency Mutual Assistance Pacts." Police Liability Review, 8 (Spring): 1-5.
Mijares, Tomas C. and Perkins, David B. (1995) "Police Liability Issues: The Tactical Unit and
Use of Specialized Equipment." Police Liability Review, 7, 2: 1-10.
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Mullins, Wayman and Mijares, Tomas C. (1995) "The Restructuring of Europe: Projected
Terrorist Trends in the Twenty- First Century." Journal of Contemporary Criminal Justice, 11,
1: 1-11.
Mijares, Tomas C. and Perkins, David. (1994) "Police Liability Issues: Special Concerns for
Tactical Units." Police Liability Review, 6, 3: 1-9.
Mijares, Tomas C.(1994). "Selecting Police Personnel for Tactical Assignments:
Considerations for Female Officers." Journal of Applied Human Resources Management, 4, 2:
94-101.
Mijares, Tomas C. and Blackburn, Robert. (1990). "Evaluating Criminal Justice Programs:
Establishing Criteria." Journal of Criminal Justice, 18, 1:
b. Non-refereed Articles:
Mijares, Tom (2013) “Approaching Association Competition and Conferences as Training
Exercises.” Command. Volume 17, Number 2: 13-15.
Mijares, Tomas C. (2008). David and Goliath: An Early Example of an Ancient SWAT Cop
and the OODA Loop. Command, 12, 3: 6-8.
Mijares, Tomas C. (2001) "Training outside the Law Enforcement Agency: The Training
Benefits of Competition and Conferences". Command, 10, 4: 6-8.
Mijares, Tomas C. (2001)"Taking Care of the Officer’s Family: Death Benefits for Texas Law
Enforcement Personnel". Command, 10, 2: 6-9.
Mijares, Tomas and Perkins, David B. (1998) “Just Like a Swiss Army Knife: The Many Roles
of the SWAT Trainer.” Command, 7, 2: 8-10.
Perkins, David B. and Mijares, Tomas C. (1996) "Interagency Mutual Assistance: The Local
Government Code and Texas S.W.A.T. Teams." Command., 5, 1: 12-15.
Mijares, Tomas C. and Stan, Joseph. (1995) "Developing Personnel for Tactical Assignments:
Procedures and Exercises for Female Officers." Women Police, 29, 3: 3-5.
Mijares, Tomas C. (1995) "Creative Financing: Alternatives to Purchasing for Small Tactical
Units." Command, 4, 3: 1315.
Mijares, Tomas C. and Mijares, Kristin E. (1994). "The Munich Massacre: Its Effects on Law
Enforcement." Command. Summer: 4-8.
Mijares, Tomas C. and Mullins, Wayman. (1994) "Hostage Negotiation Training in Central
Texas" The Tactical Edge, 12, 2: 24-26.
Mijares, Tomas C. (1993) "Tower of Lessons" Command. Summer: 8-10.
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Mijares, Tomas C.(1993). "Analysis of a Decision: Downs v. United States, 522 F.2d. 990."
Command. Winter: 28-30.
Mijares, Tomas C. (1993). "A New Approach to First Response Training." Command. Summer:
11-13.
Mijares, Tomas C. (1991). "It's More Than Just a Game: A New Approach to Law Enforcement
Training." The FOP Journal. July: 41-42. (Reprinted in Peace Officer's Digest, 5, 4. Fall(1993):
5-9).
Lawson, Lowell and Mijares, Tomas C. (1985). "Recruiting and Training Police Chaplain
Corps." The Police Chief. June: 68-70.
Ludos, Phillip and Mijares, Tomas C. (1981) "Coping with Stress." Police Stress Magazine.
Spring: 10-12.
3. Conference Proceedings
a. Refereed Conference Proceedings:
b. Non-refereed:
4. Abstracts:
5. Reports:
Mijares, T. (2005). Terrorist Sleeper Cells in the United States: Confirmation through Link
Analysis. Submitted to the Department of Justice (United States Prosecutor’s Office).
6. Book Reviews:
Mijares, Tomas C. (2009). A Review of Because They Hate by Brigitte Gabriel. Command. 13,
1: 12.
Mijares, Tomas C. (2008) A review of God’s Word for Peace Officers: Tactical Edition by
Stephen Lee. Command, 12, 1: 19.
Mijares, Tomas C. (2005) A review of Into the Kill Zone: A Cop’s Eye of Deadly Force by
David Klinger. Journal of Police Crisis Negotiations, 5, 2: 121-123.
Mijares, Tomas C. (2003) “A Review of The New Terrorism: Fanaticism and the Arms of Mass
Destruction by Walter Laquer.” Police Practice and Research: An International Journal, 1, 1: 12.
7. Other Works in Print:
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Mijares, Tom and McCarthy, Ronald. (2014). “Critical Incidents,” Encyclopedia of Criminology
and Criminal Justice, In G. Bruinsma and D. Weisburd. New York: Springer Publishing. 858867.
Mijares, Tomas C. and Klinger, David. (2001)."Policing Victimless Crimes". Encyclopedia of
Crime and Justice. New York, NY: MacMillan Reference.
B. Works not in Print
1. Papers Presented at Professional Meetings:
Mijares, Tom; Jamieson, Jay and and Jennings, Kevin (2013). “The Evolution of Police Tactical
Technology” at the annual conference of the Southwest Association of Criminal Justice on
September 27, 2013.
Mijares, Tom; Ling, Hao and Jennings, Kevin (2013). “A New Development in Sensory
Enhancing Technology: Scientific Developments, Operational Challenges, and Legal
Questions” presented at the annual conference of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences in
Dallas, TX on March 20, 2013.
Mijares, Tomas; Ling, Hao; Jennings, Kevin (2012). “A New Development in Sensory
Enhancing Technology: Scientific Developments, Operational Challenges, and Legal Issues.”
Presented at the annual conference of the Southwest Association of Criminal Justice in College
Station, TX. September, 2011.
Mijares, Tomas. (2006). “Learning from the Lesser Acts: Suggested Approaches for Improving
Responses to Terrorist Incidents” Conference on Terrorism sponsored by the North Atlantic
Treaty Organization in Washington, DC. September, 2006.
Mijares, Tomas (2002). “Recent Legal Developments in the Use of Non-Lethal Technology.”
Annual Conference of the Non-Lethal Weapons Directorate in San Diego, California. November,
2002.
Mijares, Tomas (2002). “New Developments in Surveillance Technology for Use in Prison
Riots.” Annual Conference of the American Correctional Association in San Antonio, Texas.
January, 2002.
Mijares, Tomas (2001). “Hostage Negotiation and the Legal System: Relevant Developments in
the Courts and Congress.” Annual Conference of the Society of Police and Criminal Psychology
in Austin, Texas. November, 2001.
Mijares, Tomas & Stan, Joe. (1996). "Injuries to Tactical Personnel: Causes, Effects, and
Preventative Measures." Annual Conference of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences in Las
Vegas, Nevada. March 13, 1996. Co-Author: Joe Stan.
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Mijares, Tomas & Perkins, David (1996). "A Comparison of Sensory Enhancing Technology:
Applications for Law Enforcement Tactical Operations." Annual conference of the Academy of
Criminal Justice Sciences in Las Vegas, Nevada. March 12, 1996.
Mijares, Tomas & Perkins, D. (1995). "Legal and Operational Issues Associated with InterAgency Mutual Assistance Pacts;" Annual Conference of the Southwest Association of Criminal
Justice Educators in Houston, Texas. October 6, 1995.
Mijares, Tomas & Perkins, D. (1995). "Police Liability Issues: The Tactical Unit and Use of
Specialized Equipment." Annual Conference of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences in
Boston; March, 1995.
Mijares, T. & Stan, J. (1995). "Developing Personnel for Tactical Assignments: Procedures and
Exercises for Female Officers; Annual Conference of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences
in Boston. March, 1995.
Mijares, Tomas & Perkins, D. (1994). "Specialized Assignments in Law Enforcement: Legal
Considerations;" Annual Convention of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences in Chicago;
March 1994.
Mijares, Tomas (1993). "Law Enforcement and the Far Right: Who Is Really Winning the
War?" Annual Convention of the Society for Police and Criminal Psychology in New Orleans,
Louisiana; October, 1993.
Mijares, Tomas (1993). "Issues in Conducting a Police Management Audit: Lessons from the
Trenches.” Annual Convention of the Western Social Science Association in Corpus Christi,
Texas; April, 1993.
Mijares, Tomas (1993). "The Resurgence of Terrorism in Europe"; Annual Convention of the
Western Social Science Association in Corpus Christi, Texas; April, 1993.
Mijares, Tomas (1992). "The New Europe and Terrorism.” Annual Convention of the Society
for Police and Criminal Psychology; Tampa, Florida; October, 1992.
Mijares, Tomas (1992). "The Development of a Pre-Selection Physical Ability Training
Program for Female Applicants to Specialized Police Units.”Annual Convention of the Society
of Police and Criminal Psychology; Tampa, Florida; October, 1992.
Mijares, Tomas (1992). "Selecting Female Officers for Tactical Assignments.” Annual
Convention of the Southwest Association of Criminal Justice Educators; Grand Junction,
Colorado; October, 1992.
Mijares, Tomas (1992). "Criminal Justice Education and Private Security: Mutual Interests and
Proposals.” Regional Convention of the American Society for Industrial Security; San Antonio,
Texas; June, 1992.
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Mijares, Tomas (1991). "The Selection of Personnel for Police Tactical Operations.” Annual
Convention of the Society of Police and Criminal Psychology; Richmond, Virginia; October,
1991.
Mijares, Tomas (1991). "Local Police Training: Current Issues and Projected Innovations.”
Annual Convention of the Southwest Association of Criminal Justice Educators; San Antonio,
Texas; October, 1991.
Mijares, Tomas (1988). "Basic Training for Counter-Terrorist Personnel: Curriculum
Development Issues"; joint conference sponsored by the American Society for Industrial
Security and the University of Detroit; Detroit, Michigan,; July, 1988.
Mijares, Tomas (1988). "An Overview of Terrorist Groups and Individuals"; joint conference
sponsored by the American Society for Industrial Security and the University of Detroit; Detroit,
Michigan; July, 1988.
Mijares, Tomas (1988). "Current Trends in Terrorism"; joint conference sponsored by the
American Society for Industrial Security and the University of Detroit; Detroit, Michigan; July,
1988.
Mijares, Tomas (1988). "Terrorist Incidents in the United States: Implications for Policy
Development"; joint conference sponsored by the American Society for Industrial Security and
the University of Detroit; Detroit, Michigan; July, 1988.
Mijares, Tomas (1988)."The Historical Development of International Terrorism"; joint
conference sponsored by the American Society for Industrial Security and the University of
Detroit, Detroit, Michigan, July, 1988.
Mijares, Tomas (1988). "Program Quality and the Development of Criminal Justice Education.”
Annual Convention of the American Education Research Association; New Orleans, Louisiana;
April, 1988.
2. Invited Talks, Lectures, and Presentations: Multiple presentations to American Society for
Industrial Security, Kiwanis International, and Sertoma International to encourage donations for
Criminal Justice Scholarships (Austin and San Antonio chapters for each)
3. Consultancies:
2011: Expert witness for Edwards v. Belotte
2007: Expert witness in Whitener v. Navarro County Sheriff’s Office
2006: Expert witness in Michigan v. Morningstar
2002: Served as consultant for Travis County Prosecutors Office on capital murder trial.
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2001: Served as a consultant for the Lower Colorado River Authority on the management of its
public safety functions.
1999-2000: Served as an expert witness on tactical operations and the use of force for the
Department of Justice in civil litigation initiated by Branch Davidians (Andrade v. Chojnacski).
Conducted investigation and testified in deposition-$365 million suit dismissed in Federal
Court).
1999-2002: Served as a member of the "Board of Experts" for United Nations Terrorism
Prevention Branch.
1995: Consultant to the Hays County Sheriff's Department in the development of its SWAT
Team.
1994: Consultant to the Lower Colorado River Authority on matters pertaining to physical
security of property.
1992: Consultant to the Lower Colorado River Authority on Matters pertaining to the
organization and operation of its law enforcement functions.
1992: Consultant to the Texas Municipal League on matters pertaining to the use of force by
police officers.
4. Workshops:
5. Other Works not in Print:
a. Works “submitted” or “under review”
b. Works “ in progress”
c. Other works not in print
C. Grants and Contracts
1. Funded External Grants and Contracts:
2010-2012: Co-PI on grant application to Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to
develop a radar unit that can be used in the surreptitious surveillance of hostage takers. Funded.
2004: Assisted with a request for $70,000 which was submitted to the American Chemical
Society with Dr. Chad Booth of the Chemistry Department as PI to develop ballistic-resistant
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plastic. Two related SBIR’s were also submitted on a proof of concept basis. Status: funded.
Developed ballistic testing protocols.
2002: Prepared a briefing to be used by Senator Kay Bailey Hutchinson for a legislative lineitem budgetary allocation to develop a $6.5 million ALERRT center at Southwest Texas State
University. First year federally funded for $485,000 with matching funds of $500,000 from the
State of Texas. Monetary and material corporate donations received from McCoy’s Lumber,
Union Pacific Rail Road, Lower Colorado River Authority, Palm Harbor Manufactured Homes,
and IES Training Systems to supplement government funding. Possible future funding sought
from Sage International, General Electric, and Shell Oil.
1994: Applied for grant from the Institute of Sports Medicine and Human Performance to study
injuries to police officers assigned to high risk positions in local law enforcement. Funded for
$8,000.00.
1992: Applied for grant from Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to study the use of
inter-active computerized training for law enforcement agencies. Not funded.
2. Submitted, but not Funded, External Grants and Contracts:
2009: Co-PI on an application with a ROM request to the National Institute of Justice to develop
a radar unit that can be used in the surreptitious surveillance of hostage takers. Status: pending.
2004: Submitted a concept paper with a ROM request for $360,000.00 to the National Institute
of Justice to create a continuous database to monitor various forms of terrorist activity. Status:
pending.
2004: Submitted a concept paper with a ROM request for $ 1,000,000.00 to the National Institute
of Justice to conduct proof of concept research for through-the-wall surveillance technology in
consultation with Systems Processes Engineering Corporation. Status: denied. Alternative
sources of funding currently being sought through Department of Defense.
2004: Submitted a concept paper with a ROM request for $1,000.000.00 to the National Institute
of Justice to conduct proof of concept research for a laser based technology as an alternative to
current less predictable stun munitions in consultation with Systems Processes Engineering
Corporation. Status: Pending.
2004: Submitted a concept paper with a ROM request for $335,000.00 to the National Institute
of Justice to conduct proof of concept research for a portable bomb containment unit in
partnership with A.P. & T., Inc. Status: denied. Alternative sources of funding currently being
sought.
2003: Applied for a $350,000.00 grant from United States Department of Justice to develop
Project “Storm Watch” to monitor hostile crowd behavior. Not funded.
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2003: Applied for a $350,000.000 grant from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to
develop a bomb containment unit A.P. & T., Inc. Not funded.
2003: Applied for a $280,000.00 grant to develop an opaque sensory detection device with
Systems Processes Engineering Corporation. Not funded.
2003: Prepared a briefing for Secretary Tom Ridge of the Department of Homeland Security and
Attorney General John Ashcroft to develop a “sleeper cell” monitoring capability. Funding still
pending.
2001: Applied for a $140,000.00 grant from the Department of Justice (Oklahoma City
Memorial Institute for the Prevention of Terrorism Project) to develop portable blast containment
units. Not funded.
1996: Applied for grant from the National Institute of Justice to develop sensory enhancing
technology for use at barricaded suspect incidents. Not funded.
1995: Applied for grant from Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to develop sensory
enhancement technology for use at barricaded suspect incidents. Not funded.
3. Funded Internal Grants and Contracts:
2001: Applied for Research Enhancement Grant to study efficacy of polycarbonate/acrylic
laminate with ramifications for nano-molecular technology. Funded for $15,992.45.
1997: Applied for Research Enhancement Grant to study sensory enhancing technology: Funded
for $15,000.00.
4. Submitted, but not Funded, Internal Grants and Contracts:
D. Fellowships, Awards, Honors:
2005: Nominated by Dr. Quint Thurman for College of Applied Arts award for scholarly
activity. Received.
2002: Nominated by Dr. Quint Thurman for College of Applied Arts award for scholarly
activity. Received.
1995: Nominated by Dr. Wayman Mullins for Presidential Outstanding Scholarly Activity
Award; endorsed by Criminal Justice Chairperson, Dr. Joycelyn Pollock and Dean of School of
Applied Arts and Technology, Dr. Eugene Martin.
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IV. SERVICE
A. Institutional
1.
University:
1990-Present: Served as graduation reader for Commencement ceremonies
1990-1991: University Math Committee
1992-1993: Graduate School Goals and Objectives Committee
1992-1994: University Affirmative Action Committee
1994-1996: Presidential Speaker Committee
1995-1996: University Academic Collaboration Task Force
1996-1997: School of Education Promotion & Tenure Review Committee
1997-2000: University Suspension Appeals Committee
1996-1998: Faculty Advisor for SWT National Championship Women Soccer Team
1998-1999: School of Fine Arts Promotion & Tenure Review Committee
2000-2001: College of Health Professions Promotion and Tenure Review Committee
2003-2005: Served as an interviewer for University Scholars Weekend
2.
College:
1991-1992: Applied arts and Technology Student Travel Committee
1992-1993: Applied Arts and Technology Goals and Objectives Committee
1997-1998: Applied Arts and Technology Internship Evaluation Committee
1998: Criminal Justice Chair Search Committee
3.
Department/School:
1990-Present: Criminal Justice Scholarship and Awards Committee
Developed listing of 50 scholarships directly related Criminal Justice students
1996: Developed Steve Willis Memorial Scholarship
1997: Developed Don Harrelson Scholarship
1999: Developed Steve Geigel Memorial Scholarship
2000: Developed Les Early Memorial Scholarship
2003: Developed Keith Ruiz Memorial Scholarship
2004: Developed Patrick Metzler Memorial Scholarship
2006: Developed Kurt Knapp Memorial Scholarship
2008: Developed Yari Mokri Memorial Scholarship
1990-Present: Career Counselor for Criminal Justice Department; Conducted Job Search
Workshop each term and prepared Criminal Justice Employment Opportunities in Texas for
Criminal Justice Students
1992-1993: Criminal Justice Goals and Objectives Committee
1997-2000: Criminal Justice Capital Planning Committee
1997-2000: Computer and Equipment Committee
1997-2000: Criminal Justice Curriculum Committee
1997-2000: Criminal Justice SCH Planning Committee
B. Professional:
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2014: Commentator for Houston Chronicle on arrest-related deaths
2012: Commentator on Jaime Padron funeral (Austin Police) on joint feed with FOX, CBS,
ABC, NBC, CNN, and TWN
2008-Present: Conducted classes at Concordia Lutheran Seminary in St. Louis to prepare clergy
to become police chaplains.
2002: Appeared as commentator on History Channel’s Dangerous Missions series for “The
History of Police SWAT Operations”
2002: Conducted classes on crisis management for Texas Association of Chiefs of Police.
2001: Appeared on FOX News to comment on capture of Texas Seven Prisoners, Mardi Gras
Riots, and WTC/Pentagon Attacks on September 11, 2001.
1998: Wrote standards and curriculum for Basic SWAT certification for Texas Commission on
Law Enforcement Standards and Education and Texas Tactical Police Officers Association.
1997: Met with officials from Philippine National Police Department to discuss feasibility of
graduate distance learning programs.
1996-1998: Member of Editorial Advisory Board, Police Liability Review
1995-Present: Conducted initial S.W.A.T. training class for Austin Police Department, Texas
Department of Public Safety, and T.C.L.E.O.S.E
1993-Present: Served as a member of the Training Advisory Committee for the Texas Tactical
Police Officers Association. Conducted various classes each year for the membership of the
organization.
1991: Served as an advisor to the Austin Police Department for the development of a
Community Policing Model.
1991-2000: Served as a judge for a statewide Hostage Negotiation Competition sponsored by the
San Marcos, Texas and the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and
Education.
1990: Served as an advisor to the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and
Education on matters pertaining to tactical operations.
1990: Served as an advisor to the Texas Youth Commission for the development of a hostage
negotiation program.
1984: Assisted with the development of the training curriculum for the Detroit Police Chaplain
Corps.
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1977-1990: Served as an advisor to the Michigan Law Enforcement Officer Training Council for
physical and tactical training programs.
C. Community:
2002: Conducted two eight week classes on Islam for Bethany Lutheran Church.
1999-2005: Member of Board of Spiritual Life-Bethany Lutheran Church
1993, 1994, 1995: Served as a basketball coach for the Westlake Youth Basketball Program.
1993: Served as a member of the Citizens Textbook Review Committee for the Austin
Independent School District.
1992: Served on Travis County Grand Jury.
1992: Conducted classes in personal stress management for Bethany Lutheran Church; Austin,
Texas.
1991 and 1993: Conducted classes in comparative religions for Bethany Lutheran Church;
Austin, Texas.
1990: Developed stress management program for Hosanna-Tabor Lutheran Church; Redford,
Michigan.
1989: Conducted classes in comparative religions for Hosanna-Tabor Lutheran Church; Redford,
Michigan.
1986-1990: Served as soccer coach for the Redford, Michigan Youth Soccer Association.
1983-1988: Served as President of the Parent-Teacher League, Hosanna-Tabor Lutheran School;
Redford, Michigan
D. Service Honors and Awards:
2001: Nominated by Dr. John McLaren for Presidential Outstanding Service Activity Award;
endorsed by Dean of College of Applied Arts, Dr. Jaime Chahin. College award recognized in
August, 2001.
1998: Received plaque of appreciation from Texas Tactical Police Officers Association for
classes conducted in 1996-1997.
1990: Received plaque of appreciation from Malaysian National Police for classes conducted in
1989 and 1990.
1989: Life Saving Award-Detroit Police Department (Performed CPR and prevented death of a
heart patient)
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1988: Citation for Valor-Detroit Police Department (Supervised SWAT operation at the scene of
a double murder perpetrated by a barricaded subject)
1987: Citation for Outstanding Service-Detroit Police Department (Supervised SWAT units for
visit by Pope John-Paul II)
1983: Life Saving Award-Detroit Police Department (Rescued drowning child and performed
CPR)
1980: Citation for Outstanding Service-Detroit Police Department (Supervised SWAT units at
Republican National Convention)
1975: Citation for Valor-Detroit Police Department (Arrested subject for double murder)
1974: Citation for Valor-Detroit Police Department (Armed robbery and double murder)
1972: Life Saving Award-Detroit Police Department (Prevented the death of a heart patient)
1972: Citation for Valor-Detroit Police Department (Armed robbery and attempted murder)
E. Service Grants and Contracts
1. Funded External Service Grants and Contracts:
2. Submitted, but not Funded, External Service Grants and Contracts:
3. Funded Internal Service Grants and Contracts:
4. Submitted, but not Funded, Internal Service Grants and Contracts:
Updated: August 28, 2014
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