If you enjoy technology and are interested in criminal investigation, digital forensics could lead to an interesting career for you.
EDM DigestEDM Friday Briefing: Violent Incident at a School Thwarted by Tipster and Police December 14, 2018
Emergency and disaster management briefing for Dec.14, 2018: Indiana police thwarted a possible violent incident at a school thanks to a tipster – and other news.
A wave of bomb threats emailed to hundreds of schools, businesses and government buildings across the U.S. triggered searches, evacuations and fear.
U.S. health officials have traced a food poisoning outbreak from romaine lettuce to at least one farm in California.
Nationwide executions remained near historic lows this year, according to an annual report on the death penalty released Friday.
A wave of bomb threats emailed to hundreds of schools, businesses and government buildings across the U.S. triggered searches, evacuations and fear.
"I never directed Michael Cohen to break the law. He was a lawyer and he is supposed to know the law. It is called 'advice of counsel,'" - President Trump.
Serbia talked up the possibility of an armed intervention in Kosovo Friday after the parliament in Pristina overwhelmingly approved the formation of an army.
Watch the full-length recording of Dr. Michael Pittaro's in-depth webinar training on “Physical and Mental Health Coping Strategies to Improve Officer Wellness.”
December Terror Threat Snapshot: "We must strengthen our security to prevent more people from being radicalized and do all we can to thwart potential attacks." – Rep. Michael McCaul.
As the song says, you may not always be able to "eliminate the negative," but you can certainly "accentuate the positive" in business writing.
This ruined, fearful city was once the Islamic State's capital, the showcase of its caliphate and a magnet for foreign fighters from around the globe.
In MilitaryTrade group pushes voluntary cybersecurity standards for defense contractors December 14, 2018
As the U.S. military tries to ensure its military assets are as secure as possible against cyberattack, the U.S. defense industry is gathering behind a new set of standards to spot cybersecurity laggards within its own supply chain.
In MilitaryFormer Special Forces soldier, once lauded as a hero, faces murder charge December 14, 2018
A former Special Forces soldier once lauded as a hero of the Afghanistan war was notified Thursday that he faces a charge of premeditated murder in connection with the 2010 killing of a suspected Taliban bombmaker, according to the veteran's attorney and an Army spokesman.
In MilitaryIn potential breakthrough, Yemen's warring sides agree to halt fighting in port city December 14, 2018
The opposing sides in Yemen's civil war have agreed to a cease-fire in a port city that serves as a critical lifeline for humanitarian aid to the country, along with other measures that signaled rare diplomatic progress after more than four years of conflict, the United Nations secretary general said Thursday.
In MilitaryStray bullet that struck Okinawa farmer's shed came from Marine Corps firing range December 14, 2018
A large caliber bullet that struck an Okinawan mango farmer's shed in June came from a Marine Corps firing range, Japanese officials announced this week.
As 2019 approaches, we would like to believe that cybercrime is becoming less of a problem. Unfortunately, that is anything but the truth.
Most of us believe we're above average in our abilities to multitask, but that’s just not true. The problem is that, aside from one particular exception, multitasking makes us far less productive.
By Dr. Randall Hanifen
Disaster recovery funds are skyrocketing in recent years. To stymie such spending, should people be required to pass a test in order to qualify for federal response and recovery funds? Should emergency management agencies conduct hazard assessments on homes and businesses in high-threat areas to determine the one-time replacement value of the property and, once paid out, not allow rebuilding?
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo urged the U.N. Security Council to again ban Iranian ballistic missiles capable of delivering nuclear weapons.
Killing Terrorism: To effectively fight the “War on Terror,” we need a better understanding of the goals behind the actions of terrorist organizations.
Contributors
Conferences To Consider
Any homeland security or emergency management conference
Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences
American Corrections Association
American Jail Association
Pennsylvania Association of Probation, Parole, and Corrections
Middle Atlantic States Correctional Association
American Society of Criminology
Resources
Published Works
Addressing the Lack of Research on Male Childhood Sexual Abuse Pittaro, M., In Public Safety, July 31, 2017
Why Sessions Mandatory Minimums Directive Is a Step Backwards Pittaro, M., In Public Safety, June 12, 2017
The Importance of Emotional Wellness in Criminal Justice Pittaro, M., In Public Safety, June 2, 2017
How Do Corrections Leaders Spot Employees Susceptible to Corruption? Wyllie, D., Corrections One, April 28, 2017
Inspiring a New Generation of Leaders Pittaro, M., March 17, 2017
Could Early Lead Exposure Contribute to Crime and Delinquency? Pittaro, M., Could Early Lead Exposure Contribute to Crime and Delinquency?, March 1, 2017
Pornography and Global Sex Trafficking: A Proposal for Therapeutic Jurisprudence as Court Innovation in the United States Pittaro, M., Therapeutic jurisprudence and overcoming violence against women, 121-134, D. Halder & K. Jaishankar Eds., , March 1, 2017
Why Some Correctional Employees Are Corrupt Pittaro, M., February 6, 2017
Looking Beyond the Uniform: How Trooper Weaver's Death Shook the Law Enforcement Community Pittaro, M., January 31, 2017
How Emotional Intelligence Benefits Correctional Officers Pittaro, M., How Emotional Intelligence Benefits Correctional Officers, January 5, 2017
Is Inmate Unity a Direct Threat to Safety and Security? Gangi, A., & Pittaro, M., Huffington Post - Pros and Cons of Inmate Unity [Interviewed for this article], September 3, 2016
Professor Gives Students 16 Secrets to Success Pittaro, M., August 21, 2016
Rise in Elderly Prisoners Requires Resources and Training Pittaro, M., Rise in Elderly Prisoners, August 15, 2016
Role of Pornography in Sex Trafficking Pittaro, M., July 6, 2016
International Efforts by Police Leadership to Combat Human Trafficking Pittaro, M., & Normore, A., the FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin. International Efforts by Police Leadership to Combat Human Trafficking, June 8, 2016
It's "Correctional Officer," Not Guard Gangi, A., Pittaro, M., & Stallworth, R., Huffington Post, May 8, 2016
Correctional Leaders Must Change Their Leadership Style Stelter, L., & Pittaro, M, In Public Safety, April 7, 2016
Transformational Leadership Can Change the Culture of Corrections Stelter, L., & Pittaro, M., In Public Safety, March 19, 2016
Professor Burnout: Implications for University Leadership Pittaro, M., & McCabe, H., About Leaders, March 9, 2016
From Convict to Community Leader: One Man’s Journey toward Personal Redemption Pittaro, M., & Batts, H., In Public Safety, February 26, 2016
A Year in Review: The Most Important Topics in Corrections Pittaro, M., In Public Safety, L. Stelter, Ed., January 5, 2016
Corrections System Fails Female Prisoners: One Woman's Story Pittaro, M., In Public Safety, December 9, 2015
The Challenges of Incarcerating Mentally Ill Inmates Pittaro, M., In Public Safety, December 7, 2015
Prisons Going Green Pittaro, M., In Public Safety, October 16, 2015
Stress and Suicide Pittaro, M., American Jail Association, September / October 2015 Issue), 25-28., October 15, 2015
Corrections System Fails Female Prisoners: One Woman's Story Pittaro, M., In Public Safety, August 13, 2015
Combating human trafficking: Recommendations for police leadership in establishing transnational collaboration Pittaro, M., In A. Normore & N. Erbe, Cross Cultural Collaboration and Leadership for Modern Organization. Hershey, PA: IGI Global., August 1, 2015
Prisoners' Manipulation of Correctional Workers: Avoiding the Psychological Trap Pittaro, M., In Public Safety, June 25, 2015
Should Prisoners be Entitled to Pell Grants to Help Pay for College? Pittaro, M., In Public Safety, May 27, 2015
Fighting human trafficking is a job for all of us Pittaro, M., Spirit of Jefferson, p. A7, May 6, 2015
Improve Your Facility by Changing Your Leadership Style Pittaro, M., In Public Safety, April 9, 2015
Sexual Abuse Survival and Recovery Pittaro, M., In Public Safety, April 7, 2015
Combatting Human Trafficking: Transnational Collaboration In Policing The Globe Pittaro, M., The Journal News, March 28, 2015
Serving Our Country to Serving Time: The Rise and Value of Veteran Treatment Courts Pittaro, M. & Russ, J., In Public Safety, March 6, 2015
States Should Prioritize Education over Incarceration Pittaro, M., In Public Safety, February 20, 2015
Stress Management Strategies for Correctional Officers Pittaro, M., In Public Safety, January 1, 2015
Suicide among Corrections Officers: It’s Time for An Open Discussion Pittaro, M., In Public Safety, January 1, 2015
Transformational Leadership and the Impact on Morale, Satisfaction in Corrections Pittaro, M., In Public Safety, December 1, 2014
Interview with Michael Pittaro Pittaro, M., (Criminal Justice Expert). Interviewed by ItsGov.com, November 1, 2014
Surge in Elderly Prisoners Poses Challenges for Nation’s Prisons Pittaro, M., In Public Safety, October 20, 2014
National Cyber Security Month: Protecting Children from Online Predators Pittaro, M., In Public Safety, October 20, 2014
Breaking down barriers: Research about female perpetrated domestic violence against male victims Pittaro, M., In Public Safety, July 31, 2014
Sexual Predators: From the Playground to Cyberspace Pittaro, M., In Public Safety, September 1, 2013
Because I get to make a difference in my community Pittaro, M., CEOBlogNation, June 1, 2013
Indian Prisons: Towards Reformation, rehabilitation and resocialization Pittaro, M., Authored the Foreword, 2012
Cyber Crime and Digital Disorder Pittaro, M., Authored the Foreword, 2011
Cyber Criminology: Exploring Internet Crimes and Criminal Behavior Pittaro, M., Taylor and Francis Publishing: Boca Raton, FL. Chapter 16 titled, Cyber Stalking: Typology, Etiology, and Victims, 2011
Criminology – Academic Reference Guide Pittaro, M., BarCharts, Inc, Boca Raton, Florida. EAN: 9781423214236, 2011
Introduction to Private Security Dempsey, J, Cengage Publishing: Belmont, CA. Copyeditor for 1st and 2nd editions, 2nd ed., 2010
Cybercrime: Selected readings from the InfoTrac database for college students Pittaro, M., Cengage Publishing: Belmont, CA., 2009
International Perspectives on Crime and Justice Pittaro, M., Cambridge Scholars Publications: New Castle, U.K. Chapter 18 titled, Childhood Bullying: A Pervasive Social Problem – Pages 419-439 ISBN -13: 978-1-4438-0198-0 / ISBN: 1-4438-0198-4 , 2009
Prisoner reintegration challenges of assimilation and crime desistance Pittaro, M., Professional Issues in Criminal Justice. 3(2), 49-66, 2008
School violence and social control theory: An evaluation of the Columbine massacre Pittaro, M., International Journal of Criminal Justice Sciences, 2008
Cyberstalking: An analysis of online harassment and intimidation Pittaro, M., International Journal of Cyber Criminology, 3(2), May 1, 2008
Crimes of the Internet Schmalleger, F. & Pittaro, M., Prentice Hall Publishing: Upper Saddle River, NJ. Co-Author / Editor. SBN-10: 0132318865 / ISBN-13: 9780132318860 http://www.amazon.com/Crimes-Internet-Frank-Schmalleger/dp/0132318865, March 1, 2008
Police Occupational Stress and Its Impact on Community Relations Pittaro, M., Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences. 17(149-67), January 1, 2008
The American criminal justice system: An academic reference guide Pittaro, M., Created the nation’s first and only criminal justice academic reference guide Over 30,000 copies sold to date! ISBN: 9781423203056 BarCharts, Incorporated: Boca Raton, Florida. ISBN: 9781423203056, June 1, 2007
Female Offenders and Solitary Confinement. In the Encyclopedia of Women and Crime Pittaro, M., Vol. 1, p. TBD Hoboken, NJ: Wiley-Blackwell., July 9, 2005
Pornography’s Role in Sex Trafficking Pittaro, M., Therapeutic Jurisprudence and Overcoming Violence Against Women, Hershey, PA: IGI Global, D. Halder & K. Jaishankar, , July 9, 2005
Cyberbullying victimization and reporting: A correlational analysis based on the national crime victimization survey of 2012 Pittaro, M., Doctoral dissertation, Retrieved from ProQuest., July 8, 2005
Demystifying Female Perpetrated Sex Crimes against Children Pittaro, M., Sexual Assault Report, 19(1), 1-4., July 7, 2005
Introduction to Private Security Pittaro, M., Introduction to Private Security, 1st Ed, Dempsey, J. S., Thomson Publishing: Belmont, CA. Assisted copyeditor, photo researcher, and contributed information throughout, particularly in regard to the Virginia Tech Shooting ISBN- 0-534-55873-9, June 29, 2005
From Cellblock to Classroom: The Transition from Helpless to Helpful Pittaro, M., Academic Leader, September 1, 2004
Essential Fatty Acid Intake and Coronary Heart Disease Risk Factors among College Students of Three Ethnic Groups. Samer Koutoubi, Mary Jones Verbovski, Mark Kestin, Fatma G. Huffman.
J Natl Med Assoc. 2011;103:99-108.
Samer Koutoubi, Philip R. Heiselmann, Scott D. Murdoch, Masa Sasagawa. Changes in Consumer Knowledge and Behavioral Intention toward Genetically Engineered (GE) Foods. FASEB J. 2008;22:681.9.
Impact of internet-based nutrition information on dietary behaviors in lean and obese adults. Cynthia Slaughter, Samer Koutoubi, Masa Sasagawa, Jennifer Lovejoy. NAASO-535-P, 200816:S202. obesityjournal.org
Protein Nutrition in Fibromyalgia. Journal of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Samer Koutoubi, John W. Cartmel, Mark Kestin, Gerffrey Lecovin. 2007;14(3):47-58.
Environmental Literacy of College Nutrition Students. The Internet Journal of Nutrition and Wellness. Samer Koutoubi, Maria L. Harrington, Steven Garrett, Scott D. Murdoch. 2007. Volume 3 Number 2.
Essential Fatty Acid Intake and Coronary Heart Disease Risk Factors among College Students of Three Ethnic Groups. Samer Koutoubi, Mary Jones, Mark Kestin, Scott D. Murdoch, Fatma G. Huffman. FASEB J. 2007;21(5):A344.
Eating Pattern and Dietary Composition Associations with Insulin Resistance. Maribeth Evezich, Florence L. Solages, Cheryl H. Gilhooly, Galen D. Eldridge, Terry T-K Huang, Malinda M. Gehrke, Susan B. Roberts, Edward Saltzman, Paul J. Fuss, Samer Koutoubi, Scott D. Murdoch, Megan A. McCrory. FASEB J. 2007;21(5):A6.
Intakes and Plasma Levels of Folate among Tri-ethnic College Students. Subrata D. Nath, Samer Koutoubi, Fatma G. Huffman. J Natl Med Assoc. 2006;98(1):67-72.
Differences in Arterial Stiffness and its Correlates in Tri-ethnic Young Men and Women. WayWay M. Hlaing, Samer Koutoubi, Fatma G. Huffman. Ethn Dis. 2006;16:837-843.
Heart Disease Risks in Young Adults. WayWay M. Hlaing, Samer Koutoubi, Fatma G. Huffman. Ethn Dis. 2006;16:1015.
Taste Preferences and Taste Sensitivity: Associations with Food Preferences, Dietary Intake and Body Composition. Anna C. Krueger, Galen D. Eldridge, Malinda M. Gehrke, Jennifer C. Lovejoy, Samer Koutoubi, Erica B. Oberg, Janelle M. Johnson, Kate E. Schenk, Megan A. McCrory. FASEB J. 2006;20(4):A175.
Coronary Heart Disease Knowledge and Risk Factors among Tri-Ethnic College Students. Samer Koutoubi, Fatma G. Huffman, Michele W. Ciccazzo, Susan P. Himburg, Paulette Johnson. The Health Education Journal. 2005;64(1):31-42.
Body Composition Assessment and Coronary Heart Disease Risk Factors among College Students of Three Ethnic Groups. Samer Koutoubi, Fatma G. Huffman. J Natl Med Assoc. 2005;97(6):784—791.
Natural or Synthetic? Samer Koutoubi. Letter to the Editor in response to: Edgar R. Miller, III, Roberto Pastor-Barriuso, Darshan Dalal, Rudolph A. Riemersma, Lawrence J. Appel, and Eliseo Guallar. Meta-Analysis: High-Dosage Vitamin E Supplementation May Increase All-Cause Mortality. Ann Intern Med 2005;142: 37-46.
Environmental Literacy of College Nutrition Students. Maria L. Harrington, Samer Koutoubi, Steven Garrett, Scott D. Murdoch, Mary E. McGann. FASEB J. 2005;19(4):A459.
Protein Nutrition in Fibromyalgia; a Pilot Study. John W. Cartmell, Samer Koutoubi, Mark Kestin, Gerffrey Lecovin. FASEB J. 2005;19(5):A1001.
Serum Total Homocysteine Levels, Folate, and B-Vitamins Intake and Coronary Heart Disease Risk Factors Among Tri-Ethnic College students. Samer Koutoubi, Fatma G. Huffman. Ethn Dis. 2004;14:64-72.
Eat Right and Exercise for Lower Homocysteine Levels and Less Chance of Heart Disease. Samer Koutoubi, Fatma G. Huffman. Ethn Dis. 2004;14:160.
Vitamin Intakes with and without Supplement Use Among Tri-ethnic College Students. Samer Koutoubi, Fatma G. Huffman, and Subrata Nath. FASEB J. 2004. 365.3.
Coronary Heart Disease Risk Factors among Tri-Ethnic college students. Koutoubi, Samer, and Huffman Fatma. FASEB J. 2003;17:A295.
Etiology of Heart Disease Huffman, FG, Koutoubi, Samer and Nath, Subrata. Academic Press Limited, Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, Publishers, U.K. In Encyclopaedia of Food Science, Food Technology and Nutrition, 2003.
Mean Nutrient Intakes of Calories, Fiber, and Cholesterol and Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) risk Factors among College Students. Huffman, Fatma, and Koutoubi, Samer. FASEB J. 2003;17:A289.
Coronary Heart Disease Risk Factors Among Tri-Ethnic College Students. Samer Koutoubi, Fatma G. Huffman. The Internet Journal of Cardiovascular Research, 2002;1:1.
Ethnic differences of coronary heart disease knowledge among college students. Samer Koutoubi, and Huffman Fatma. FASEB J. 2002;16:A650.
Intake and plasma levels of folate among tri-ethnic college students. Nath, Subrata, D, Samer Koutoubi, Shah, Zara, S, and Huffman Fatma. FASEB J. 2002;15:A252.
Serum Homocysteine levels, vitamins B-12 and B-6 and coronary heart disease risks among college students. Samer Koutoubi, and Huffman Fatma. FASEB J. 2001;15:A613.
Body composition and coronary heart disease risks. Samer Koutoubi, and Huffman Fatma. FASEB 2001;15:A274.
Clinical, Histological and Histochemical Changes in Allergic Rhinitis Samer Koutoubi. Presented at the XXXIII session of the Research circle. Faculty of Medicine, Cluj-Napoca University, Romania. April 10, 1987 (Original Published in Romanian).
Clinical, Histological and Histochemical Changes in Allergic Rhinitis Samer Koutoubi. Presented at the XXXIV session of the Research circle. Faculty of Medicine, Cluj-Napoca University, Romania. July 10 1988 (Original published in Romanian).
Media Appearances
Transformational Leadership and the Culture of Corrections (2016, February 10) [Interview by A. Gangi]. Newark, New Jersey: Tier Talk Radio.
Suicide Among Correctional Officers and Leadership (2015, September 21) [Internet broadcast]. In Tier Talk. New Jersey: Anthony Gangi (Host -Tier Talk).
The Importance of Specialization in Security Management (SOW/APUS/AMU) (March 2014)
Flashpoint: The Convergence of Public and Private Sector Security in the Posat-911 World (2002)
Chechen Terrorism: The Russian Connection to Al-Qaeda (2003)
Harmful Intent: Organized Crime and International Terrorism
Fire Down Below: The Aviation Threat Posed by Man-Portable Air Defense Systems (MANPADS) (2008)
Leading Cross-Cultural Law Enforcement & Security Forces: A 21st Century Challenge (2008)
Harmful Intent: Organized Crime and International Terrorism (2008)
The Rise of Private Military Companies and Security Companies: Their Role in Homeland Security at Home and Abroad (2009)
Harmful Intent: Organized Crime and International Terrorism (2010)
Storm Warning: Homeland Security and the Challenges of the 21st Century at Home and Abroad (2011)
The Value of Prior Military in Homeland Security (2012)
A Cultural Bridge Too Far: Afghanistan and the Ethical Dilemma of Contracting and Managing Cross-Cultural Security Forces (2014)
The Role of Education in the Security Profession ASIS International presentation for the National Capital Chapter (August 13, 2008)
Risk Management Education Program Development ASIS Education Symposium (30 Jul-3 Aug 2012)
Healthful Synergy - Whole foods, and supplements derived from them, provide dozens of compounds that work together to sustain health. Energy Times, January 2011. http://www.energytimes.com/pages/features/1101/synergy.html
Cardiovascular Health - OMH, Office of Minority Health State Partnership Grant Program. - Web-Based resources Directory. Samer Koutoubi, The Florida Department of Health.
Vitamins - Natural Health Magazine 2003.
Health Partners: Calcium/Magnesium part I. - Well Being Journal. Vol 11. No. 6. November/December 2002.
Anti-cancer Lifestyle - Energy Times, May 2002.
Covert Contact podcast Mr. Tucker is a frequent guest on the Covert Contact podcast, a production of Blogs of War. His most recent appearance was May 29, 2017.