Charleston Shows How Far We Really Have Come

Ron Martinelli, Ph.D. Forensic Criminologist/Law Enforcement Expert Copyright © June 26, 2015 In the past two weeks, the community of Charleston, SC has experienced an unimaginable tragedy, followed by tremendous challenges. The city with a diverse racial demographic has dealt with the sudden loss of a treasured and respected religious and political community leader, and… Read More Charleston Shows How Far We Really Have Come

A Search for the Truth – A Social Media Answer to Misinformation and False Narratives

Ron Martinelli, Ph.D., BCFT, CFA, CLS Copyright June, 23, 2015 “Hands up, don’t shoot!” “Police Shoot Unarmed Man” “Police Racism Prevails” “The police were acting stupidly.” As a police practices and forensic criminologist, I have heard it all during my 26 years in private practice. Before that as a police officer and detective for over… Read More A Search for the Truth – A Social Media Answer to Misinformation and False Narratives

Soaring Urban Crime and Homicide Rates What Are You Prepared to Do Now?!

Copyright © June 5, 2015 “And what are you prepared to do now?!” Sean Connery, Untouchables Have you read/watched the news lately? Baltimore’s soaring homicide and violent crime rate is the worst it has experienced in 40 years. In May, there were over 100 shootings with 50 dead in the streets, mostly in the city’s… Read More Soaring Urban Crime and Homicide Rates What Are You Prepared to Do Now?!