A Paradigm Shift in Community Policing from Policing to Self-Protection

Ron Martinelli, Ph.D., CMI-V Forensic Criminologist/Police Expert Copyright © July 18, 2016 When I began my career as a police officer in 1975, the turmoil and civil strife of the Vietnam war era where police often clashed with protestors had subsided. The anti-police violence of militant, radical revolutionary groups such as the Black Panther Party,… Read More A Paradigm Shift in Community Policing from Policing to Self-Protection

What is fueling the rising crime rates? Ask any cop

Ron Martinelli, Ph.D., CMI-V Forensic Criminologist/Certified Medical Investigator Copyright (C) June 6, 2016 One of the leading stories on FOX News today was the nation’s seriously rising crime rate; especially violent crime. When recently asked what might account for the continuously upwardly rising crimes in more than 40 cities across the country, FBI Director Comey… Read More What is fueling the rising crime rates? Ask any cop

Cowards and Deniers – The Black Lives Matter Movement M.O.- Observations of the Chicago Police Protests

Ron Martinelli, Ph.D. Copyright © 11-26-15   If you have been watching the recent citizens’ protests of Chicago police by members of the black community and the Black Lives Matter movement, you will see that the star de jour is Lamon Reccord, a 16 year old teenage media darling who’s face and comments have been… Read More Cowards and Deniers – The Black Lives Matter Movement M.O.- Observations of the Chicago Police Protests

TUNE IN TONIGHT! Dr. Ron will be on ATLANTA’s News Radio Station- WYAY @ 4:30pm PST; 7:30 ET

TUNE IN to hear Forensic Criminologist “Dr. Ron” Martinelli as a special guest TONIGHT with Bob Frantz on WYAY News Radio, 106.7 FM – ATLANTA.  Showtimes are: 4:30 Pacific, 6:30 Central and 7:30 Eastern. ‘CLICK’ this link and go to “Listen Live” on the Upper Task bar to hear the show! Dr. Martinelli will be… Read More TUNE IN TONIGHT! Dr. Ron will be on ATLANTA’s News Radio Station- WYAY @ 4:30pm PST; 7:30 ET

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?!

Police Officers Disproportionally Killing Black Men Another False Narrative

Ron Martinelli, Ph.D., BCFT, CFA, CLS Forensic Criminologist/Police Expert Copyright © June 22, 2015 Among several prominent false narratives being unethically forwarded by anti-law enforcement activists and an uninformed media is that police officers kill black men at a rate that is disproportionate to other races. Those who criticize police following officer-involved shootings and in-custody… Read More Police Officers Disproportionally Killing Black Men Another False Narrative

“Hands up! Don’t Shoot!” The Need for Credible Independent Review of Police Force

Written on 6/8/2015      “Hands up! Don’t Shoot!” ultimately turned out to be a false narrative. However, before the dust had settled and the truth was ultimately revealed by a U.S. Department of Justice investigation months later, protesters had laid to waste the downtown business district of Ferguson, Missouri; several police officers and scores… Read More “Hands up! Don’t Shoot!” The Need for Credible Independent Review of Police Force