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Michael P. Lawlor, J.D.
Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences
Associate Professor
Education
J.D., George Washington University
M.A., University of London
B.A., University of Connecticut
About Michael
Mike Lawlor is a nationally recognized expert on criminal justice reform which was a major focus of his 24 years as a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives and as former Connecticut Governor Dannel P. Malloy’s undersecretary for criminal justice policy and planning in the Office of Policy and Management.
Elected to the Connecticut House of Representatives in 1986 representing East 51’s 99th district, he chaired the House Judiciary Committee from 1995 to 2011, taking a leadership role in a wide variety of criminal justice reforms, including a law that established rights for crime victims.
Lawlor authored the , the first state in the country to pass this law and now considered a national model .
He was a founding board member of the Council of State Governments Justice Center, and he’s served on numerous national criminal justice reform commissions. He also led the push for legislation that made Connecticut the second state in the nation to pass a law allowing same-sex couples to enter into civil unions.
See MoreAs a member of Governor Malloy’s administration, Prof. Lawlor developed and implemented initiatives including juvenile justice, bail, and drug policy reforms; post Sandy Hook gun control legislation, and repeal of the death penalty, as well as initiatives that addressed racial disparities in the criminal justice system and mass incarceration.
Those initiatives helped lead to a 41 percent drop in arrests in the state from 2008 to 2017, a decrease in violent crime, and a 65 percent decrease – from 2009 to 2018 – of 18 years old committing crimes, getting arrested and ending up in the prison system. The state’s prison population also decreased from 20,000 inmates in 2008 to 13,000 in 2019.
Prof. Lawlor current focus is on is researching, writing, and collaborating with students on policy reforms, including new criminal justice policies for adults ages 18 to 21; developing initiatives to help prosecutors categorize offenders; and creating new sanctions that could help lead low-level offenders away from further criminal activity.
In 2020, Mayor Justin Elicker appointed Prof. Lawlor to be a member of the New 51 Board of Police Commissioners. In 2021, Governor Ned Lamont appointed him to be a member of the statewide Police Officer Standards and Training (POST) Council.
Prof. Lawlor, who has been a faculty member at the University since 1995, teaches courses in criminal law and criminal procedure. He wasappointed to serve as the Acting Associate Dean of the Henry C. Lee College in August, 2024.
Prof. Lawlor received his J.D. from George Washington University, his M.A. in Soviet area studies from the University of London, and his B.A. in Slavic and Eastern European studies from the University of Connecticut. He also previously earned a Fulbright-Hays scholarship that enabled him to study in Hungary.
Courses Taught
- CJST 1100 Introduction to Criminal Justice
- CJST 1102 Criminal Law
- CJST 2217 Criminal Procedure I
- CJST 2218 Criminal Procedure II and Evidence
- CJST 4400 Criminal Justice Capstone Seminar
Graduate Courses
- CJST 6608 Law and Evidence
- CJST 6637 Criminal Justice Policy
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses the latest about a school shooting in Madison, Wisconsin, which injured six and left three dead.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, was part of a panel discussion about pretrial justice in Connecticut, including release and detention policies.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice and author of the first Red Flag Gun Law in the United States, gives an in-depth interview on the mass shooting that occurred at Sandy Hook Elementary School on December 14, 2012. At the time, Lawlor was Governor Dannel Malloy's undersecretary for criminal justice.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses a Connecticut law that would prohibit taking 'people into custody based simply on a suspicion that they might be undocumented.'
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments that the University of New 51 prohibits all guns on campus and is the only campus in the state that has deployed ZeroEyes, artificial intelligence technology that can detect a gun and immediately alert campus police.
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Michael Lawlor, an associate professor of criminal justice, comments that due to a lack of staffing and attrition, police departments are investigating new ways for residents to report non-emergency incidents.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on the challenges of keeping contraband such as cell phones, food, or drugs out of prisons.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor for criminal justice, comments that it is an “empirical fact” that crime is down in Connecticut.
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Michael Lawlor, an associate professor of criminal justice, comments that while juvenile detention centers in Bridgeport and New 51 have only been at half capacity, better solutions exist to stop juveniles from stealing cars, such as locking the car doors and securing valuables.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on the military-style rifle used in the second attempted assassination against former President Donald Trump. Lawlor says this weapon is banned in Connecticut but not in Florida, where this occurred.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses a threat made online students at a Connecticut middle school that were reported to Meriden police, leading to the arrest of a student from that school.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on the need for bail reform to keep “demonstrably dangerous people incarcerated rather than out on bail posted by a bail bondsman.”
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on the uptick in the number of school threats being reported to police in Connecticut since the mass shooting at a high school in Georgia.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses the arrest of the father of the 14-year-old accused of shooting nine and killing four people in a Georgia high school. The father purchased the AR-platform weapon for his son and is facing charges, including second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments that there are two key elements authorities will examine in considering prosecuting the parents of Colt Gray, who is charged with the murder of four people at Apalachee High School.
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Michael Lawlor, an associate professor of criminal justice, comments on juvenile crime and the public's viewing of it through dashcams, bodycams, and spectator filming.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments that the assault rifle used in the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump can be purchased by an 18-year-old in Pennsylvania and carried in public in Pennsylvania. Purchasing and carrying the same weapon is illegal in Connecticut.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments that probable cause is needed to access tax returns and investigate a workers' compensation recipient who may be collecting compensation but working another job in order to prove wrongdoing.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses the decision by the Supreme Court of the United States to strike down the Trump-era ban on bump stocks.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on the Supreme Court of the United States’s decision to strike down the Trump-era ban on bump stocks.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses what will happen next in the court proceedings after Hunter Biden was found guilty on three felony charges in his federal gun trial.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments that cities typically offer lower salaries than suburban police departments, but cities have mandatory overtime due to a shortage of police officers, causing attrition issues.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses how the bail system allowed a man identified as a 'very high-risk firearm offender' by the probation department to bond out. The individual failed to appear in court.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments whether former President Donald Trump’s future court appearances will lead to him engaging in actions that result in him found in contempt of court.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments that if former President Donald Trump were to receive jail time, he would be treated no differently than any other prisoner.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on the number of stolen vehicles. However, car owners are leaving their keys in their vehicles and doors unlocked, making thefts easier.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, said Judge Juan Marchan is trying to end the contempt and stop former President Donald Trump from intimidating witnesses and jurors.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments, 'The numbers alone don't tell the whole story since it is impossible to discern what an individual was charged with and what the person was convicted of or if a substitute charge replaced the original charge.'
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, rated a statement made by presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who posted on X, 'Congress prohibits the National Institutes of Health from researching the cause of mass shootings.' Lawlor and other sources rated this false.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments that lawmakers continuously need to update bans on assault weapons as gun manufacturers make modifications to continue to sell them legally.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses the issue of both violent and non-violent offenders cutting off ankle monitors while out on bond or probation, saying the technology is great but that it does not offer protection to the public.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on a Connecticut Department of Corrections report that shows how many people on parole or community supervision have escaped or absconded.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses civil disobedience at campuses across the country as protests and encampments continue.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, remembers the life of Ellen Peters, the first woman appointed to the Connecticut Supreme Court who also served as Chef Justice, following her passing this week.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice who wrote the 1999 Connecticut Red Flag Gun Law, a 'law that was designed for when police have no other options,' says changes to the original law may be causing confusion for police.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, and John DeCarlo, professor and director of the Master’s Program in Criminal Justice, comment on how police departments can discipline officers. Appeals can be made to an arbitrator panel to overrule the discipline decision.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments that armed citizen patrols on the streets can have the opposite effect of what is intended, as groups are not trained the same as police officers.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses the Yellow Flag Law in 51e compared to the Red Flag Gun Law that Lawlor authored in 1999 for the State of Connecticut.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, and John DeCarlo, professor of criminal justice, comment on the pros and cons of police officers living outside the communities in which they serve.
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John DeCarlo, professor of criminal justice, and Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comment on interrogation tactics used by police and the ethics of lying to a suspect to get information.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on a policy in place for police pursuits. Still chases continue to happen, possibly endangering the public.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on lawful permanent residents becoming police officers in the State of Connecticut.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses the mass shooting in 2018 at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School and the importance of citizens reaching out to law enforcement if they know someone who may be a threat and has access to firearms.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses the case before the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) whether former President Donald Trump can be on the primary ballots in Colorado.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on the law firm hired by Governor Ned Lamont to investigate the Connecticut State Police for false or inaccurate traffic tickets.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on how public policy has changed how police officers are expected to conduct themselves.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, and John DeCarlo, professor of criminal justice, comment on the ethical use of deception in interrogation tactics by police.
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Michael Lawlor, assistant professor of criminal justice, discusses the case of Jennifer Crumbly, the Michigan mother on trial for involuntary manslaughter after her son committed a mass murder at a school. The video is conducted in Russian.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on theft statistics from the National Retail Federation, including shoplifting, burglary, and break-ins.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on some of the reasons that drunk driving arrests are down in Connecticut.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses a shooting that occurred at Perry High School in Iowa, with multiple gunshot victims.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments that one of the federal grand jury’s investigation goals is 'to determine if the tickets issued by CT Troopers was orchestrated at a higher level.'
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on crime going down since the pandemic, but there are a few exceptions trending in the wrong direction.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on proposed legislation that would ban traffic stops for low-level violations, saying this may risk public safety for pre-textual stops for more serious crimes.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on Connecticut’s original red-flag law, which he wrote while serving in the state legislature, and the difference between yellow-flag gun laws.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on the two factors that are reducing racial disparities in traffic stops across the state.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, reflects on gang violence in 1993 that took the life of high school student Miguel Dejesus, who held a leadership post in the local chapter of the Latin Kings.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses a mass shooting at UNLV and why the Red Flag Gun Law may have helped prevent this type of tragedy if the suspected shooter had displayed warning signs, but there is not a Red Flag in Nevada.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments that one of the priorities for police departments is the ability to recog nize signs of intoxication, mental illness, autism, and developmental disabilities in order to avoid confrontation with a citizen.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, participated in his first transition meeting w ith Hartford Mayor-elect Arunan Arulampalam, talking about crime and crime prevention in the city.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses a British hockey player being charged with manslaughter after the death of another player whose neck was slashed by an ice skate during a game.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, will be on Hartford’s newly developed quality of life and public safety committee for Mayor-Elect Arunan Arulampalam.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses the difference between 51e’s Yellow Flag Gun law and the Red Flag Gun Law he authored as a Connecticut lawmaker now used by 21 states nationwide.
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Lorenzo Boyd, Stewart Professorship in Criminal Justice and Community Policing, and Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comment on the CT State Police ticketing scandal that has shaken the public’s trust in law enforcement officials.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments that a police officer who is under investigation and fails to appear at a public hearing is automatically decertified and banned from serving in Connecticut.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses the suspect in the 51e mass shooting trying to purchase a silencer and being denied after indicating on the application he was committed to a mental institution.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses Connecticut’s Red Flag Gun Law that he authored in 1999 compared to 51e’s Yellow Flag Law, and the additional steps need to prove if a gun owner is exhibiting warning signs of a mental health issue.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses 51e’s Yellow Flag Gun Law compared to Connecticut’s Red Flag Gun Law that Lawlor authored in 1999.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses how 51e may soon change its Yellow Flag Gun Law to a Red Flag Gun Law after last week’s mass shooting in Lewistown.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses the red flag gun laws, which he authored in Connecticut nearly 25 years ago, as another mass shooter took place in 51e.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses the manhunt for Robert Card, who is accused of a mass shooting in Lewistown, 51e.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses the search for a suspect in a mass shooting in 51e that killed 18 people and 13 wounded.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, says that while there have been three officer-involved shootings in the last week resulting in deaths, Connecticut consistently ranks near the bottom in the country for officer-involved shootings and deaths.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, says that the Office of the Connecticut Inspector General will determine if officers broke any laws in an officer-involved in Wallingford that resulted in the death of a 62-year-old man.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments that the state’s inspector general’s office always investigates when an officer-involved shooting takes place in Connecticut.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses the FBI’s annual crime report and how Connecticut has improved its strategies for combating crime since the height of the pandemic.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, took part in the release of a Dalio Education study that reported on the number of disconnected Connecticut youths between the ages of 14-26 and what the findings indicate.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, says it has become unusual for atrial to occur in a criminal case in Connecticut, replicating a national trend.
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Michael Lawlor and Kenneth Gray comment on the decision by Governor Ned Lamont to replace the commissioner of Emergency Services and Public Protection with Ronell Higgins ’06. Lawlor i s an associate professor of criminal justice. Gray is a senior lecturer of criminal justice, emergency management, and homeland security. Higgins is a practitioner in residence of criminal justice.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on a Connecticut town’s decision to settle a case instead of pursuing prolonged litigation at taxpayer expense.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on a new Connecticut law that bans deceptive interrogation of juveniles in most cases.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on a video that may indicate possible election interference in the Bridgeport mayoral race and why police have not questioned the campaign that received it.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments that advanced training, technology, and equipment have helped lower the number of on-the-job officer fatalities.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on the minimum sentence for a felony murder conviction in Connecticut.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments that part of the drop in on-duty police deaths can be attributed to advances in medicine and to the fact that police have better equipment and training than they had in the past.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses Glock switches, which, by itself, is considered a machine gun under federal law. Despite the devices being illegal and carrying federal firearm charges for anyone in possession of them, Prof. Lawlor says they are relatively easy to obtain.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, says that, in Connecticut, growing marijuana outside is illegal, while growing indoors has legal restrictions.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments that, over time, the Connecticut State Police has developed a culture in which there was no real oversight.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on why police body cameras are important when the community has a complaint or question about an officer’s actions while performing their duty.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses the Protection of Persons and Property Act under South Carolina, also known as the Castle Doctrine.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on the rising number of assaults on Connecticut Department of Corrections staff.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on the integrity of criminal cases going forward, as Connecticut State Police officers are under investigation by state and federal authorities for falsifying traffic ticket information.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on the Yale Police Benevolent Association distributing a flyer to incoming Yale students and their families on move-in day that described the New 51 area as a 'dystopian hellscape.'
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on crime in New 51 being lower than it was 10-20 years ago, after the Yale Police Union distributed warning flyers to incoming students as a contract negotiation tactic.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on crime in New 51 being lower than it was 10-20 years ago, after the Yale Police Union distributed warning flyers to incoming students as a contract negotiation tactic.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on the technology, including cameras, GPS, and cell phones, that have changed the way police officers interact with the community.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on the historical origins of a flyer distributed by the Yale Police Union during move-in day at Yale, comparing it to a 1975 flyer entitled “Welcome to Fear City,” that New York City’s police and firefighter unions distributed to spur negotiations.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses why he and city leaders spoke out against a flyer that was handed by the Yale Police Union to students and families moving onto the Yale campus.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses how armed citizens patrolling the streets without training creates a legal risk.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses the origins of a flyer that was handed out by the Yale Police Union to students and families moving onto campus at Yale, causing outrage among city officials.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, was among city officials in New 51 who condemned a flyer used by the Yale Police Benevolent Association on move-in day at Yale, calling it a scare tactic.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on the origins of a disturbing flyer distributed to new students and families at Yale University’s move-in day by its police union amid contract negotiations.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments that armed-citizen groups are risky as they do not have the same rights as law enforcement entities in the use of deadly force.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on the number of CT State Police officers involved in the falsification of writing tickets and questions about the integrity of criminal cases being prosecuted that were investigated by these officers.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on policy changes that imprison minors for stealing cars, that may not have the desired outcomes for these juveniles.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, talks about lower crime rates for juveniles and adults and additional resources that are available for police officers.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses the investigation underway in the ticketing scandal involving Connecticut State Troopers, as their union returned a no-confidence vote calling for the resignations of the commissioner and deputy commissioner.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on the number of juveniles stealing cars and the impact of social media's 'Kia Challenge,' which has added to a rise in vehicle thefts nationwide.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on how the State of Connecticut has cut the prison population in half over the last 25 years, with crime currently at its lowest rate in 40 years.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses federal authorities investigating Connecticut State Troopers who falsified traffic tickets as far back as 2018.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, says that technology made finding the falsification of traffic tickets easy for auditors to find.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on the nationwide downward trend in shooting incidents and the uptick in the number of stolen cars.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments that if CT state troopers were fabricating traffic tickets, prosecutors should file charges before the statute of limitations runs out from the 2018 investigation.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses a case in Connecticut challenging the ban of guns in state parks and Second Amendment rights.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments that increasing patrols allow officers to develop relationships with the community to help police be aware of illegal activity before or after a crime.
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Erick Russell ’09, State of Connecticut Treasurer, was complimented for securing approval for Baby Bonds. He was commended by Audrey Blondin, adjunct professor of population health and leadership and the secretary of the Democratic State Central Committee, and Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses if hate crime charges will be added to the recent case of a man accused of attacking State Representative Maryam Khan as she was leaving Eid al-Adha prayer services in Hartford.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses a nursing home for former Connecticut prisoners requiring long-term care. It is the only facility of its kind in the country.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, wrote an op-ed on the U.S. Supreme Court’s overturning of affirmative action.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on improvements made in Connecticut’s public psychiatric hospitals. Still, there is more to be done regarding the physical facilities.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on a new state law will require police officers to communicate the reason for their action when stopping a motorist.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses how political campaigns may use misleading information and false statements about opposing candidates without accountability.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses how the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act will impact Connecticut.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, was the lunch speaker at the June meeting of the State of Connecticut’s Commission on Racial and Ethnic Disparity in the Criminal Justice System.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses the indictment of former President Donald Trump and the 37 federal charges regarding classified documents that he kept at his residence.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on the legal ramifications for former President Donald Trump as several court cases are proceeding.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on an upcoming decision by the Judges of the Connecticut Superior Court on bail bonds and the impact on public safety.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on the backlog of decertification for police officers in Connecticut and why it may get worse. Professor Lawlor serves as a member of the Pol ice Officer Safety and Training Council (POST).
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses June being Gun Violence Awareness Month and statistics and information for prevention.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on the Connecticut legislature's passing of comprehensive gun laws, including expanding the ban on AR-15 assault weapons.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, was invited by Governor Ned Lamont to speak at a press conference at the Capitol on the 30th Anniversary of the passing of Connecticut's Assault Weapons Ban. Lawlor helped pass this bill when he was a state representative.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discussed the passing of the assault weapon ban 30 years ago as Governor Ned Lamont is pushing for more comprehensive restrictions.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses how some dangerous people released on the current bond systems may sometimes hurt others.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discussed the passing of the assault weapon ban 30 years ago as Governor Ned Lamont is pushing for more comprehensive restrictions.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, was praised by Governor Ned Lamont in an event marking Connecticut's 30th anniversary of the ban on military-style rifles that Lawlor played a crucial role in passing.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments that a GPS device will not prevent someone from violating a protective order.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, says it is not a new problem that some police officers cannot afford to live in the communities they serve.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses the one-year mark of the shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, lessons learned by law enforcement, and what is happening nationally to prevent these tragedies.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on why a dangerous defendant involved in a domestic violence dispute may still be eligible for bail under the current law, even if a restraining order is issued.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, talks about the origins of the Red Flag Gun Law, which was passed in 1999 after being authored by Lawlor while a state representative in Connecticut.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on the merits of suing for defamation of character in politics.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on mall security being able to recognize red flags, saying they have options if something happens that may pose a safety concern.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on the number of guns in circulation versus the number of law-abiding responsible gun owners.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, says that although Connecticut has some of the strictest gun laws in the country, people should remain vigilant and report to the police any person who may be a danger to themselves or others under the state's "Red Flag" law.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on what could be contributing to the recent shootings of people making non-threatening mistakes, adding to gun violence.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on new initiatives for hiring police officers, including how law enforcement works within the community.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments that video and body cameras have become as commonplace as DNA evidence and often can exonerate police officers accused of wrongdoing.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on the controversy regarding the Board of Pardons and Paroles releasing 71 inmates from prison, causing Governor Ned Lamont to take action as victims and families impacted by violent crime protested.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, had his referenced in this article regarding a recent controversy involving the state's Board of Pardons and Paroles.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses the recent situation that caused Governor Ned Lamont to remove the chair of the Board of Pardons and Paroles for commuting sentences for 71 prisoners after victims and families impacted by violent crimes protested the decision.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, says there has been a spike in recent years in vehicular theft, with only one out of ten car thieves prosecuted.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, talks about some recent events that have caused gun owners to shoot as a reaction to others making minor mistakes, even though there was no threat to their lives.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on Connecticut's current bail system and some reforms under consideration by the Judiciary Committee.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on the case of a man who pled guilty to three manslaughter charges in Massachusetts and how the feds will now handle the sentencing.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments that if a crime has been committed in a particular jurisdiction, the prosecutor in that area should bring the case forward, no matter who the defendant is.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on how support for the LGBTQ community has grown steadily over the last few decades.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on the details behind the various charges in the indictment of former President Donald Trump.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments that if former President Donald Trump were convicted and went to prison, the Secret Service would continue their protection.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, has been reappointed to the New 51 Board of Police Commissioners.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, was quoted in this op-ed from a previous interview in the Connecticut Post.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, says former President Donald Trump would most likely be jailed at Rikers Island prison if convicted and sentenced to jail. Trump would still receive Secret Service protection outside his cell.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses the indictment of former President Donald Trump and how the process at the arraignment will likely unfold.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses the red flags that may have been present with the alleged shooter in Nashville. Lawlor further discusses the importance in any community of alerting law enforcement if a person shows warning signs of possible violence and has access to firearms, so steps can be taken before they can harm themselves or others.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, examines the latest school shooting in Nashville and what actions can be taken by citizens nationwide to prevent this.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on efforts to undermine the Division of Public Defenders office from hiring Black defense lawyers.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, did an initial training for members of the Civilian Police Review Board for the City of Hartford. The board hears complaints against Hartford Police officers independent of the department.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, commented that chaplains can help police with community outreach issues and crime prevention, and do not violate First Amendment rights, provided individuals do not feel compelled to participate in secular prayer.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor o f criminal justice, discusses a bill before the Connecticut House of Representatives that has stricter policies for juvenile offenders, saying the opposite result may occur.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on a bill before the C.T. House of Representatives that would impose stricter penalties for juvenile offenders, saying it does not address the root cause of the problems.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, appears at a press conference at the State Capitol to discuss legislation to expand programs for juvenile offenders beyond stricter penalties, including being tried as an adult for certain crimes.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice and member of the New 51 Board of Police Commissioners, said he took special pride in voting for Manmeet Colon '08 to serve as assistant chief to Police Chief Karl Jacobson '22 M.S., who was his student as she pursued her degree in the criminal justice program.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, talks to lawmakers about not using the adult criminal justice system for youth, urging them to find alternatives rather to current punishments.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses the executive order President Joe Biden will sign today that is designed to enforce existing gun laws.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, says all interrogations by police must be recorded on video, which lessens the risk of any abuse or deceptive tactics.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses the reasons to end the cash-bail system.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses an uptick in car thefts as vehicles are left running outside to warm up with the keys in them.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses the Red Flag Gun Law he authored, making CT the first state in the country to pass such a law that is now considered a national model for preventing mass shootings. Lawlor says there are actions that gun owners can take immediately to prevent accidental shootings.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on video of excessive force used by police in the death of Daniel Tyree Williams in North Carolina.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, says it is the responsibility of the police to ensure firearms are seized or transferred after a restraining o rder is issued to a known gun-owner.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses why it is essential for transparency in releasing documents regarding a police investigation when requested using the Freedom of Information Act.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on police accountability, explaining that actions taken by officers are almost always caught on camera.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice and author of Connecticut's red flag law, the first such law in the country, explains that anyone with a restraining order must surrender their guns within 24 hours. After that, they are subject to a felony charge for criminal possession of a firearm.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses the first gun crime report in more than 20 years created by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses the video released of five Memphis police officers, who are accused of second-degree murder in the beating death of Tyre Nichols. A sixth officer has been relieved of duty.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, says there is a false narrative about losing police officers if the Police Accountability Act passes.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on some of the reasons there was a delay in releasing the body camera video of five Memphis police officers beating Tyre Nichols after a minor traffic violation.
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Michael Lawlor, associate profess or of criminal justice, talks about a politically motivated attack in New Mexico, where several Democrats were shot at in their homes due to an election result.
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John DeCarlo, professor and director of the Master's program in Criminal Justice, and Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comment on a rise in gun violence in New 51 and the need for community support to help prevent crime.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses why homicide rates in New 51 have gone down while the number of murders in Hartford is rising.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on why the GOP is so divided in electing a Speaker of the House.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, says there is a need to get to the root causes of why youths commit crimes before recommending punishments, especially when it comes to serious crimes.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses the failure of the cash bail system that allows high-risk, dangerous people to be released because they have connections with a bail bondsman.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses a case of a man threatening to jump off the edge of an overpass and a negotiator's use of harsh language, explaining why it may have been the best way to keep him engaged with officers at that moment.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on the final report from the Jan. 6 Committee that the Department of Justice follow up on the allegations against former President Donald Trump’s intentions on that day.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on a national database showing Connecticut was among the states with the fewest police-involved killings.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses why a complaint filed with Milford Police against a man who violated a restraining order and was not followed up by police, which ultimately led to a woman's murder.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses the case of a woman whose ex-boyfriend violated a restraining order she filed against him, but the paperwork for his arrest warrant was not completed by police for almost a month. The woman was killed by him in her home in Milford.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, says Connecticut's violent crime rate is less than half of the nationwide average but still has a long way to go to reduce crime.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, says an officer's failure to provide a query or case number in accessing the Connecticut Online Law Enforcement Teleprocessing System constitutes serious criminal charges, including forgery.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments that most of the illegal handguns used for criminal activity in Connecticut come from other states where guns are easier to obtain.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice and former criminal justice advisor to then Governor Dannel Malloy, discusses the state's gun laws and closing the loophole that allowed gun owners to keep their assault weapons.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments that sometimes those experiencing mental health issues who have access to guns may harm themselves or others.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses a hit-and-run case that killed two people and why Stamford residents have created a petition for action against the driver.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, the top criminal justice policy adviser to former governor Dannel Malloy is included in a story in which Malloy recounts his memories of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting and the actions he and Lawlor took on gun safety legislation.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses how Connecticut will pardon residents convicted of low-level possession of non-narcotic, non-hallucinogenic substances. The action will be taken by the governor on January 1, 2023.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice and author of the Connecticut Red Flag Gun law, says with the number of mass shootings and suicides, more community members are reaching out to p olice using the red flag law if they know someone is struggling with a mental health crisis and has access to a gun.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice and author of the Connecticut Red Flag Gun Law, comments that the number of reports to police of someone struggling with mental health issues and possessing a gun are on the rise.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of cr iminal justice, discusses why state troopers in Connecticut are working overtime and why there is a shortage of personnel.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, spoke at a symposium on advocacy and litigation efforts toward pretrial justice reform. The panel included State Senator Martin Looney, president pro tempore of the Connecticut Senate; Tehra Coles, senior policy counsel at the Civil Rights Corps; and Jonathan Silbert, a retired Connecticut Superior Court judge.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses the case of a man out on special parole who is now accused of the death of his 22-month-old daughter.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses the need to change bail laws that allowed a man out on special parole is now accused in the death of his 11-month-old daughter and is on the run.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses a bill before the U.S. Senate that would provide protection for same-sex and interracial marriages after Roe v. Wade was struck down by the Supreme Court.
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Kenneth Gray, senior lecturer of criminal justice and homeland security, and Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comment that former President Donald Trump would have the protection of the Secret Service if ever convicted of a crime and sent to prison.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on why police union endorsements didn't help Republican candidates get elected in Connecticut.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on Glock switches that can change a semi-automatic pistol into a hand-held machine gun and how police can recognize the switch.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses why a new law on the complete banning of assault weapons in Connecticut will be difficult to pass.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on why there may have been misinformation circulating on the police accountability law.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, says it is a shock when police officers are killed in an ambush-style shooting.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses the Police Accountability Bill and how this law requires getting information to the public in a timely manner.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on the need for transparency in the audit of Connecticut State Police for significant discrepancies in the number of traffic tickets issued in 2018.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on the state and local gun laws impacted by the Supreme Court’s decision in June on Second Amendment rights.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, analyzes the jury verdict of life without parole instead of the death penalty for the Parkland School shooter in Florida.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses the process of the police accountability law and the importance for the public not to reach a conclusion before all evidence on any police involved shooting has been obtained.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses body cam footage from one of the three Bristol officers who were ambushed last week.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses what may be driving the violence of ambush attacks targeting police officers throughout the country.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses body cam footage from one of the three Bristol officers who were ambushed last week.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, talks about the body camera footage that was released by Bristol Police and the Inspector General Report following a shooting on Thursday night that killed two police officers and wounded a third.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, says there are the same protocols various police departments responding to emergency calls within Connecticut as compared to Massachusetts, where standards and training may vary.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on the mental health and support services aspects needed for officers to effectively do their job, the community’s reaction, and the recent shooting deaths of two Connecticut police.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on the Connecticut Information Sharing System that assists police officers when responding to a call, saying it is an important additional tool for gathering information.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, talks about the risks police officers take when responding to a domestic violence call and the similarity of the incident in Bristol to the murder of an on-duty police officer in Newington in 2004.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on the tragic outcome as three police officers in Bristol were ambushed by heavily armed suspects carrying an assault rifle.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments that the issue of prisoners making alcohol in their cells may be lessened now that pre-pandemic conditions are returning.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses President Biden’s announcement that he will pardon all prior federal offenses for simple marijuana possession.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on the impact of social media and security cameras displaying criminal activity, as opposed to 20 years ago when only traditional media provided reporting, giving the appearance to a rise in crime.
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Michael Lawlor, assistant professor of criminal justice, comments on how the pandemic played a role in reporting and solving crimes.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on the importance of destigmatizing mental health so police officers can seek help without fear of reprisal.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, says that devices such as Glock switches or chips are illegal to possess because they can turn a handgun into a machine gun, enabling it to continue to fire until the trigger is lifted.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, talks about red flag gun laws throughout the country. Lawlor is the author of the 1999 Connecticut Red Flag Gun law, which was the first Red Flag Gun law in the country.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on why these allegations against four Connecticut state troopers can undermine confidence in law enforcement.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, says a New 51 police officer's dismissal was due to the fundamental obligation of the need to be truthful in any official proceeding.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses the psychological effects of keeping someone in solitary confinement would increase the likelihood of recidivism upon release and why it is sometimes necessary for an individual’s protection from the general prison population.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on why four state troopers who allegedly created fake traffic tickets are not facing criminal charges.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, says there has been a lack of standards in collecting use-of-force data as some police departments are not participating, even after a new state law went into effect on July 1, 2022.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses if there will be an indictment or penalties after the search warrant of former President Trump’s home in Mar-A-Lago.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, and Kenneth Gray, senior lecturer of criminal justice, investigation services, and homeland security, comment on the possibility of former President Donald Trump going to jail and what protection he would have from federal agents if he wound up in prison.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, talks about the importance of ending money bail, stating the number one crime in Connecticut for which people are incarcerated is violation of probation.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on a New 51 police officer who was terminated for allegedly pressuring an undocumented immigrant to send him nude photos and have sex in exchange for money.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses a Connecticut Supreme Court ruling that anyone under 18 years old given a lengthy prison term is entitled to a reconsideration of that sentence.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, gives a detailed interview on why the top paid employees in Hartford are all police officers. This is not just happening in Connecticut, he explains, but nationwide.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on a police department’s decision to arrest a suspect wanted on multiple outstanding warrants in a public park.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, talks about a suspect who, while out on bail, shot a police officer at point-blank range during a traffic stop.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses a new state law targeting recidivism and getting services for juveniles repeatedly caught stealing cars.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments that Uvalde officers did have the correct procedures to an active shooter on paper. Still, when the plan needed to be put into practice, the officers did not follow the protocols.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, talks about over-the-counter birth control pills being considered by the FDA that could increase access for women should states ban contraceptives.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses the internal investigation into the Uvalde mass shooting, the police response, and missed red flags.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on the number of guns in circulation versus responsible gun owners.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments that the rise in the state’s prison population is due to several factors, including a backlog of court cases since COVID began.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, says there needs to be clear guidance and training when a person transported by New 51 police appears to need medical assistance.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments that at least 90 state attorney generals and district attorneys have signed a statement refusing to enforce criminal penalties for abortions done in a state with a safe haven law.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, talks about the bipartisan Safer Community Act that aims to address gun violence across the country, explaining that Connecticut has already implemented most of these laws at the state level.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, says determining whether an incident in which an adult pushed a biracial child off a bike is a hate crime should be decided by prosecutors after reviewing all of the evidence in the case.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses how red flags and background checks were missed involving the alleged mass shooter at a July 4th parade in Illinois.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on the shooting of Jayland Walker, who was pulled over for an equipment problem on his vehicle that turned into a high-speed chase, ending with police shooting him more than 60 times.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, says it is vital for the Akron Police Department to be as transparent as possible to determine the sequence of events in the fatal shooting of Jayland Walker.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, talks about the Supreme Court’s decision that the state of New York cannot ask gun permit applicants to provide a reason why they need to have a gun.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, says the impact of the Roe decision shows how far the government can enter into your private life, as the Constitution does not explicitly protect this right.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, talks about a recent decision by the Supreme Court about gun rights and discusses the bill passed by the U.S. Senate on gun control.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, continues the discussion on why there will continue to be a need to restrict guns in sensitive areas such as schools, airplanes, or a court building.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses why the tri-state area has the lowest firearm death rates in the country.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses the Supreme Court‘s decision finding that New York violated the second amendment rights of those requesting a gun permit.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, explains why the New York gun law struck down by the Supreme Court does not impact Connecticut’s gun laws.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses the Supreme Court’s decision that does not allow a victim of a Miranda violation to sue a police officer for damages.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses Connecticut’s Red Flag Gun Law that he authored as a member of the state legislature after a tragic mass shooting at the state lottery.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, says there are more guns on the streets than there are responsible gun owners, and that public policy should be written to narrow that gap.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, talks about the Supreme Court ruling that recently struck down a concealed carry gun law in New York and whether this impacts Connecticut.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, talks about the Supreme Court ruling for gun owners in New York that the need to justify a request for a gun permit was unconstitutional.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, talks about the recent update to Connecticut's Red Flag Gun Law, which he wrote as a state representative back in 1999.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, spoke at Governor Ned Lamont's press conference about the success of Connecticut's red flag gun law, which Lawlor authored as a State Representative in 1999.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, spoke at Governor Ned Lamont's press conference about the success of Connecticut's red flag gun law, which Lawlor authored as a State Representative in 1999.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, spoke at Governor Ned Lamont's press conference about the success of Connecticut's red flag gun law, which Lawlor authored as a State Representative in 1999.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments that in modern policing, respect is earned when police are not provoked by verbal abuse from suspects.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, spoke at Governor Ned Lamont’s press conference about the success of Connecticut’s red flag gun law, which Lawlor authored as a State Representative in 1999.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, talks about the two events that prompted multiple states to consider the adoption of Connecticut’s red flag gun law, which was passed in 1999.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, talks about the U.S. Senate’s new bipartisan agreement on gun reform, and he answers questions from viewers in the multipart interview.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, spoke at Governor Ned Lamont’s press conference about the success of Connecticut’s red flag gun laws, which Lawlor authored as a State Representative in 1999.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, says a national law prohibiting 18-20-year-olds from purchasing rifles and shotguns is necessary for it to be effective in Connecticut. This age group can buy guns out of state and bring them back.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, talks about the red flag gun laws and the U.S. House passing a measure to ban semiautomatic weapons for those under 21.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on the rise of gun violence and crime, as a recall election takes place for the district attorney in San Francisco.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, talks about mass shootings, states that have adopted a red flag gun law, and immunity for gun makers.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, talks about the number of mass shootings over the first weekend in June, leaving 17 dead and 62 injured.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, and Kenneth Gray, lecturer of criminal justice, homeland security, and investigative services, discuss various ways to help reduce the number of mass shootings throughout the country.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, explains that the laws in Connecticut for purchasing guns are among the most restrictive in the country.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, says it is challenging for the police to determine if a threat to a school is real or a hoax, particularly in the aftermath of another mass shooting.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses a state law that allows prosecutors to revoke bond for violating the terms of release.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on the decision to charge the defendant as an adult in the murder of a Fairfield Prep student.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, says that before discussing the topic of gun control, especially on social media channels, there must be credible information to support one’s position.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, talks about the Red Flag Gun law he authored in Connecticut and how to find solutions to the growing issue of mass shootings.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, explains that the presence of armed guards at the recent school shooting in Uvalde did not prevent the shooter from entering.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, says mental health programs should be proactive in identifying those at risk of committing violence.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on the closing of the courts during the pandemic has caused some of crime statistics to be skewed.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, talks about the Second Amendment and its origins and explains that in 2020 gun violence became the number one cause of death for children and teens in the U.S.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, says even with trained law enforcement on the scene, the shooter in Uvalde had a high-capacity weapon that outgunned what local police are issued.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice and author of Connecticut’s “Red Flag” Gun Law, discusses the reasons the law was enacted and why it has been adopted in 19 other states.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, says since the federal ban on the AR-15 expired in 2004, gun manufacturers have intentionally marketed these weapons to young men as a modern sporting rifles.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, talks about gun laws, politics, and the mid-term elections in Connecticut.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, talks about the latest school shooting in Texas and the need for a mechanism for reasonable and responsible gun laws across the country.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, talks about how strict Connecticut’s gun laws are, explaining how they should be modeled nationwide.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses the 2012 abolition of the death penalty in the State of Connecticut.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses the 2012 abolition of the death penalty in the State of Connecticut.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses the bill signed into law by Conn. Governor Ned Lamont to coordinate efforts in analyzing hate crimes between local police, Homeland Security, and the FBI.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, says although the full details have not been revealed, a teen house party that left four teens stabbed, including one who succumbed to his injuries, should be viewed as a warning to all parents.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, talks about the tragic case of a teen party in which a 16-year-old stabbed three teens, including a 17-year-old who died of his injuries, saying the individual charged may be tried as an adult.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, and Brian Marks, senior lecturer and executive director of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program, and an instructor in the Health Administration and Policy department, discuss the leaked opinion from the Supreme Court and what impact the decision may have on other laws if enacted.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, says there are laws about hosting a party with minors and serving alcohol, which is grounds for liability and is a crime.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, says the 30 key indicators used in WalletHub survey on the best places to pursue a law enforcement career show good cops want to come to Connecticut.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, explains why mass killers go after 'soft targets' where people would feel safe.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on the technology that may help match a casing and a gun in tandem with other pieces of evidence.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, talks about Connecticut state prison reform and some of the changes that are being proposed.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments that the treatment for those held psychiatric facilities at Whiting Forensic could be improved with a new building.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, says a law about how the state supervises people acquitted of crimes because of serious mental conditions, which is now being challenged, was designed to protect the public when discharging a patient from Whiting Forensic Hospital who was charged with a crime but found not guilty by reason of insanity.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, says, he has a genuine appreciation for U.S. Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson as a former public defender.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, was part of a panel discussion on the use of prosecutorial discretion in criminal cases in Connecticut and how decisions made at the earliest stages of a case can affect outcomes and incarceration.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses Remington Arms’s settlement with the families of the victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, describing the settlement as a first of its kind involving a firearms manufacturer due to its advertising.
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Karl Rodriguez-Perez ’17 and Angelo DeLieto’19 M.S. were appointed to the Yale Police Department. Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice and a member of the Board of Police Commissioners for New 51, said the recruits bring an extraordinary amount of experience to the job.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, says that the federal charges were filed separately against those convicted of killing Ahmaud Arbery, as Georgia did not have a hate crime law passed at the time of the murder.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, talks about the gun laws in Connecticut, ghost guns, and recruits entering the field of criminal justice.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on the need for self-analysis within the New 51 Police Department and the Board of Police Commissioners after an improper police response was followed by a city employee committing suicide.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, talks about 'the attack that went right to the heart of American democracy.'
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, says as the U.S. House committee continues its investigations, more information will be revealed about January 6, 2021.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, explains that when a juvenile commits a crime and is tried as an adult, it does not address the root cause of the problem that started the behavior.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on the copycat phenomenon by juveniles when it comes to school threats.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, says that at every point of every conversation on criminal justice after July 2007, the Cheshire murders were the focal point.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, talks about the U.S. Justice Department’s report on the Manson Youth Institution and the violation of rights for the youth confined there.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, talks about the new law that helps to protect families from domestic violence named after Jennifer Dulos.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on a pardon that erased prior crimes; there was no choice but to recertify a police officer.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, talks about school security since the Sandy Hook Elementary School attack.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, talks about gun violence and mass shootings.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, talks about how law enforcement officers will use Jennifer's Law to help domestic violence victims.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on United States Rep. Thomas Massie posting a holiday photo of his family with guns shortly after the Oxford School shooting.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, examines why the three men convicted for Ahmaud Arbery’s shooting death are now facing prosecution on a new charge of a federal hate crime.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, says the defense lawyers will have difficulty in requesting a dismissal of the obstruction count.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, says a new domestic violence law might have a learning curve in outlining the legal definition of coercive control.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, says none of the three men convicted in the killing of Ahmaud Aubery case could prove self-defense.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, says it was Arbery, not the defendants, who was trying to defend himself by fleeing from the three men.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, says juvenile crime would go down if citizens were more vigilant about securing cars and valuables.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, says that the CT teen accused of murder and rape was 14 years old and cannot be tried as an adult according to state law.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on the similarities for meeting the standard of self-defense.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on the verdict in the Rittenhouse case.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, talks about the verdict in the Rittenhouse case.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, says it is not unusual for a defense attorney to ask a judge for a mistrial.
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Robert Sanders, associate professor and chair of national security, and Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comment on how social media could escalate the situation when the verdict is announced.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on the factors that should be used to determine whether juveniles who commit murder or other serious crimes should be tried as an adult.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, says the legislature should take up recommendations from the task force on the fate of the Psychiatric Security Review Board, which supervises people found not guilty by reason of insanity.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, says the definition of use of force in an arrest needs to be changed from ‘justified’ toward ‘necessary.’
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, talks about the ongoing public debate on juvenile justice in Connecticut.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, cautions on the undercover taping operations as possible entrapment for entertainment shows.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor in criminal justice, talks about the increase in crime in New 51, which ranks among the 50 most dangerous cities in the U.S. in 2020.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, talks about how a few selected stories on juvenile crime have heightened this issue during an election season.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments that last year’s anomaly of an increase in gun violence may be in part from the pandemic.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses the Uniform Crime Report and how Connecticut compares to the national averages.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses the Uniform Crime Report and how Connecticut compares to the national averages with Paul Pacelli.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses the Uniform Crime Report and how Connecticut compares to the national averages.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses the FBI's newly released crime data report on national crime statistics.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses the pros and cons of a technique used to eliminate dishonest witnesses and jury selection.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, talks about juvenile crime rising across the country, and one of the causes for this is not being in school.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on a highly unusual vote of no faith by the Board of Supervisors against a sitting sheriff.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on a proposed new mentoring program for police officers in New 51.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, talks about the State of Connecticut passing some of the earliest protections for the LGBTQ+ community.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, talks about the mayor of San Jose calling for the resignation of the sheriff amid numerous and costly problems.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on the complexity of the situation with regard to juvenile car thefts this summer.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on a combination of factors that may be the reason for the surge in shootings and homicides.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, says that some of the juvenile justice reforms proposed by the GOP will be expensive and are not going to work against juvenile car theft.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, and members of the Tow Institute for Justice and JJPOC, comment on the number of juvenile car thefts and how juveniles are gaining access to vehicles so easily.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, and members of the Tow Institute for Justice and JJPOC, comment on the number of juvenile car thefts and how juveniles are gaining access to vehicles so easily.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, and members of the Tow Institute for Justice and JJPOC, comment on the issue of the rise of juvenile car thefts in Connecticut this summer.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, and members of the Tow Institute for Justice and JJPOC, comment on the issue of the rise of juvenile car thefts in Connecticut this summer.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, and members of the Tow Institute for Justice and JJPOC, comment on the issue of the rise of juvenile car thefts in Connecticut this summer.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, and members of the Tow Institute for Justice and JJPOC, comment on the issue of the rise of juvenile car thefts in Connecticut this summer.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, wrote an opinion that those running for political office should stick to the facts in representing their views.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on the number of cities seeing a spike in violence across the country.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments the rise in crime is not for lack of juvenile laws as crime has risen across the country.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice and William Carbone, senior lecturer and director of experiential education, comment on the reasons a judge ordered the highest amount of bail in state history.
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Anthony Santella, professor and director of the Doctorate of Health Sciences program and COVID-19 coordinator, talks about how the virus spread so quickly after an indoor concert.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, talks about how police need to obtain an order of detention for juvenile crime.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, and John Rosen, adjunct professor of economics, comment on the aspects of legalizing marijuana in Connecticut.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, and William Carbone, senior lecturer of criminal justice, discuss the state’s Supreme Court decision to review the bail set for the man accused of slaying Yale graduate student Kevin Jiang.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on what types of warrants police should prioritize to serve.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on how widespread gun violence is across the country.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on the findings of police misconduct from a report by Hearst Media.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments as part of the CVH Whiting Task Force and says most employees are feeling bullied and may have experienced violence or physical abuse.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, talks about how sideshows are becoming a national phenomenon that has been getting worse each year.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on the current law being confusing as to the terms of parole.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on irresponsible gun ownership and the ease of access to guns.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, talks about how assault weapons can end up in Connecticut even if they are banned.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on the red flag gun law and the need to have a mechanism that works to stop the purchase of additional guns.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on Connecticut having years of low homicide and other violent crimes until the pandemic.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, talks about the recent arrest of a Connecticut man who took part in the insurrection on January 6th in a non-violent way and says he may not face prison time.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on defunding the police as shootings are up in almost every city in the country
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments that adding an enhanced civilian oversight board would help to improve community and police relations.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on the recent uptick in violence across Connecticut.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on whether violent crime will spike this summer.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments that Gonzalez’s death shows a need for services to be available other than calling the police.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on one of the jurors speaking out about the case.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on how the Chauvin case will bring about police reform in multiple ways.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, talks about plans for the Supreme Court to hear arguments about gun registration in New York.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on the debate about the police wearing the Thin Blue Line or Blue Lives Matter symbols and the perception of what it means.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, talks about the ‘clean slate’ bill and the bill to legalize marijuana.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments that the red flag law should have been used to remove guns from the shooter before the standoff in Branford started.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments that guilty pleas are likely for the other three ex-officers involved in the George Floyd murder case.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, suggests that pent up frustration plus reduced access to mental health treatment during the pandemic have made things worse.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, talks about the Chauvin case and the power of videotaping.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments that red flag laws don’t work without a gun regulation system and how authorities how use it.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, talks about the guilty verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, talks about the verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments that politicians should refrain from commenting on a trial in progress.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, talks about the “Red Flag” gun law that should have prevented the FedEx mass shooting.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, talks about a piece of the law that is missing from Indiana’s Red Flag Law.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on the Derek Chauvin trial.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, talks about how the gunman in the FedEx shootings was able to purchase guns after weapons were seized the year before and should have been on the red flag gun list.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, talks about the reasons for the red flag gun laws to be enforced.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on the possible reasons that mass shootings are happening again.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on the process for conditions of employment for the City of New 51’s Police Department.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, Lorenzo Boyd, vice president of diversity and inclusion and chief diversity officer, and John DeCarlo, associate professor and chair of the Master’s Program in Criminal Justice, comment on a Minnesota police officer who drew her gun instead of a taser.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on search and seizure laws and how they are issued.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, talks about some of the reasons why mass shootings are happening.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, says that harsher penalties are not a deterrent for crimes of opportunity for teens.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on why mass shootings seem to be happening as the country is reopening from the pandemic.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on the two mass shootings in a week.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, talks about Connecticut’s Red Flag Gun Law he authored and the reasoning behind it.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, talks about how the Red Flag Gun Law could have possibly prevented such gun violence.
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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of national security and political science, and Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comment that the debates on social media channels for gun control may not change minds, but reaffirm views.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, talks about how other states could benefit from Connecticut’s Red Flag Gun Law, which he authored and continues to protect citizens in Connecticut.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on why two mass shootings have taken place while the country is reopening from the pandemic.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on the Vatican’s decision not to bless same-sex civil unions.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on the largest maximum security prison in New England closing.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments the Chauvin Trial will have extremely high impact on public policy.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments the measure will include required training for police to help them recognize when someone is under the influence of cannabis.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on legalizing marijuana to reduce criminal behavior.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments that nearly 7,500 people were arrested and charged with some form of possession of marijuana last year.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on the ‘uptick in Connecticut’ in overdose deaths in the last 10 years.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on the very low number of wrongful convictions on a yearly basis in Connecticut.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, talks about the proceedings of the impeachment hearing for former President Donald Trump.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, talks about the proceedings of the impeachment hearing for former President Donald Trump.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, talks about the proceedings of the impeachment hearing for former President Donald Trump.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, talks about the proceedings of the impeachment hearing for former President Donald Trump.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, talks about the proceedings of the impeachment hearing for former President Donald Trump.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on the focus in recent years for the police to deal with someone experiencing mental health issues.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses the reasons for closing Northern including the lowest incarceration rate in over a decade and community policing.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on the justification in closing this facility.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses the upcoming impeachment trial and gives analysis on how this will proceed.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on crime reduction and a reduction in the state’s prison population.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on a change in the law whereby prisoners are counted where they lived, not the town they are jailed in.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, talks about the possibility of having social media pages monitored for extremist groups and hate crimes.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, wrote an essay on the trends in crime in Connecticut amid the pandemic and what to expect in 2021.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, talks about the riot at the U.S. Capitol and the criminal charges that could be faced by those involved.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, talks about past protests being peaceful in Connecticut.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, has been appointed to serve on the Connecticut Police Officer Standards and Training Council.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, has been appointed to the Police Office Standards and Training Council by Governor Ned Lamont.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on how the Senate can vote to disqualify Trump from holding any future office.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on what makes people become extremists.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on why Capitol police were unable to handle the protest that turned quickly into a riot.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, talks about the changes that will now happen to capitol building across the country as a result of the riot at the U.S. Capitol.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on how specially trained police dispatchers can send clinicians or health professionals instead of police officers or ambulances on certain police calls.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, VH Whiting Task Force co-chair, comments that a new facility may be the best way to help the community rather than relying on the criminal justice system.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on the legislature giving Governor Lamont the authority to act with emergency power amid the pandemic.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments that there are more guns than responsible gun owners.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments that increasing punishment for juveniles is not the answer to an increase in crime.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on how the state parole board has been governed by different administrations.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, was among the academic and subject-matter experts of statewide and national acclaim to serve as volunteers on local boards and commissions in New 51.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, talks about the elections, Electoral College and the highest number of absentee ballots in election history.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, talks about police reform, criminal justice and project longevity.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses the recent decision by the Catholic Church on same sex civil unions.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses the recent decision by the Catholic Church on same sex civil unions.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, has been added to the Board of Police Commissioners in a unanimous vote.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on the decrease in prisons populations.
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Mike Lawlor, associate profess of criminal justice, co-wrote an op-ed on lifting the ban on Pell grants.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, was named a notable who changed the world.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, talks about the SCOTUS nomination and the election just weeks away.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on why people steal lawn signs.
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Mike Lawlor, assistant professor of criminal justice, has been nominated to the Board of Police Commissioners by New 51 Mayor Justin Elicker.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on the trends that have been driving historically low crime rates.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on the data being a part of reforms passed in recent years.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, commented that schools could probably take legal actions against parents knowingly sending their ill children to class.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, has been nominated to New 51 Board of Police Commissioners.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, talks about the legal responsibilities of knowingly spreading COVID-19.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, has been nominated to serve on the Board of Police Commissioners in New 51.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, talks about the how the political fight has begun for the Supreme Court vacancy.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, talks about the timing for nominating the next Supreme Court justice.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, talks about what a vacancy in the Supreme Court means so close to the presidential election.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on the trend in violent crimes.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on how police and courts are dealing with mental illness.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on where the gun violence spike is stemming from.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, talks to Sean Burke about his career and criminal justice reform.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, wrote an op-ed on what politicians should do when they receive information of a crime.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of Criminal Justice, comments on the importance of having full transparency and full disclosure for law enforcement.
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Mike Lawlor, assistant professor of criminal justice, comments on a proposal for a civilian review board for police.
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Mike Lawlor, assistant professor of criminal justice, comments on limitations applied to police officers over immunity.
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Mike Lawlor, assistant professor of criminal justice, comments on the law enforcement accountability bill before the state legislators.
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Mike Lawlor, assistant professor of criminal justice, comments on how local governments need oversight into their police departments for violation of constitutional matters.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on unions getting protections written into contracts that limit the ability to hold police accountable.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, wrote an opinion piece on the milestone passed this week in criminal justice.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on the governor’s maturity and empathy in handling the daily press briefings.
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Mike Lawlor, assistant professor of criminal justice, comments on the use of deadly force in police departments.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on the number of responsibilities that police are tasked with doing.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on the tightening policies in the use of deadly force by police.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on prisoners with serious mental health needs.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on how officers should receive better training in use of force situations.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on the hearings on police reform and the President signing an executive order on police accountability.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on police purchasing military equipment.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, wrote an op-ed on three policy changes to expand criminal justice fairly to all residents.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on the resignation of the Corrections Commissioner.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on the purchase of military equipment for state and local police.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on defunding police in the community.
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Mike Lawlor, assistant professor of criminal justice, comments that the calmness of recent protests is from a decade of reform and reevaluation of policing in Connecticut and nationwide.
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Mike Lawlor, assistant professor of criminal justice, comments on how pre-trial releases could prevent the spread of coronavirus in the prison population.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on juvenile justice reforms from 10 years ago helping this decline.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on possible change in policy requiring all police officers to wear body cameras.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on the recommendations made by the Obama police task force.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses the number of cases in prisons for workers and inmates.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on the expansion of testing in prisons for workers and inmates.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on the prison population shrinking because of reform.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice and Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, discussed life after coronavirus as part of a panel of experts in their fields.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, penned an op-ed on criminal justice post pandemic.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on the downward trend of incarceration rates.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on correctional officers shortages and the risk of prison rioting.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses home confinement as a way to reduce the spreading of the coronavirus in prisons.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses the impact of the coronavirus on those working on the front lines of criminal justice.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on the need to put preventative measures in place to lessen the spread of the coronavirus.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, writes his opinion during the pandemic on the safety of correctional professionals and inmates.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, wrote an op-ed piece about the coronavirus and the prison population.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on proposed legislation to further gun measures in New York.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses the impeachment process from Governor John Rowland to President Trump and the delayed vote on Connecticut tolls.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, appeared on New 51 Independent Radio discussing criminal justice, politics and impeachment.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments about the state’s deadly weapons offender list becoming public.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses the reasons for the decline in Connecticut’s prison population.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses Connecticut’s declining crime rates after the release of the FBI’s 2019 Crime Statistics.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses the impeachment process and evaluating whistleblower credibility.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses complications faced by prison populations eligible to vote.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, explains the political nature of the impeachment process.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses the impeachment process as a former member of the Connecticut Select Committee of Inquiry considering the impeachment of Governor John G. Roland.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses the increased use of the red flag law he authored as a Connecticut lawmaker in 1999 in other states.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses the impact of the "red flag" gun law he authored as a Connecticut lawmaker in 1999.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses Connecticut’s Red Flag Gun Law that he authored as a state lawmaker in 1999.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses suicide prevention protocols in Connecticut prisons.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses archbishop William Lori as a former state representative.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on ruling that the conditions imposed on former death row inmates by the state of Connecticut.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, reflects on Chief prosecutor Kevin Kane’s retirement announcement.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discussed the 1999 Red Flag Gun law he authored as a member of the House of Representatives.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses the reasons why the number of suicides that occur in Connecticut prisons remains low.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses the Connecticut Red Flag gun law he worked on in 1999 as a former state lawmaker, now being considered a national tool to combat mass shootings.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, and William (Bill) Carbone, senior lecturer and director of experiential education at the Tow Youth Justice Institute, comment on the recent decline in the number of juvenile offenders at Manson Youth Institution.
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Former Prosecutor Leading Conversation on Reimagining Criminal Justice System for 'Emerging Adults'
Professor Mike Lawlor is part of a national group working to change the way 18- to 25-year olds are treated in the criminal justice system, and he hopes to create a clinical program that University of New 51 students can be a part of.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses Connecticut’s red flag gun law. As a state representative, he helped craft the law that allows police to seize the firearms of people who may be a threat to themselves or others. The legislation, passed in 1999, is the oldest such law of its kind in the nation.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses mental health, gun safety, and Connecticut’s Red Flag Law in response to statements made by the President.
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In light of recent mass shootings, Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses the role he has played as a state legislator and as the undersecretary for criminal justice policy and planning under former Connecticut Governor Dan Malloy in shaping the state’s gun laws.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses shaping the state’s gun laws after the recent mass shootings.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on the role of budget cuts in the reduction of available jail diversion beds in Connecticut.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses the future of Whiting Forensic Hospital as co-chair of the state task force charged with reviewing the facility.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on the presence of patients who pose no risk to the community at Whiting Forensic Hospital, a maximum-security psychiatric facility.
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Michael Lawlor, former state representative and associate professor of criminal justice at the University of New 51, comments on the performances of Kamala Harris and Pete Buttigieg at the latest Democratic presidential debate.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, pens this article on the success of Connecticut’s "red flag law" that was originally met with skepticism, but has since saved "dozens, if not hundreds" of lives.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, co-chairs the CVH Whiting Task Force, which was established to review and evaluate the operations, conditions, culture and finances of Connecticut Valley Hospital and Whiting Forensic Hospital after patient abuse allegations surfaced last year.
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Associate professors of criminal justice John DeCarlo and Michael Lawlor discuss the importance of the state’s analysis of police data in light of a recent fatal shooting during a traffic stop in Wethersfield.
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Veteran Criminal Justice Professor Represents the Power of a Single Voice
Mike Lawlor, a former state legislator, prosecutor, and policy maker, returned to the classroom full-time this semester after eight years overseeing criminal justice reform efforts as a member of the administration of former Connecticut Governor Dan Malloy.
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Veteran Criminal Justice Professor Represents the Power of a Single Voice
Mike Lawlor, a former state legislator, prosecutor, and policy maker, returned to the classroom full-time this semester after eight years overseeing criminal justice reform efforts as a member of the administration of former Connecticut Governor Dan Malloy.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, authors this op-ed regarding the effectiveness of the juvenile justice reforms enacted over the last ten years in Connecticut.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on his time working with Scott Semple, Connecticut’s former correction commissioner, who was profiled for his work leading justice reform in the state.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, authors a viewpoint article discussing Connecticut’s recent decline in prison population.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice and former prosecutor, tweets out that Connecticut’s total prison and jail population is at a low.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on the process taken to help engineer a sizeable decline in Connecticut’s prison population.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, explains the likelihood of someone actually receiving the death penalty and his thoughts on Connecticut’s change in policy.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, offers some advice for congress regarding the recent wide-ranging investigation into potential misconduct by President Trump.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, shares his opinions on the new proposed juvenile justice bill and whether or not it will have an effect on current criminal behavior.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses the possible outcomes of the proposed changes to the legislation might have.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, joins Fox 61 on inauguration day for the new governor, Ned Lamont. Lawlor speaks about his time with the former governor Malloy and about the transitions between the different governors he worked with during his time in the Connecticut House of Representatives.
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Michael Lawlor, an associate professor of criminal justice, reflects on the strides he has made in the field of criminal justice reform. Lawlor, who worked together with Malloy on the Criminal Justice Policy Advisory Commission, will be returning to teach at the University of New 51.
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Michael Lawlor, an associate professor of criminal justice, reflects on the achievements made in 2018 with the criminal justice system. Lawlor has been thanked for his tireless efforts in tackling criminal justice issues.
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Michael Lawlor, an associate professor of criminal justice, looks back on his days as a state legislator. Lawlor along with other members of the Criminal Justice Policy Advisory Commission held their final meeting last week and took a look back on the positive changes they managed in the criminal justice system.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice who is on leave to serve as Connecticut’s undersecretary for criminal justice policy and planning at the Office of Policy and Management., comments on improves made to the criminal justice system while under the leadership of Gov. Dannel Malloy. This story originally was in the New 51 Independent.