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Arthur Nieves, M.A., serves as a Lecturer in the Criminal Justice Department at the University of New Haven's Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences. A retired FBI Special Agent with 24 years of service (1997-2021), he brings extensive field experience to his academic role.
Education:
- B.A. in Psychology, Rutgers University
- M.A. in Counseling, Fairfield University (2012)
His research focuses on the intersection of criminal justice and mental health, particularly crisis negotiation techniques, emotional wellness for law enforcement personnel, and PTSD treatment for combat veterans. His work integrates practical field experience with counseling methodologies, emphasizing critical incident stress management and veteran rehabilitation programs. As a certified FBI Crisis Negotiator, he contributed to high-profile cases including the Boston Marathon bombing investigation.
Professional Recognition:
- FBI Crisis Negotiator Certification
- Featured expert on emotional wellness training for law enforcement agencies
Nieves provides practical mentoring through his real-world case experience, having coordinated critical incident stress debriefings after tragedies like the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. His consulting work through Art Nieves Coaching LLC extends his academic impact into active law enforcement training. He maintains strong connections to veteran support systems through his prior work at the New Haven Vet Center and continues to counsel military personnel and families.
His laboratory of practice includes field operations with the FBI Crisis Negotiation Team and current training programs for law enforcement agencies nationwide, focusing on wellness integration within high-stress criminal justice environments.
