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Dr. Christopher J. Cleary serves as an Associate Professor in the Division of Criminal Justice, Legal Studies, and Homeland Security at the Lesley H. and William L. Collins College of Professional Studies, St. John's University. His expertise in Homeland Security is grounded in a 29-year career with the Nassau County Police Department, where he retired as Deputy Chief, and extensive collaboration with federal, state, and local security agencies.
His academic credentials include:
- Ph.D. in Criminal Justice from Nova Southeastern University
- Master of Science in Homeland Security Strategies from the United States Naval Postgraduate School
- Completion of the Police Executive Research Forum Senior Management Institute for Police at Boston University
Dr. Cleary's research focuses on critical areas such as Homeland Security Management, Anti-terrorism, Counter-terrorism, Rampage attacks, and School shooting incidents, addressing contemporary security challenges through a lens of practical experience.
He has held leadership positions in multiple security committees, including:
- Co-chair of the New York State Zone-One Committee on Counter Terrorism
- Co-chair of the New York Securing the Cities Source Security Subcommittee
- Member of the N.Y. State Law Enforcement Subcommittee on Intelligence
- Member of the Department of Homeland Security Urban Area Security Initiative Committee
