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John McCartney serves as an Adjunct Professor at George Mason University's Department of Criminology, Law and Society, teaching courses such as CRIM 462 (Law Enforcement and Homeland Security) and CRIM 230 (Intro to Homeland Security). A former U.S. Army Infantry and Military Intelligence Officer with extensive experience in Iraq and the Pacific Command, he transitioned to the Intelligence Community, working at agencies like the National Counterterrorism Center and the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. His research focuses on intelligence integration between law enforcement and the Intelligence Community, transnational organized crime, and the global impact of illicit networks. McCartney currently balances roles as a paramedic with Suffolk, VA Fire and Rescue and as president of OIS Global LLC, a security consulting firm.
Education: McCartney holds an MPA and BS in Criminal Justice from Florida Gulf Coast University. His professional affiliations include George Mason University and OIS Global LLC. Though no formal academic awards are listed, his work bridges military, intelligence, and civilian sectors, emphasizing practical security solutions.
Research interests prominently feature cognitive vulnerability models (e.g., 'looming vulnerability'), anxiety disorders, and threat perception, as evidenced by his extensive publication record in clinical and cognitive psychology. His articles explore topics like cognitive distortions, therapeutic interventions, and the relationship between neuroticism and sleep quality.
