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Penny Geyer is a Doctoral Lecturer at John Jay College of Criminal Justice (CUNY), specializing in Law, Police Science, and Criminal Justice Administration. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of New Haven (2022), with a focus on surveillance technology’s deterrent effects. Her academic career includes adjunct roles at the University of Hartford and the University of New Haven, where she taught forensic science, criminal behavior, and criminal justice courses.
Education:
- Ph.D., Criminal Justice, University of New Haven (2022)
- M.S., Forensic Science Investigative Services, University of New Haven (2008)
- M.S., Computer Forensic Investigation, University of New Haven (2008)
- B.S., Criminal Justice, University of New Haven (2001)
Research Interests: Geyer focuses on policing strategies, crime prevention, forensic science applications, and crime theory. Her work bridges academic research and practical policing, including surveillance technology evaluation and reducing officer-involved shootings. She is a board-certified medicolegal death investigator with over a decade at Connecticut’s Medical Examiner’s Office.
Awards & Recognition:
- Top 5 Presentation Winner at University of New Haven Graduate Showcase (2020)
- Lee College PhD Student Excellence Award (2022)
- Two Excellence in Teaching Award nominations for part-time faculty (2021, 2022)
Teaching & Mentorship: Courses include Research Methods in Criminal Justice and Criminal Justice Theory. She developed specialized curricula on criminal behavior and forensic science. Her mentorship spans first responder trainings and academic advising.
Professional Affiliations:
- American Society of Criminology
- Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences
- American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators (Fellow)
