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Richard I. Mack is an Instructor of Criminal Justice at Mercy College's School of Social and Behavioral Sciences. He retired after 26 years with the NYPD's Strategic Response Unit, specializing in tactical response, HAZMAT, and crowd control. He served as an Adjunct Professor at John Jay College for 16 years, teaching multiculturalism in law enforcement. As CEO of Mack Security Group, he combines academic and operational expertise in public safety. Mack is a Peer Support Officer with Police Organization Providing Peer Assistance (POPPA), providing crisis support during major incidents like 9/11, Hurricane Katrina, and the Boston Marathon Bombings. He lectures nationally on police stress management and suicide prevention.
- Professional Roles: NYPD Lieutenant (Retired), Adjunct Professor (John Jay College), CEO (Mack Security Group)
- Key Experience: 20+ years crisis response, HAZMAT specialization, peer support volunteerism
His research interests focus on improving police-civilian interactions through cultural competency and officer well-being. Recent contributions include co-authoring Introduction to Policing: The Pillar of Democracy (2018). His work emphasizes practical applications of policing strategies in high-stress environments.
Though no formal grants are listed, his fieldwork and volunteer contributions reflect sustained engagement with policing challenges. He leads the Mack Security Group team focused on modern security solutions for public safety organizations.
