Janay Gasparini, Ph.D.

Janay Gasparini, Ph.D., is a former full-time police officer and FTO. She is a certified police instructor and researches and develops police training and curriculum. Gasparini is presently a part-time police officer in New York State and an adjunct professor of criminal justice for the State University of New York.

LATEST ARTICLES

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Patrol Issues

How optimistic are officers about the future of law enforcement? The answer, not that much

To improve retention efforts, police leaders must address the top reasons why officers are experiencing a lack of optimism about the profession

August 11, 2021 06:16 PM

Janay Gasparini, Ph.D.

Police Jobs & Careers

5 takeaways for police recruiters from the ‘Who wants to be a cop?’ series

A journalist shadowed three Florida police recruits in the academy. Here’s how we can use their experiences to guide police recruitment efforts

July 21, 2021 09:56 AM

Janay Gasparini, Ph.D.

Community Relations

Why banning the NYPD at NYC Pride is unsafe and unprogressive

This annual celebration of inclusivity is now exclusive of hundreds of gay officers who risk their lives daily and serve their communities with dignity and honor

May 17, 2021 05:17 PM

Janay Gasparini, Ph.D.

Police Training

Opinion: Why the next generation of cops need a criminal justice degree

Forging partnerships with faculty members at local colleges and universities can have a direct impact on the quality of officer candidates in your region

October 15, 2020 07:22 PM

Janay Gasparini, Ph.D.