MELISSA A. MATUSZAK, M.A., C.C.I., CURRICULUM VITAE Academic Office Riverside City College 4800 Magnolia Avenue Riverside, CA 92506 Office: BE220A EDUCATION 2011- Current Capella University, Minneapolis, MN Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Psychology (Concentration in Research) Research Focus: Police Psychology, Police Performance Psychology & Human Factors, Criminal Justice 2010 Argosy University, Phoenix, AZ Master of Arts in Forensic Psychology Thesis: Reconciling Law Enforcement s Responsibilities with a Community s Expectations & Needs: A Community Oriented Policing Analysis of Crisis Intervention Teams (CIT) 2009 ITT Technical Institute, Green Bay, WI Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Capstone Research: The Community Justice Center Model & Improving Existing Community Oriented Policing Initiatives RESEARCH INTERESTS & SPECIALIZATIONS Warrior Mindset & Conceptualization of Warrior Behavior in Law Enforcement Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) in Public Safety Community Oriented Policing Initiatives in Urban Departments Positive Psychology within Police Psychology Law Enforcement Training in Psychological Topics Law Enforcement Training Development & Effectiveness Criminal Profiling, Psycholinguistic Application & Statement Analysis Animal- Related Criminal Behavior & Humane Law Enforcement Violence Awareness, Prevention & Response Strategies & Training Field Traumatology, Crisis Intervention, & Trauma Response & Growth Risk Analysis, Security Planning & Response, & Human Factors within Security CERTIFICATIONS & OTHER TRAINING 2015 American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators (ABMDI) Diplomat, Medicolegal Death Investigator (D- ABMDI) License #2291
2013 Johns Hopkins University, School of Nursing Office of Professional Programs Certified in Danger Assessments 2012 Fox Valley Technical College Criminal Justice Center, Appleton, WI Officer Involved Shooting Symposium- Officer Involved Perspective 2011 Traumatology Institute, Toronto, Ontario Certified Compassion Fatigue Specialist 2011 Brown County Coalition for Suicide Prevention, Green Bay, WI Question, Persuade & Refer (QPR) Suicide Prevention Training 2010 Traumatology Institute, Toronto, Ontario Certified Field Traumatologist 2010 American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress & National Center for Crisis Management Certified in Crisis Intervention (C.C.I.) 2010 NAMI Fox Valley/Appleton Police Department Certified CIT (Crisis Intervention Training) Officer Training 2009 University of Arizona- Center for Legal Studies Certified in Victim Advocacy 2009 Federal Bureau of Investigation & Fox Valley Technical College, Appleton, WI Sex Crimes Seminar Training 2009 Wisconsin Department of Agriculture & Consumer Protection, Madison, WI Investigating Animal Abuse Training 2009 Clarity Care, Oshkosh, WI Management & Administration of Medications Training 2008 John E. Reid & Associates, Chicago, IL Certified- Reid Technique of Interview & Interrogation 2008 Wisconsin Department of Agriculture & Consumer Protection, Madison, WI Rabies Control Officer Certified 2008 Humane Society University, Washington, D.C. Illegal Animal Fighting Investigations Training Page 2 of 9
2008 Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network, Washington, D.C. Certified: - Helping Victims & Survivors of Incest - Helping Suicidal & Self- Harming Callers - Cultural Competency in Sexual Assault Advocacy - Drug- Facilitated Sexual Assault Response 2008 Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, Green Bay, WI Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) Training 2007 Sexual Assault Center, Green Bay, WI Sexual Assault Victim Advocacy Training 2004 Fox Valley Literacy Coalition, Appleton, WI Literacy/ESL Tutor Training & Certification HONORS/AWARDS 2012 American Criminal Justice Association- Lambda Alpha Epsilon 1 st Place Winner, Graduate Division, 2012 National Student Paper Competition Submission: A Critical Look at Crisis Intervention Teams 2010 American Criminal Justice Association- Lambda Alpha Epsilon 1 st Place Winner, Graduate Division, 2010 National Student Paper Competition Submission: Law Enforcement s Underused Ally: Humane Law Enforcement 2010 Green Bay Police Department WOW! Award for Outstanding Customer Service 2004 Kodak Young Leaders Winner- Outstanding Academic Achievement & Leadership 2004 Seymour High School Outstanding English Student Winner 2002 Inducted- Who s Who Among American High School Students TEACHING EXPERIENCE 2015- Current Visiting Associate Professor- Administration of Justice Riverside City College, Riverside, CA Teach courses in Administration of Justice/Behavioral Sciences Courses Taught: Introduction to Administration of Justice Principles & Procedures of Justice System Legal Aspects of Evidence Page 3 of 9
2013-2015 Adjunct Instructor/Lecturer Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, Green Bay, WI Teach courses in Behavioral Sciences/General Studies Courses Taught: Psychology of Human Relations Introduction to Psychology 2010-2012 Criminal Justice Program Chair & Lecturer Globe University, Green Bay, WI Teach undergraduate courses in Criminal Justice & Behavioral Sciences Courses Taught: CJ100 Introduction to Criminal Justice CJ211 Criminal Investigation CJ220 Security: Private, Local, State & Federal Governments CJ261 Behavioral Science SS103 Global Citizenship SS116 Introduction to Psychology SS360 Abnormal Psychology Developed Criminal Justice Workshop Series Program Series of free educational presentations open to all students & general community 2007-2010 Volunteer Instructor American Red Cross- Lakeland Chapter, Green Bay, WI Teach courses in Lay Responder & Professional Rescuer CPR/AED & First Aid, Bloodborne Pathogens PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2013-2015 Forensic Investigator Milwaukee County Medical Examiner s Office, Milwaukee, WI Under WI state statute, investigate circumstances regarding deaths Perform scene investigations Make death pronouncements Draw specimens and release bodies Interview witnesses, family members, physicians & others regarding decendent s history and circumstances relating to death and cause Notify next of kin and work with families to protect dignity of deceased Investigate requests for cremation & testify in court 2012-2014 Crisis Counselor Family Services of Northeast Wisconsin Crisis Center, Green Bay, WI Provide short- term crisis intervention & counseling Conduct suicide & homicide assessments Participate in risk reduction procedures Page 4 of 9
Coordinate and follow up with referrals to community agencies Answer crisis line, talk line, and suicide hotline phone calls Conduct hospital, jail and community- based assessments Developed & updated homicide assessment tools 2008-2013 Animal Control Intern (Humane Law Enforcement Internship) Green Bay Police Department, Green Bay, WI Responsible for enforcing City ordinances & state and federal statutes pertaining to the care and control of all animals Handle all complaints to police department involving animals Investigate complaints of animal abuse, cruelty, neglect & abandonment Prepare evidence for investigations & testify in court Pick up lost or abandoned animals & trap wild animals Conduct follow up and case management for exotic animal owners RESEARCH EXPERIENCE 2012 Green Bay Police Department, Green Bay, WI Conducted research on the physical security of the building, including a risk assessment & security analysis, supervised 2 undergraduate students participating in the research. 2011 St. John s Homeless Shelter, Green Bay, WI Developed the project to conduct a physical security risk assessment and analysis of the largest homeless shelter serving the Green Bay area; supervised and mentored the undergraduate students completing the research and presented the results to executive staff for the shelter. 2011 Diversion Facility, Green Bay, WI Developed the project to conduct a physical security risk assessment and analysis of the Diversion facility, a CBRF serving mentally ill individuals needing medication stabilization or crisis intervention; supervised and mentored the undergraduate students completing the research and presenting results to representatives of the parent company, Innovative Services, Inc. 2010 Argosy University, Phoenix, AZ Conducted master level thesis research on Crisis Intervention Teams (CIT) and their role within the context of community oriented policing 2008-2009 ITT Technical Institute, Green Bay, WI Conducted capstone research on the Community Justice Center Model and its applicability in community oriented policing initiatives Page 5 of 9
PUBLICATIONS Matuszak, M.A. (2010). Humane Law Enforcement: Law Enforcement s Underused Ally. American Criminal Justice Association: Lambda Alpha Epsilon Journal, 1, 2010. American Criminal Justice Association; Sacramento, CA. Matuszak, M.A. (2012). A Critical Analysis of Crisis Intervention Teams. American Criminal Justice Association Journal, 1. American Criminal Justice Association; Sacramento, CA. GUEST LECTURES 2011 Guest Lecture in Criminal Courts Class to Paralegal Students on Police Interview & Interrogation Techniques, Globe University, Green Bay, WI (Laura Nelson, J.D.- Instructor) 2012 Guest Lecture in Interviewing Class to students on Psycholinguistics & Body Language Awareness, Globe University, Green Bay, WI (Laura Nelson, J.D.- Instructor) RESEARCH PRESENTATIONS February 2009 June 2010 Successfully defended Bachelors thesis presentation: The Community Justice Center Model: Would Its Establishment Improve Existing Community Oriented Policing Initiatives? ITT Technical Institute, Green Bay, WI. (Mentors: Steve Daniels & Mike Knetzger) Successfully defended Masters thesis presentation: Reconciling Law Enforcement s Responsibilities with a Community s Expectations & Needs: A Community Oriented Policing Analysis of Crisis Intervention Teams (CIT). Argosy University, Phoenix, AZ. COMMUNITY PRESENTATIONS August 2011 August 2011 September 2011 Professional Communications & Field Interviewing in Criminal Justice Co- Presenter/Developer with Ecke, R. Animal Cruelty & Animal Hoarding Investigations Co- Presenter/Developer with Hensen, S. Criminal Psychopathy & Criminal Profiling Page 6 of 9
Presented & Developed Presentation October 2011 November 2011 January 2012 February 2012 March 2012 March 2012 April 2012 April 2012 The Hiring Process for Criminal Justice: Law Enforcement & Corrections Co- Developed with Konrath, D. Introducing Criminal Justice to Students & Their Families Developed & Presented Workshop Brown County Medical Examiner s Office Co- Developer with Klimek, A. QPR (Question, Persuade & Refer) Training- Suicide Prevention & Awareness Co- Developed with McGuire, C. Exotic Animal Awareness for CJ & Vet Tech Professionals: Proper Handling Procedures & Recognizing Abuse & Improper Care Co- Developed Presentation with Kozloski, J. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI): Presentation, Overview & Recruitment Co- Developed with Greco, R. Identity Theft: Awareness & Prevention Co- Developed with Bennett, D. Homicide, Domestic Terrorism & Compound Dwellers (Armed Cults) Co- Developed with Daniels, S. SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS & PRESENTATIONS June 2011 Compassion Fatigue in Humane Law Enforcement Continuing Education Presentation for Wisconsin Animal Control Association, Inc. (WACAI). Page 7 of 9
June 2011 November 2011 January 2012 February 2012 February 2012 The Psychology of Animal Hoarding Continuing Education Presentation for Wisconsin Animal Control Association, Inc. (WACAI). Recognizing & Responding to Domestic Violence/Animal Cruelty Calls Continuing Education Presentation for Wisconsin Animal Control Association, Inc. (WACAI). Interviewing in Criminal Justice: Statement Analysis, Body Language & Non- Verbal Communication. Continuing Legal Education Credits Presentation for Wisconsin Association of Legal Professionals, Green Bay, WI Drug Recognition in the Classroom Training Presentation for Faculty/Staff- Globe University, Green Bay, WI Body Language in the Classroom & Recognition of Barriers to Control Training Presentation for Faculty/Staff- Globe University, Green Bay, WI PRACTICE & ASSESSMENT TOOLS Matuszak, M. (2013). Revised and developed Homicide & Violence Risk Assessment measurement tools for Family Services of Northeast Wisconsin- Crisis Center FIELD TRAINING EXPERIENCE 2006 Brown County Sheriff s Department Completed 200 hour internship in Patrol Division COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT 2004 Volunteer Literacy Tutor, Fox Valley Literacy Coalition 2006-2010 2007-2010 2009-2012 2010-2011 Volunteer Victim Advocate, Sexual Assault Center Volunteer First Aid/CPR Instructor, American Red Cross- Lakeland Chapter Volunteer Member, Board of Directors, NAMI Brown County Volunteer Member, Board, Bark N Blue K9 Benefit PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS Page 8 of 9
American Criminal Justice Association- Lambda Alpha Epsilon American Psychological Association Society for Police & Criminal Psychology American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress National Center for Crisis Management Page 9 of 9