Faculty Bio
Janay Gasparini
Janay Gasparini
Title(s): Dr. Janay Gasparini, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice and Police Basic Training
Coordinator
Department: Criminal Justice and Human Services
Contact Information
Phone:845-688-1987
Office location: Stone Ridge Campus, 120C
Email: gasparij@sunyulster.edu
Degree Information
- B.A., SUNY New Paltz, International Relations 2004
- M.A., Criminal Justice, Boston University 2009
- Ph.D., Criminal Justice, Walden University 2020
Courses Taught
- CRJ 101 Criminal Justice System
- CRJ 107 Essential Communications in Criminal Justice
- CRJ 214 Policing in America
- CRJ 218 Scientific and Legal Aspects of Investigations
- CRJ 231 Contemporary Issues in Criminal Justice
- Police Basic Training, Ulster County Law Enforcement Training Group
Primary Area of Expertise
- Police Training and Education
- Police Recruitment and Retention
- Women in Policing
- Community Policing
Honors and Awards
- Alpha Phi Sigma Criminal Justice Honor Society
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Meritorious Duty and Lifesaving Awards, Town of New Paltz and City of Poughkeepsie Police Departments
Professional Experience
- Town of New Paltz Police Department, Part Time Police Officer (present)
- City of Poughkeepsie Police Department, Police Officer (2010-2015)
- Town of New Paltz Police Department, Police Officer (2006-2010)
- New York State Crime Scene Technician
- New York State Field Training Officer
- New York State Police Instructor - General Topics and Ethical Awareness
Group Affiliations
- Criminal Justice Educators Association of New York State, Executive Board Member
- Police1 and Lexipol Columnist
- Policing Matters Podcast
