FACULTY CV — MICHAEL ALCAZAR
CONTACT INFORMATION
Michael Alcazar
Adjunct Professor, John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Based in New York, NY
Areas of Expertise: Criminal Investigations, Policing, Leadership, Organized Crime, Behavioral Analysis, Media Commentary
ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS
Adjunct Professor, John Jay College of Criminal Justice
2013–Present
Courses Taught:
• Criminal Investigations
• Policing
• Terrorism & Emergency Response
• Gangs & Organized Crime
• Forensic Evidence
• Leadership Development for Supervisors
• Crisis & Incident Command
Teaching Strengths: Scenario‑based instruction, case‑driven analysis, investigative logic, leadership development, inclusive classroom culture.
EDUCATION
Graduate Studies, John Jay College of Criminal Justice
B.A., Criminal Justice, John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Specialized Training: Facial Recognition Investigative Course
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
New York City Police Department (Retired Detective)
30+ years of service
• Major Case investigations
• Organized Crime Control Bureau
• Hostage Negotiation & Crisis Response
• Detective Bureau Training
• Interagency coordination and intelligence sharing
• Supervisory leadership and team development
• High‑risk operations and emergency response
Media Analyst & Expert Commentator
FOX 5, CBS News, NewsNation, TMZ Live
• On‑air analysis of high‑profile investigations
• Behavioral and offender analysis
• Police procedure, use of force, and policy commentary
• Breaking‑news investigative interpretation
• Public education on crime trends and safety
Consultant
• EEO and organizational training
• Leadership development for supervisors
• Diversity, inclusion, and team culture frameworks
• Crisis communication and operational planning
PUBLICATIONS, MEDIA & APPEARANCES
(Representative)
• Expert commentary on national cases (FOX 5, CBS News, NewsNation)
• Interviews on policing, investigative failures, and public safety
• Analysis of offender behavior and investigative strategy
• Contributions to academic and professional panels
TEACHING PORTFOLIO
Pedagogical Approach:
• Evidence‑based instruction
• Scenario‑driven learning
• Comparative case analysis
• Emphasis on investigative rigor and leadership accountability
Student Feedback:
• Consistently high evaluations (4.7/5)
• Praised for clarity, real‑world insight, and practical application
CERTIFICATIONS & SPECIALIZED SKILLS
• Facial Recognition Investigative Methods
• Crisis Negotiation
• Interview & Interrogation
• Leadership and supervisory development
• Behavioral threat assessment
• Media communication and public‑facing analysis
• Technical analysis of investigative tools and methods
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS & SERVICE
• Law enforcement associations
• Academic and community engagement
• Guest lecturer for training programs and leadership workshops
AWARDS & COMMENDATIONS
• NYPD service awards (multiple)
• Recognition for investigative excellence
• Community and interagency commendations
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
• High‑stakes communication
• Operational planning under pressure
• Diversity & inclusion leadership
• Scenario‑based training design
• Public‑facing commentary and crisis messaging