"Published PhD in Psychology, A.P.A. Member and Fellow, Bruce R. holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from Texas State University, formerly Southwest Texas State University and a Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Psychology from The University of Denver. He has served for over 16 years as a police officer, federal agent and police administrator. The author is a certified police officer in two states and is a graduate of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Glynco, Georgia.

He has received specialized training in mental health assessment, crisis intervention and hostage negotiation. The author is a certified law enforcement training officer and field interrogation specialist. He is a member of The American Psychological Association, The Society for Theoretical and Scientific Psychology (Division 24), The American Police Psychology Association and the Fraternal Order of Police." less...