Daniel J. Burns Bio

A sworn police officer from 1994 to 2009, I have been an instructor for the State of Pennsylvania teaching police officers how to establish crime prevention programs in their communities. I have also served as an instructor for the FBI and U.S. Attorney’s Office designing and implementing the federal anti-violence "Safe Schools Program."

After over two decades of combined law enforcement, corporate and retail security experience, I've learned a few things along the way. Just as bullet-proof vests are only bullet-resistant, "crime prevention" is actually crime deterrence. If someone wants what you have bad enough, they'll get it. The real trick is to make your possessions unappealing and not worth the effort or risk to the bad guys. The purpose of this web site is to keep you up to date and informed with the best possible information to insure your personal safety and the security of your family and possessions.

Facilitated Instructional Programs

Home Security: Protecting Yourself, Your Home & Your Family

Home Improvement Fraud and Other Crimes Against Senior Citizens

Critical Incident Response and Scene Management

Protecting Children On-line: Understanding the Information Superhighway

Computer Crimes and Scams

Safe Schools: A Look at Guns, Gangs and Violence

Protecting Your Information and Avoiding Identity Theft

Workplace Violence: Understanding the Risks & Developing Solutions

Travel Safety & Security: Airport Crime

Travel Safety & Security: Hotel Crime

Travel Safety & Security: Cruise Ship Crime

Conflict Resolution in a School Environment

Conflict Resolution in the Workplace

School Out-casting, Bullying and its Link to Violence

Common Scams and Schemes

Crime prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED)

Narcotic Recognition, Identification and Interdiction

A to Z Guide to Personal Safety

Professional Certifications

Crime Prevention Instructor

OSHER at Carnegie Mellon University, 2008 to present

Crime Prevention Practitioner

Pennsylvania Commission on Crime & Delinquency, 1996

Field Training Instructor

Pennsylvania State University, 1995

Instructor for the Federal Safe Schools Initiative

FBI & U.S. Attorney's Office, 1998

Instructor for the Governor's Partnership for Protecting Children

Pa. Governor's Task Force, 2000

United States Department of Justice Community Policing Training

Strategies, 1996

Cultural Diversity, 1996

Community Partnerships, 1997

Problem Solving, 1997

Implementation, 1998

Licensed Private Investigator

State of Pennsylvania / Allegheny County, 2003

John Reid Technique of Interviewing & Interrogation

John Reid Company Inc., 2003

Professional Affiliations & Memberships

American Society of Law Enforcement Trainers

Crime Prevention Association of Western Pennsylvania

International Society of Crime Prevention Practitioners

American Society of Law Enforcement Trainers

Pa. Governor's Community Partnership for Safe Children

Federal Bureau of Investigation "Adopt A School" Team Member

Listed in the National Registry of "Who's Who in Law Enforcement"

Director for the Boroughs and Townships Police Association of Western Pa.

"Straight Talk" Presentations, Training & Seminars

Over the years, I have spoken to and made presentations to hundreds of community and civic groups. I have also taught countless numbers of people, businesses and organizations in preventing crime, risk assessment and personal safety awareness.

Programs are tailored to specific companies or groups and include the topics such as Personal Safety, Loss Prevention, Identity Theft, Home Security, Scams and Senior Crimes.

All programs are facilitated using PowerPoint electronic presentations as well as the actual tools and equipment for hands-on demonstrations.

For questions regarding these or other specific topics, availabilities or seminar and training pricing, contact me and find out how I can help you stay safe.

email: thecrimeguru@aol.com

(412) 403-4174