Medical Examiner’s Cases and the Hospital Emergency Room. Boone Memorial Hospital, Madison, West Virginia. This lecture was presented to hospital staff for continuing education.
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January 1999
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Medical Examiner’s Cases and the Hospital Emergency Room Outreach Lecture. Sycamore Creek Golf Club, Ripley, West Virginia. This lecture was sponsored by Camcare Health Education and Research Institute and was presented to hospital, emergency, and law enforcement personnel in rural Jackson County (WV).
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January 1999
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Medicolegal Investigators, Roles and Responsibilities. American Criminal Justice Association (Student Organization). West Virginia State College, Institute, West Virginia.
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Nov.1998
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Crime Scene Response. Marshall University School of Medicine. Huntington, West Virginia. Lecture presented to graduate students and staff in the Master of Science in Forensic Science program.
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Nov.1998
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Introduction to Forensic Death Investigation. Charleston Job Corps, Charleston, West Virginia. Lecture presented to students and staff in the institution’s Medical Assistance program
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Sept. 1998
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Seminars, Organizational and Committee Meetings, and Selected Special Training
West Virginia Municipal Court Training. Charleston, West Virginia. Sponsored by the West Virginia Municipal League, this one day seminar met annual certification requirements for Elected or Appointed Municipal Judges in the state.
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November 2, 2012
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West Virginia Criminal Justice Educator’s Association 16h Annual Conference. Marshall University, West Virginia. Attended this conference, whose theme was “Defining and Dealing with Crime”. Highlights included judging the crime scene competition.
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October 25-26, 2012.
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Bethel University College of Criminal Justice Facilitator Professional Development. Nashville, Tennessee. Attended the online professional development seminar.
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April 21, 2012
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West Virginia Criminal Justice Educator’s Association Business Meeting. Marshal University, Huntington, West Virginia. Attended the business meeting; assigned to crime scene competition development committee.
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April 13, 2012
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West Virginia Criminal Justice Educator’s Association 15h Annual Conference. Wheeling Jesuit University, West Virginia. Attended this conference, whose theme was “Innovations in Criminal Justice and Criminology”. Highlights included chairing a panel and making a presentaiton
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November 3-4, 2011
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West Virginia Criminal Justice Educator’s Association 14th Annual Conference. WVU-Parkersburg, West Virginia. Attended this conference, whose theme was “Crime and Social Institutions”. Highlights included presenting a paper, chairing a presentation panel, and served on the judging panel for the crime scene competition.
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November 5, 2010
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American Criminal Justice Association Region IV Annual Conference, WVSU, Institute, West Virginia. Attended this 3 day conference, whose theme was “Homeland Security and the Criminal Justice Professional”. Assisted in Registration, Testing Competition, Firearms Competition (Range safety officer), and the Crime Scene Competition (monitor and judge).
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October 21-23 2010
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Leadership Link: Leading Others and Connecting Through Communication. Glade Springs, West Virginia. Mountain State University’s School of Leadership and Professional Development. This seminar discussed the role of leadership in both practice and in academic discipline. Sessions attended were Values and Engaging Others and A Faith-Based Discussion of Leadership.
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May 12-15, 2010
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Grant Writing USA. West Virginia State Police Academy. Professional Development Center, Dunbar, West Virginia. This 2-day seminar discussed professional grant writing strategies and applications.
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March 31-April 1st 2010
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Diversity-Collectivist Versus Individual Society. Mountain State University-Beckley, West Virginia. This 2-hour diversity seminar discussed the societal implications of Asian students at the university. Presented by Dwight Heaster, MSU Director of International Student Services.
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May 4th, 2009
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Offender Employment Specialist: Building Bridges. Mountain State University-Beckley, WV. Attended this 21 hour training sponsored by United states Probation Office for the Southern District of West Virginia, Mountain State University, Federal Correctional Institution, Beckley (WV) and Federal Prison Camp, Alderson (WV). The topic of the course was finding employment for newly released inmates.
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September 24-26, 2008
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Teaching Writing from a Cross-Disciplinary Perspective. Mountain State University-Beckley, WV. Attended Faculty Development Seminar (3 hours). Attendants included approximately 12 full-time and adjunct faculty members from various disciplines.
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November 19th, 2007
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Human Participants Protection Education for Research Teams. Completed the 2-hour on-line course sponsored by the National Institute of Health (NIH) and received a completion certificate.
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October 5th, 2007
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West Virginia Criminal Justice Educator’s Association. Attended the 10th Annual Conference at Bluefield State College, Bluefield, West Virginia.
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November 10-11th, 2006
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Correctional Accreditation Association of Ohio. Attended the Annual Training Conference in Columbus Ohio. Conducted Workshop Session, Continuing Education for Corrections Professionals.
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October 26th, 2006
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NRA Personal Protection in the Home. Beckley, West Virginia. Defensive shooting instructor course. These 18 hour courses lead to certification as NRA Personal Protection in the Home Instructor.
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February 24-26, 2006
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NRA Range Safety Officer. Beckley, West Virginia. Master Range Safety Officer Course. This 20 hour course lead to national certification as Range Master Safety Officer.
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February 17-19, 2006
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NRA Range Development and Operations Conference. Atlanta, Georgia. This 48 hour seminar focused on development of both indoor and outdoor shooting ranges. Topics included construction, environmental sound, maintenance, business plans, lead on ranges, marketing, public hearings, range safety, master planning, cost analysis, record keeping, management, financing, ventilation, insurance, OSHA and EPA guidelines, and worker health and safety.
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October 18th-23rd, 2005
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NRA Handgun Instructor Certification Course. Rattlesnake Ridge Training Center, Indian Mound, Tennessee. Certifications include NRA Pistol Instructor, NRA Home Firearm Safety Instructor, and First Step Pistol Instructor.
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May 2-4, 2005
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Hate and Bias Crimes Train-the-Trainer Program. Richmond, Kentucky. This 32 hour course was Sponsored by the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) Homeland Security and The National Center for State and Local Law Enforcement Training. Officially Certified as a Small Town and Rural (STAR) trainer.
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April 26th-29th, 2005
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Anti-Terrorism and The Role of Local Law Enforcement. Fort Campbell, Kentucky. This 2 hour course was Sponsored by the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) Homeland Security and The National Center for State and Local Law Enforcement Training.
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September 8th, 2004
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Arabic Culture and Names: Community Oriented Policing for Arabic Communities. Natchitoches, Louisiana. This two-hour training session was sponsored by the Gulf States Regional Community Policing Institute
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August 07, 2003
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Advanced Grant Writing. Gulf States Regional Community Policing Institute. Natchitoches, Louisiana. This eight-hour course and workshop provided resources, instruction, skills, and confidence in obtaining funding for projects from both governmental and private sources.
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April 09, 2003
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Krimesite Imager Training Course. Sirchie Finger Print Laboratories Law Enforcement Training Center. Youngsville, North Carolina. This was an eight-hour certification course regarding the Krimesite Imager, a forensic light source using a Reflective Ultra Violet Imaging System. Received certification to instruct with this equipment. Retrained August 2005 at Mountain State University, WV.
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February 24th, 2003
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Crime Scene Technology and Evidence Collection. Sirchie Finger Print Laboratories Law Enforcement Training Center. Youngsville, North Carolina. This was a 40-hour training course including practical applications as well as classroom instruction. Certificate earned in NARK II Progressive System of Drug Identification.
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October 21-25, 2002
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American Criminal Justice Society. Regional Conference, San Marcos, Texas. Attended and accompanied student members. Competed in the Firearms competition. Awarded third place-professional division.
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October 03-06, 2002
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Reserve Police Academy. DeRidder Police Department, DeRidder, Louisiana. Basic Law Enforcement topic leading to Reserve Police Certification.
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Fall 2002
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Criminal Law Update. Sponsored by Bossier Parish Community College, Criminal Justice Institute. Attended a two-hour update course regarding Louisiana state criminal law and procedure changes for the year 2002. Natchitoches Police Training Center, Natchitoches, Louisiana.
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August 21, 2002
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Free Workshop for Post-Secondary Faculty and Administrators. Louisiana State University at Eunice. Eunice, Louisiana. Attended this 8-hour workshop which demonstrated the practical application of using technology in classroom.
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May 21, 2002
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Bloodborne Pathogens Training. Northwestern State University, Natchitoches, Louisiana. Attended this two-hour training program regarding Bloodborne pathogens.
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March 19, 2002
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Criminal Law Update. Sponsored by Bossier Parish Community College, Criminal Justice Institute. Attended a two-hour update course regarding Louisiana state criminal law and procedure changes for the year 2002. Natchitoches Police Training Center, Natchitoches Louisiana.
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August 29, 2001
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Disaster Mortuary Operational Response Team (DMORT) Annual Training. Attended Annual training in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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August 4-5, 2001
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Disaster Preparedness Seminar. Sponsored by the West Virginia Funeral Directors Association & Tri-State Fire Academy. Huntington, West Virginia. I attended this seminar relating to mass fatalities responses. I gave a brief synopsis to the group regarding the State Medical Examiner’s Mass Disaster Plan. (3 hr CEU)
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May 22, 2000
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West Virginia Criminal Justice Educator’s Association. I attended the business meeting at the Glenville State College campus, Glenville, West Virginia.
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October 8, 1999
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Fundamentals of Forensic Evaluations: Child Custody, Personal Injury, Criminal Evaluations and Juvenile Issues. The Union Institute, Cincinnati, Ohio. I attended an eight-hour peer discussion on these selected topics in forensic psychology.
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June 17, 1999
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West Virginia Funeral Directors Association. 105th WVFDA Convention. Flatwoods, West Virginia. I led a roundtable discussion representing the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, State of West Virginia.
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May
1999
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Lessons from the Body Farm. The Washington County Prosecutor’s Office, Marietta, Ohio. This seven-hour course included training in Crime Scene Investigation, Length of Time Since Death, and Forensic Anthropology (Age, Sex, Race, and Stature of Individual determination). It was presented by William M. Bass, Ph.D. Forensic Anthropologist and administrator of the Anthropology Research Facility (The Body Farm) at the University of Tennessee.
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April
1999
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Fourteenth Medicolegal Investigation of Death Seminar. Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center, Morgantown, West Virginia. This eight-hour seminar was sponsored by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, North Central Region and the West Virginia School of Medicine, Office of Continuing Education. The topics presented were “Forensic Entomology” by Neil Haskell, Ph.D., Forensic Entomologist, Rensselaer, Indiana; “Cardiovascular Causes of Sudden Death” by Lynda Biedrzycki, M.D., Waukesha County Medical Examiner, Wisconsin; “The West Virginia Medical Examiner System” and “Preservation of the Scene” by James L. Frost, M.D., West Virginia Office of Chief Medical Examiner; “Forensic Absurdities of the Silver Screen” by James Starrs, L.L.M.,George Washington University, Washington, D.C.; and “Forensic Botany” by David W. Hall, Ph.D., Forensic Botanist, Gainesville, Florida.
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April
1999
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Ethics in Contemporary America. The Union Institute Graduate School, Cincinnati, Ohio. This five-day seminar focused on the role of ethics and morality in a broad array of disciplines. Codes of ethics for these different disciplines were presented, reviewed, and discussed. The role of ethics in decision making was investigated. The conveners were Penny MacElveen-Hoehn, Ph.D. and Willson Williams, Ph.D., both of the Union Institute Graduate School.
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October 1998
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Fingerprinting Deceased Bodies and Disaster Victims. Marshall University School of Medicine, Huntington, West Virginia. This four-hour lecture included obtaining fingerprints from deceased victims, locating and obtaining latent prints on deceased victims, and fingerprint identification and response to disaster victims. The lecture was presented by Carl R. Keener, Certified Fingerprint Specialist with the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
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October 1998
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West Virginia Criminal Justice Educator’s Association. I attended the business meeting at the Marshall University campus, Huntington, West Virginia.
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October 1998
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Research Methods and Theory Formulation for Applied Social and Behavior Sciences. The Union Institute Graduate School, Minneapolis, Minnesota. This five-day seminar focused on integrating research methods, theory, and practice. Qualitative and Quantitative methods were discussed in depth. The convener was Michael Q. Patton, Ph.D. of the Union Institute.
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August 1998
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Statewide Injury Coalition. Bureau for Public Health, Office of Community & Rural Health Services. I represented the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in this statewide injury prevention and coalition meeting. Flatwoods, West Virginia.
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August 1998
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Research: Conceptualization, Strategies, and Methods. The Union Institute Graduate School, Cincinnati, Ohio. This five-day seminar explored the broad framework of research topics, created an atmosphere for the development of research projects, and provided exposure to a variety of established research methods. The conveners were Rhoda Linton, Ph.D. (TUI), and James Davis, Ph.D., University of Delaware.
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July 1998
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Putnam County Office of the Prosecuting Attorney. I completed a three-month internship as part of doctoral studies at them Union Institute Graduate School (TUI). Under the direction of Mark Sorsaia, J.D., Putnam County Prosecuting Attorney (WV), I explored the role of the prosecutor in the Criminal Justice System. Some nameable experiences include Felony Trial Progression, Victim’s Rights Analysis, Waste Disposal Task Force (County wide) and Website Development.
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April 1998-June 1998
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Thirteenth Medicolegal Investigation of Death Seminar. Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center, Morgantown, West Virginia. This eight-hour seminar was sponsored by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, North Central Region and the West Virginia School of Medicine, Office of Continuing Education. The topics presented were “Road Traffic Fatalities” and “Thermal Injury” by Werner U. Spitz, M.D., Consultant in Forensic Pathology and Toxicology; “Investigation of the Unattended Death” and “Are You Sure It’s a Natural Death?” by Mary Fran Ernst, Director of Medicolegal Education, Saint Louis University School of Medicine; “Neurological Determination of Death” by John F. Brick, M.D., Professor of Neurology, West Virginia University School of Medicine; and “Recovery and Interpretation of Human Skeletal Remains” by Dennis Dirkmaat, Ph.D., Professor of Anthropology, Mercyhurst College, Erie, Pennsylvania.
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April 1998
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Fingerprinting the Dead for Identification. Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, South Charleston, West Virginia. This one hour, in-service training course introduced the investigators to several techniques of obtaining fingerprints from corpses. This course was offered to increase job responsibilities and was convened by Stephen King, Fingerprint Technician at the West Virginia State Police Crime Laboratory.
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Jan. 1998
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Entrance Colloquium. The Union Institute Graduate School, Cincinnati, Ohio. This ten-day seminar consisted of orientation to the doctoral program, exploration of principles, policies, procedures, and traditions of the school. Second, a presentation of doctoral plans was presented for peer and staff review. Third, it provided an opportunity for inquiry, networking, and it served as a portion of residency requirements. The theme of the colloquium was Multicultural Exploration and reflected reading assignments and discussion. The conveners were Rita Arditti, Ph.D., Judith Arcana, Ph.D., and Stan Searl, Ph.D. of the Union Institute.
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Oct. 1997
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Twelfth Annual Medicolegal Investigation of Death Seminar. Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center, Morgantown, West Virginia. This eight-hour seminar was sponsored by The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, North Central Region and The West Virginia University School of Medicine, Office of Continuing Education. The presented topics were “Investigation and Pathology of Drug Abuse” by Steven B. Karch, M.D., Assistant Medical Examiner of San Francisco County, California; “Moonshine: How and Why and Now-Medicolegal Aspects of Alcohol Abuse”, by David T. Stafford, Ph.D. University of Tennessee; and “Murder by Poison” by John H. Trestrial, III, R.Ph, A.B.A.T. of Biodgett Regional Poison Center, Grand Rapids, Michigan.
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April 1997
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Basic Correctional Employee Training Program Mount Olive Correctional Complex, Mount Olive, West Virginia. This 128-hour course was sponsored by the West Virginia Corrections Academy and included basic training in the State’s correctional system. (96th Recruit Class).
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1995
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Gang Awareness Seminar. MCB, Camp Pendleton, California. Sponsored by the Los Angeles County Sheriffs’ Department, this eight-hour seminar addressed the subculture of street gangs in California to include gang history, criminal intelligence, and identification. The instructor was Joseph Guzman, L.A.C.S.D.
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1994
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Combat Pistol Competition. Security Battalion Military Police (USMC) Team Member. Barstow, California. I participated as a team shooter in a combat pistol competition match during Law Enforcement week.
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1994
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Master-at-Arms 1(91427-A), Master-at-Arms II (91425-A1), and Master-at-Arms, Chief (91427-A). These three correspondence courses were sponsored through the United States Navy, Naval education and training Program Development Center. Topics included career development, military law, search and seizure, military law of evidence, narcotics and dangerous drugs, investigations, crimes and offenses, crowd control, physical security, weapons, patrols, rules and regulations, shipboard duties, military customs inspections, confinement facilities, and administration. (72 cumulative hours)
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1994
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Law Enforcement Journeyman (3PO52A). This three-volume correspondence course was sponsored by the United States Air Force Extension Course Institute. Volume One included legal considerations and provisions, post activities, communications, and hazards relating to security police. Volume Two included basic law enforcement operations, security police procedures and tactics. Volume Three included resource protection, the Air Force Corrections Program, threats to military installations and resources, system security operation, emergency responses, and fundamental protective measures. (45 cumulative hours).
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1994
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Establishing a Human Identification Response Team. Institute of Criminal Justice and Forensic Science, San Diego, California. This seminar consisted of a 6-hour education and field training exercise relating to human identification and forensic anthropology. The presenter was Joseph A. Davis, Ph.D.
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1993
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USMC Corrections Specialist Course. Marine Corps Detachment, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. This 175.5-hour course included basic training in military correctional facilities and led to the military specialty, Corrections Specialist (5831). (Recruit Class 5-91).
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1991
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USMC Combat Training (MCT). MCB, Camp Geiger, North Carolina. This 28-day course included instruction and field training as a Marine Infantry Soldier.
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1991
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United States Marine Corps Basic Recruit Training. Parris Island, South Carolina. This thirteen-week course included basic military training for members of the Marine Corps. (Platoon 3069)
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1991
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Accident Investigation I: Preliminary Reporting. Charlotte Police Academy, Charlotte, North Carolina. This five-day training course was sponsored by the North Carolina Justice Academy. It included instruction in techniques for motor vehicle accident investigation and emphasized mathematical principles and calculations in various field exercises.
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1989
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Criminal Patrol Drug Enforcement. Charlotte Police Academy, Charlotte, North Carolina. This five-day training seminar was sponsored by the Institute of Police, Technology and Management, University of Florida. Topics included illicit drug traffic, concept of criminal patrol, criminal patrol procedures, evidence collection, principles of roadside interview and interrogation, crime scene investigation, drug recognition expert procedures, felony stops and handcuffing procedures, drug identification and field testing, vehicle search and seizure laws, and moot court.
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1989
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Basic Law Enforcement Training. Charlotte Police Academy. Charlotte, North Carolina. This course consisted of 609hours leading to N.C. State Certification. Highest Academic Average in class. (87th Recruit Class).
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1987
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Publications
Kane, M.J. (2011) Forensic death investigation: A practical guide to the medicolegal investigation of death. Redondo Beach, CA: Crime Ink Publishing. ISBN 978-0-9829838-0-5.
Kane, M.J. (2010), Badges to books: The transition from police officer to professor. Fraternal Order of Police. Update (June 3rd). [Newsletter from National Secretary]. .
Kane, M.J. (2010). The bench press. Mountain Whispers: Spring 2010, p. 35-37. Mountain State University. [Creative Writing Literary Magazine].
Kane, M.J. (2008). Advancing security through academic discipline. Government Security News, 6 (5), p. E4. .[In Supplement, The Essential Guide to Homeland Security Education]..
Kane, M.J. (2008). Ode to a traffic cop. Mountain Whispers: Spring 2008, p 15-16. Mountain State University. [Creative Writing Literary Magazine].
Kane, M.J. (2008). A guide for a safe and crime-free holiday. Thrive: Health and Medical Journal for Southern West Virginia, 2 (1), 7-9.
Kane, M.J. (2006). Forensic science and criminal justice: Are we advising students correctly? Mountain State Journal of Justice Studies, 1, 46-66. [Editors’ contribution]
Kane, M.J. (2004) Answering the Hue and Cry: An examination of the DeRidder Police Reserve Officers program (2002). Reserve Law Officer [on-line publication of the National Reserve Law Officer].
Kane, M.J. (1998). Medicolegal death investigation: The value of clothing in forensic death investigations. Forensic Focus: Journal of the West Virginia State Police Forensic Laboratory 4, (1 & 2).
Kane, M.J. (1997). Medicolegal death investigation: Examining the “natural death” scene. Forensic Focus: Journal of the West Virginia State Police Forensic Laboratory 3, (2).
Kane, M.J. (1997). Forensic death investigation: A practical guide to the medicolegal investigation of death. [Course text]. Logan, WV: Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College. Revised (1998) for County Medical Examiner/ Coroner training in WV.
Policastro, N.J. & Kane, M.J. (1997). Medicolegal investigation: Differentiating natural versus accidental manners in vehicular deaths. Forensic Focus: Journal of the West Virginia State Police Forensic Laboratory 3, (1).
Academic Works and Creative Projects
Roy, L., Kane, M.J., & Detardo-Bora, K. (2012) Crime scene competition policies and score sheet. West Virginia Criminal Justice Educators Association.
Kane, M.J. (2012-2013). Badges to books: Transitioning from a practitioner to criminal justice professor. [Proposed for publication] Redondo Beach, CA: Crime Ink Publishing
Kane, M.J. (2011). Research paper writing guide for criminal justice scholars. West Virginia State University, School of Professional Studies, Institute, West Virginia. Developed scholarly writing handbook for upper level undergraduate and graduate students in the department.
Kane, M.J. (2004). Second eight-hour training course for security officers (L.A.). North Louisiana Security Services., Shreveport, Louisiana. I designed this eight-hour block of instruction for security officer state certification (company specific) focusing primarily on Inmate transportation and accountability in hospital settings.
Kane, M.J. (2001). Administration and operations of local law enforcement agencies in the Southern Appalachian region of West Virginia. [Doctoral Dissertation, The Union Institute Graduate School, 2000] UMI Dissertation Publishing.
Kane, M.J. (1999). Problem-Solving in policing: An application of criminal intelligence analysis at the Southmoor Hills Apartment Complex in South Charleston (WV). [Unpublished manuscript]. The Union Institute Graduate School, Cincinnati, Ohio. Summer Semester.
Kane, M.J. (1999). Problem-Solving in jails: An application of criminal intelligence analysis at the South Central Regional Jail (WV). [Unpublished manuscript]. The Union Institute Graduate School, Cincinnati, Ohio. Summer Semester.
Kane, M.J. (1999). Contemporary trends: A qualitative study of women in West Virginia law enforcement (1999). [Unpublished manuscript]. The Union Institute Graduate School, Cincinnati, Ohio. Spring Semester.
Kane, M.J. (1999). History of law enforcement in West Virginia, 1863-1960: A multiculturalists approach. [Unpublished manuscript]. The Union Institute Graduate School, Cincinnati, Ohio. Spring Semester.
Kane, M.J. (1999). Asset forfeiture laws in West Virginia: The scope, content, and impact on society. [Unpublished manuscript]. The Union Institute Graduate School, Cincinnati, Ohio. Fall/Winter Semester.
Kane, M.J. (1999). Medical examiner’s law in West Virginia: The scope, content, and impact on society. [Unpublished manuscript]. The Union Institute Graduate School, Cincinnati, Ohio. Fall/Winter Semester.
Kane, M.J. (1998). Criminal justice counseling: ethical concerns of correctional counselors at the Mount Olive Correctional Complex (WV). [Unpublished manuscript]. The Union Institute Graduate School, Cincinnati, Ohio. Summer Semester.
Kane, M.J. (1998). The procuratorates and the Chinese justice system: A comparison between Chinese procuratorates and the United States prosecutors in internal and external models of law. [Unpublished manuscript] The Union Institute Graduate School, Cincinnati, Ohio. Spring Semester.
Kane, M.J. (1998-1999). Website of the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Putnam County (WV). I designed and developed an interactive web site for this office which includes subheadings in Most Wanted Fugitives, Victims’ Rights Page, Community Policing, Felony Trial Docket, Grand Jury Reports, Domestic Violence, and Youth Information. [www.state.wv.us/pcprosecute].
Kane, M.J. (1998). An overview of criminology as presented to maximum custody inmates at the Mount Olive Correctional Complex (WV). [unpublished manuscript]. The Union Institute Graduate School, Cincinnati, Ohio. Fall/Winter Semester.
Kane, M.J. (1998). Post-secondary correctional education in the state prison system: An analysis concerning the relationship between college programs and crime prevention. [Unpublished manuscript]. The Union Institute Graduate School, Cincinnati, Ohio. Fall/Winter Semester.
Kane, M.J. (1997). Classifications upgrade for medicolegal investigators. [Employee grievance narrative] State of West Virginia. This narrative presented a successful argument for a job classification upgrade and salary increases as part of an employee grievance procedure that increased the pay grade levels of these investigators by two levels.
Kane, M.J. (1997). A comparison of criminal justice programs in the United States. [Unpublished manuscript] in Kane, M.J. (1997). Application narrative number three: Overview of proposed doctoral program. Cincinnati, OH: The Union Institute Graduate School, 2-16. This section of my application essay compared and contrasted twenty-one major Criminal Justice Doctorate Programs in the United States.
Kane, M.J. (1993). Combating the alternate identity. [Unpublished manuscript]. San Diego: National University.
Kane, M.J. (1993). Analysis of Cluster “B” Personality Disorders. [Unpublished manuscript]. San Diego: National University.
Kane, M.J. (1993). Corpse identification through fingerprinting. [Unpublished manuscript]. San Diego: National University.
Kane, M.J. (1993). Crime scenes involving fire and death. [Unpublished manuscript]. San Diego; National University.
Graduate Projects Monitored and Chaired
Alderman, Jr. J.A. (2011). Methamphetamine: Media hype or real threat to rural Virginia? [thesis/graduate project] Mountain State University School of Graduate Studies. Chair.
Booker, R.L. (2008) . Relative effects and procedures that produced a society of drug abuse and crime in America. [thesis/graduate project] Mountain State University School of Graduate Studies. Chair
Bowdre, P.R. (2009). Hate and extremist groups of mountain west: an exploratory study into the content of internet sites. [thesis/graduate project] Mountain State University School of Graduate Studies. Chair
Carter, T. (2008). Correctional leadership’s influence on public safety and inmate programs in a correctional institution. [thesis/graduate project] Mountain State University School of Graduate Studies. Chair
Cathcart, K. (2010) Twenty-first Century applications of the 19th century prison environments. [thesis/graduate project] Mountain State University School of Graduate Studies. Chair.
Davis, Sr., K. (2009) Attitude or aptitude: A new assessment of Florida’s Department of Corrections rehabilitation programs. [thesis/graduate project] Mountain State University School of Graduate Studies. Chair
Dumire, B. (2007) Critical analysis of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiner’s preparation course. [thesis/graduate project] Mountain State University School of Graduate Studies. Chair
Esmail, E. (2004). A critical study of division of labor in lesbian families. (dissertation) Union Institute and University. Peer Committee Member
Foster, B. (2008). Female offenders are the most neglected prison population. [thesis/graduate project] Mountain State University School of Graduate Studies. Chair
Green, S.M. (2007). An accurate time of death estimation cannot be determined with the application of only one post-mortem indicator. [thesis] National University School of Graduate Studies. Committee Member
Guyette , C (2011) The foundation for a basic crime scene investigation in-service course for law enforcement agencies in North Carolina [thesis/graduate project] Mountain State University School of Graduate Studies. Chair
Harrell, D (2010) Implemented Drug Prevention Classes and Strategies Proposed to Effectively Address Juveniles Methamphetamine Abuse. [thesis/graduate project] Mountain State University School of Graduate Studies. Chair
Keefauver, R. (2008). Examination, investigation, and future recommendations of program validity with the Maryland Re-Entry Enforcement Services Targeting Addiction and Rehabilitation Treatment (RESTART) program. [thesis/graduate project] Mountain State University School of Graduate Studies. Chair
Keyes, V.D. (2009). Professionalizing policing: Fostering consistency in training, enforcement, and investigation. [thesis/graduate project ] Mountain State University School of Graduate Studies. Chair
Mahone, M. (2002) What are the economic feasibility and social impact of privatized prisons in America? (dissertation) Union Institute and University. Peer Committee Member
Mizell, Jr., N.J. (2011) Training and education course development and implementation: Probation for law enforcement. [thesis/graduate project] Mountain State University School of Graduate Studies. Chair
Payne, B.B. (2009). Forensic crime scene instruction for secondary education programs: Analysis and strategies. [thesis/graduate project ] Mountain State University School of Graduate Studies. Chair
Roy, L. (2007). Study of starting a reserve law enforcement officer program in West Virginia [thesis/graduate project] Mountain State University School of Graduate Studies. Chair
Sexton, A.C. (2009). The development of a police recruitment campaign and writing a grant funding of youth gangs prevention program. [thesis/graduate project]Mountain State University School of Graduate Studies. Chair
Workman, S.F. (2009). Implementing intensive probation and day report centers in Raleigh County, West Virginia. [thesis/graduate project ] Mountain State University School of Graduate Studies. Chair
Yonker, M.A. (2008). The impact of confidential informants on law enforcement. . [thesis/graduate project] Mountain State University School of Graduate Studies. Chair
Professional and Society Membership
Past and Present:
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Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (ACJS)
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Advisory Committee, Chair [Criminal Justice]. Academy of Careers and Technology, Beckley, West Virginia.
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American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS)
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American Criminal Justice Association- (Founding Faculty Advisor at Northwestern State University, advisor at Mountain State University, Advisor West Virginia State University
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Disaster Mortuary Operational Response Team (DMORT IV)
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Fraternal Order of Police (FOP)
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Kanawha-Putnam Emergency Planning Committee (KPEPC)
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Phi Delta Sigma Honor Society (Pfeiffer University)
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West Virginia Criminal Justice Educators’ Association (WVCJEA)
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West Virginia Association of Municipal Judges
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Who’s Who Among American Teachers (Multiple Year Honoree)
Full-Time Professional Employment
CHIEF OF OPERATIONS (DHHR Program Specialist, Senior). West Virginia Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, South Charleston, West Virginia. Under administrative direction of the Chief Medical Examiner, I served as the section head of the operational aspects of the Medical Examiner’s Office. In addition to performing investigative duties required within the area of medicologal death investigation, I was responsible for the administrative and supervisory duties necessary for the efficient operation of the section. I was responsible for maintaining discipline and ensuring proper performance of duties of all members of the section, and I perpetuated the direction and policies of the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. My main duties included the supervision of statewide investigators who provided 24 hour services in the state; maintained, supervised, and implemented interagency agreements and agendas in forensic investigative matters; and the recruitment, training, and credentialing of county-based personnel.
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April 2000- August 2000
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CHIEF INVESTIGATOR-OPERATIONS. West Virginia Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, South Charleston, West Virginia. This internal promotion expanded my regular duties as a Medicolegal Investigator to include overseeing the day-to-day operations of the agency, long-term development of investigator skills and protocol, and implementation of agency policy as it impacted delivery of investigative services at the state and county level. Duties included assigning normal and special duties, scheduling, training coordination, lecturing to various supporting agencies and academic institutions, in-house editing of the staff’s professional papers and articles, and other duties as assigned by the Chief Medical Examiner.
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Nov. 1998-
April 2000
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MEDICOLEGAL INVESTIGATOR. West Virginia Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, South Charleston, West Virginia. In this position, I conducted forensic investigations to establish the manner and cause of death. This included the authority to investigate the death of persons in the State, require and receive information pursuant to these investigations, and to take charge of human remains and evidentiary material. Additionally, my routine duties included determining which deaths require the attention of the Medical Examiner, and which of these cases required an autopsy. My duties further included the coordination of body transportation and receipt and release of these bodies at the facility. I conducted follow-up investigations by contact with law enforcement agencies, family members, physicians, suspects, and other involved parties. I investigated death scenes where medicolegal and forensic consultation were necessary, where I diagramed, measured, and photographed scenes as necessary, collected pertinent evidence to the death, and I secured jurisdiction of the body. Additionally, I obtained fingerprints from the deceased in different degrees of decomposition. I conducted investigations to authorize cremation permits and provide consultation to the statewide Medical Examiner System members.
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May 1996-
Nov. 1998
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CORRECTIONAL COUNSELOR II. West Virginia Division of Corrections, Mount Olive, West Virginia. I performed counseling and classification services for maximum custody inmates. Utilizing a Unit Team Management approach, I performed the following duties: The care and supervision of inmates in a housing unit, individual counseling, treatment and program counseling, administration of the MMPI tool, and participation in classification boards and disciplinary hearings. I also held a collateral duty as Field Training Officer.
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1995-1996
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MILITARY POLICE/CORRECTIONS SPECIALIST. United States Marine Corps, M.C.B. Camp Pendleton, California. I performed duties relating to all aspects of a military correctional facility. Positions held: Corrections Officer (1991-1992), Administrative and Training Clerk (1992-1993), Maximum Custody Supervisor and Senior Escort (1993-1994), and the Base Brig Education Supervisor (1994-1995). Highest rank held was Corporal. Primary specialty was Corrections Specialist (5831), National Defense Service Medal, Three Meritorious Masts, Good Conduct Medal, Rifle Expert, and Pistol Expert.
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1991-1995
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POLICE OFFICER. Charlotte Police Department, Charlotte, North Carolina. As a full time, sworn officer, my duties included patrol and special assignments. I received an award for maintaining the highest academic average in the 87th recruit class.
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1987-1990
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