Kenneth Gray, M.P.S.

Kenneth Gray Headshot
Distinguished Lecturer

Criminal Justice Department
Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences
Education

M.P.S., University of Connecticut

M.A., Columbia University

B.S., Jacksonville University

About Kenneth

Mr. Gray is a retired FBI Special Agent, retiring with 24 years of service. Prior to his service with the FBI, Mr. Gray was a Naval Officer in the Surface Warfare community, U.S. Navy. During his FBI career, Mr. Gray conducted investigations in Foreign Counter-Intelligence matters, Counterterrorism, Computer Intrusions, Infra Structure Protection, Counter Proliferation, and Surveillance. In 1999, Mr. Gray initiated the Connecticut InfraGard Chapter, which is a partnership between the FBI and the private sector, sharing threat information and best practices. In 2001, Mr. Gray initiated the Connecticut Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF) which is a joint agency task force, involving federal, state, and local law enforcement, to address the terror threat. From 1990 to 2001, Mr Gray was a member of the New Haven FBI SWAT team, and then became a crisis management coordinator for the New Haven Division of the FBI.

Mr. Gray is a member of ASIS International, and obtained his certified protection professional (CPP) certification in 2012.

Mr. Gray is a member of ASIS International, InfraGard, Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (ACJS), the American Society of Criminology (ASC), Association of Former Intelligence Officers (AFIO), and the Society of Retired Special Agents of the FBI.

Mr. Gray is a Ph.D. candidate in Criminal Justice at the University of New Haven. His academic research interests include detection of deception, interviews and interrogations, crisis management, intelligence and terrorism.

Research Interests

Detection of Deception, Interviews and Interrogations, Crisis Management, Intelligence and Terrorism

Courses Taught
  • CJST 2201 Principles of Investigation
  • CJST 4400 Problems in Criminal Justice Seminar
  • CJST 4420 Advanced Investigative Techniques
  • FOR 633 Advanced Investigations II

News and In the Media

In the Media

Eyewitness News 3 WFSB: University of New Haven makes AI robot to help emergency responders

Shayok Mukhopadhyay, associate professor of electrical and computer engineering, and Vahid Behzadan, assistant professor of cybersecurity, data and computer science, computer, and electrical engineering, and the SAIL Lab director, are programming a robotic dog powered by artificial intelligence that is designed to perform specific tasks in response to emergencies. Kenneth Gray, a distinguished lecturer of homeland security, emergency management, and criminal justice, says this technology could extend to law enforcement in high-risk and counterterrorism situations.

In the Media

NBC Connecticut: School Dangers

Kenneth Gray, a distinguished lecturer in homeland security, emergency management, and criminal justice, discusses the threats at schools in Connecticut and nationwide this week and the consequences of the actions taken for both students and parents.

In the Media

LiveNOW from Fox: Veterans Day: What resources are available to Vets?

Ryan Noonan, Marine Corps Veteran and Manager of Military & Veterans Affairs; and Kenneth Gray, Navy Veteran and a distinguished lecturer of homeland security and emergency management, and criminal justice, discusses programs and resources the University of New Haven makes available for student veterans. The University will host its 23rd annual Veterans Day Ceremony, which will include President Jens Frederiksen presenting an Honorary Degree to 101-year-old World War II U.S. Army Air Corps Staff Sergeant Warren Mulston, a long-time resident of Orange, CT.

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Sky News Arabia: President’s Shield

Kenneth Gray, a distinguished lecturer of homeland security and emergency management, and criminal justice, and Bobby McDonald, a lecturer of criminal justice, took part in a documentary on the history of U.S. presidential assassinations and attempted assassinations.

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CBC News: America Votes

Kenneth Gray, a distinguished lecturer of homeland security, terrorism, and criminal justice, discusses a joint bulletin from the Department of Homeland Security and the FBI, as the number of threats to candidates and voting centers increases.

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Fox News 2 Detroit: The Interview

Kenneth Gray, a distinguished lecturer of homeland security and terrorism, and criminal justice, discusses the latest developments in the Middle East and the Iranian threat to former President Donald Trump on the campaign trail.

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LiveNOW from Fox: Sirens ring amid Iran attack in Israel

Kenneth Gray, a distinguished lecturer of homeland security and terrorism, and criminal justice, comments on Iran launching a ballistic missile attack against Israel, the resources Israel has in place to protect itself, and the nuclear threat facing the Middle East.

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Reuters: Who still uses pagers anyway?

Kenneth Gray, a distinguished lecturer of homeland security and terrorism, and criminal justice, comments on why pagers are still being used in the United States, after a deadly attack overseas.

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WICC 600AM Melissa in the Morning: Security

Kenneth Gray, a distinguished lecturer of homeland security and terrorism, and criminal justice, discusses a second assassination attempt targeting former President Donald Trump at one of his golf courses in Florida.

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CTV News: Shots fired near Trump in Florida

Kenneth Gray, a distinguished lecturer of homeland security and terrorism and criminal justice, discusses a second attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump taking place at one his golf courses in Florida.

In the Media

LiveNOW from Fox: Concerns of terrorism and security on 9/11

Kenneth Gray, a distinguished lecturer of homeland security and terrorism, and criminal justice, discusses concerns for terrorism, as memorial ceremonies across the country honor those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. Gray also discussed his experience as an FBI Special Agent that day.

In the Media

ABC News Australia: When the US Secret Service fails

Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of homeland security and criminal justice, and Bobby McDonald, a lecturer of criminal justice, discuss the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, assassination attempts on other presidents, and how the Secret Service responded.

In the Media

LiveNOW from Fox: Israel and Hezbollah 'on brink of war'

Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of homeland security and criminal justice, discusses a deadly attack by the terrorist group Hezbollah on an Israeli soccer field that killed 12 children and teens, causing concern for an escalation of hostilities in the Middle East.

In the Media

CBC NN: Trump Assassination Attempt

Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of criminal justice, discusses the investigation into the gunman who shot at former President Donald Trump, injuring two and killing one spectator at a rally in Pennsylvania.

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CBC NN: Republican National Convention

Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of criminal justice, discusses the FBI investigation after a shooting at a political rally that killed one and injured former President Donald Trump and two attendees.

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NBC Connecticut: Assassination Attempt

Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of homeland security and criminal justice, and Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, discuss the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump and analyze security and political fallout.

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MSNBC: FBI: Trump Target of Assassination Attempt

Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of homeland security and criminal justice, discusses the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump and how the FBI will try to answer what the gunman’s motives were and if he acted alone

In the Media

Scripps News: Migration and Crime: A Look At The Facts

Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of homeland security and criminal justice, discusses a report from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection outlining arrests of noncitizens. Prof. Gray indicated there is a disconnect as many police departments do not submit or collect citizenship data during arrests.

In the Media

Court TV: Photos from Scene of John O’Keefe’s Death

Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of criminal justice and homeland security, discusses the death of an officer found in a driveway and additional evidence discovered days after as a snowstorm may have covered pieces of evidence during the initial investigation.

In the Media

Lead Stories: Fact Check: NO Trump Assassination Authority Granted By Use-Of-Force Language In FBI Mar-A-Lago Raid Plan -- Self-Defense Language Is Boilerplate

Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of criminal justice and homeland security, comments on a claim by Rudy Giuliani on X that the FBI was 'authorized to assassinate the 45th president' during an August 8, 2022, raid on Mar-A-Lago. Gray said, 'The idea that the FBI was directed or approved to assassinate the President is ludicrous and wrong.'

In the Media

LiveNOW from Fox: Blinken meets with Israeli leadership

Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of homeland security and criminal justice, discusses Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s trip to Israel to urge officials there to accept a cease-fire agreement from the Palestinian militant group Hamas to enable the release of some of the Israeli hostages.

In the Media

Fox 2 News Detroit: The Interview

Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of homeland security and criminal justice, discusses the latest in an attack by Iran, launching missiles and drones at Israel, that the United States and the United Kingdom, along with the Iron Dome, destroyed before striking Israel.

In the Media

LiveNOW from Fox: FISA explained: What is it?

Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of homeland security and criminal justice, discusses the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, known as FISA, which collects electronic data on intelligence activities or terrorist groups for the National Security Agency to support foreign intelligence or counterintelligence activities.

In the Media

News 8 WTNH: University of New Haven holds disaster drill

The University of New Haven's annual mass casualty incident drill, a platform for students majoring in criminal justice, forensic science, homeland security, fire science, emergency management, and cybersecurity, among other programs, to gain firsthand experience in disaster response, showcased the broad scope of the University's programs, attracting a diverse range of participants.

In the Media

Fox News Detroit: The Interview

Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of homeland security and criminal justice, discusses the southern border and the lack of support from the federal government to keep illegal crossings down. Those attempting to cross the border include members of ISIS and al-Qaeda.

In the Media

Scripps News: Police Searching for 11-year-old Texas Girl

Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of criminal justice and homeland security, discusses the search for a missing 11-year-old girl whose father was sharing an apartment with a person of interest in this case, as the roommate was arrested previously for indecency with a child.

In the Media

The Hill: Is Hamas buying time with hostage releases?

Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of homeland security, criminal justice, and emergency management, comments on the release of hostages by Hamas in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. The pause in fighting may give Hamas time to realign their forces.

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Stamford Advocate: After CT State Police leadership shakeup, legislative changes could follow

Michael Lawlor and Kenneth Gray comment on the decision by Governor Ned Lamont to replace the commissioner of Emergency Services and Public Protection with Ronell Higgins ’06. Lawlor i s an associate professor of criminal justice. Gray is a senior lecturer of criminal justice, emergency management, and homeland security. Higgins is a practitioner in residence of criminal justice.

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LiveNOW from Fox: PA Killer Inmate Captured

Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of criminal justice, homeland security, and emergency management, discusses how state and local police captured an escaped prisoner from the Chester County Prison in Pennsylvania using multiple agencies and technology.

In the Media

NBC Connecticut: Ghost Guns Crackdown

Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of criminal justice and homeland security, discusses the rising number of ghost guns, though it is not the biggest threat of firearms for illegal activity.

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LiveNOW from Fox: Ex FBI special agent on Jack Teixeira

Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of criminal justice and homeland security, discusses the classified documents that a low-level National Guardsman leaked on a gaming server and the ramifications to security, including the release of highly confidential technical strategy about the war in Ukraine.

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NBC Connecticut: the University of New Haven Professor Discusses Video to be Released in Tyre Nichols Death

Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer in criminal justice and homeland security, discusses the murder charges against five Memphis police officers in the death of Tyre Nichols. Gray emphasized the importance of providing police with de-escalation training, such as through a program developed by University of New Haven's Center for Advanced Policing, which received a $1 million grant from the Department of Justice to provide de-escalation training to police departments across the Northeast. This is part two of his two-part interview.

In the Media

PHL17: In Focus

Kenneth Gray, senior lecturer of criminal justice and homeland security, talks about the rise in the number of crimes that use ghost guns that are untraceable.

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Eyewitness News 3: Pharmacy Heist

Kenneth Gray, lecturer of criminal justice, homeland security, and investigative services, comments on a recent theft of drugs from a local pharmacy in broad daylight.

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Fox61: Jennifer Dulos Disappearance

Kenneth Gray, senior lecturer of criminal justice, homeland security, and investigative services, talks about the disappearance of Jennifer Dulos, a New Canaan mother of five, who has been missing for three years, in this special investigative report.

In the Media

News Nation: The Donlon Report

Kenneth Gray, senior lecturer of criminal justice, talks about the latest developments in the Gabby Petito case and the manhunt for Brian Laundrie by the FBI and local law enforcement.

In the Media

Court TV: Crime Time

Kenneth Gray, senior lecturer of criminal justice, talks about various criminal scenarios and analyzing the outcomes.

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NBC CT: Jennifer Dulos Investigation

Kenneth Gray, lecturer at the University of New Haven, provides insight as a former FBI agent on the ongoing search for Jennifer Dulos, says that information from the public could be the key to solving this case.