Video compilation by Elisa Broche ’25, a communication major.


In the Media: July 2024

Sarbjeet Kaur

In the Media

LiveNOW from Fox: 'World Day Against Trafficking in Persons'

Sarbjeet Kaur, a practitioner in residence of forensic science and interim director of the Center for Forensic Investigations of Trafficking in Persons, discusses the fight against child trafficking as the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime marks 'World Day Against Trafficking in Persons' on July 30.

Kenneth Gray

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.

Vahid Behzadan

In the Media

Voice of America: The Inside Story - Biden Ends Reelection Bid

Vahid Behzadan, assistant professor of cybersecurity, data and computer science, computer and electrical engineering, and the SAIL Lab director, comments on how a single line of bad code by cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike caused millions of computers to crash and the significant impact this had on businesses globally.

Bobby McDonald

In the Media

MSNBC: USSS Director Resigns Over Trump Assassination Attempt

Bobby McDonald, a lecturer of criminal justice, discusses the resignation of the United States Secret Service director after a day of contentious testimony before the House Oversight and Accountability Committee during a hearing examining the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. Part three of a three-part interview.

Bobby McDonald

In the Media

MSNBC: USSS Director Resigns Over Trump Assassination Attempt

Bobby McDonald, a lecturer of criminal justice, discusses the resignation of the United States Secret Service director after a day of contentious testimony before the House Oversight and Accountability Committee during a hearing examining the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. Part two of a three-part interview.

Bobby McDonald

In the Media

MSNBC: USSS Director Resigns Over Trump Assassination Attempt

Bobby McDonald, a lecturer of criminal justice, discusses the resignation of the United States Secret Service director after a day of contentious testimony before the House Oversight and Accountability Committee during a hearing examining the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. Part one of a three-part interview.

Kenneth Gray

In the Media

LiveNOW from Fox: Biden statement on Secret Service director

Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of homeland security and criminal justice, discusses the resignation of the Secret Service director a day after testifying on Capitol Hill during a hearing on the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.

Vahid Behzadan

In the Media

WICC 600AM: Melissa in the Morning: The Ultimate Software Update Fail

Vahid Behzadan, assistant professor of cybersecurity, data and computer science, computer and electrical engineering, and the SAIL Lab director, discusses the number of businesses impacted by the global outage caused by a faulty CrowdStrike update affecting Microsoft computer systems.

Kenneth Gray

In the Media

LiveNOW from Fox: Israeli PM seeking support from U.S. Congress

Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of homeland security and criminal justice, discusses the situation that postponed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's meeting with President Joe Biden, as Vice President Kamal Harris will now run for president in November.

Bobby McDonald

In the Media

NewsNation: Commission Will Examine Trump Shooting

Bobby McDonald, a lecturer in criminal justice, discusses the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump and questions to be answered by the director of the Secret Service during her testimony on Capitol Hill.

Matthew Schmidt

In the Media

BBC News: Secret Service Director to Testify Before Congress

Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of political science, national security, and international affairs, discusses the director of the Secret Service, and her upcoming appearance before Congress to testify on the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.

Vahid Behzadan

In the Media

LiveNOW from Fox: Major airlines impacted by Microsoft outage

Vahid Behzadan, assistant professor of cybersecurity, data and computer science, computer and electrical engineering, and the SAIL Lab director, comments on the number of businesses impacted by the global outage caused by a faulty Crowdstrike software update affecting Microsoft computer systems.

Patricia Crouse

In the Media

NBC 10 WJAR: Decision 2024

Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, discusses the 2024 Presidential race, the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, and if President Joe Biden will heed the call to remove himself from the ticket.

Vahid Behzadan

In the Media

The Hour: How Connecticut is being affected by Microsoft outage

Vahid Behzadan, assistant professor of cybersecurity, data and computer science, computer and electrical engineering, and the SAIL Lab director, comments on the number of businesses impacted by the global outage caused by a faulty Crowdstrike software update affecting Microsoft computer systems.

Bobby McDonald

In the Media

LiveNOW from Fox: Investigation into Trump assassination attempt

Bobby McDonald, a lecturer of criminal justice, discusses the latest developments in the investigation into the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, including the director of the U.S. Secret Service being called to testify before Congress.

Patricia Crouse

In the Media

LiveNOW from Fox: RNC day 4: 'Make America Great Once Again'

Patricia Crouse, a practitioner of residence of public administration and political science, analyzes the speech by the Republican nominee for vice president, J.D. Vance, and some expected talking points for former President Donald Trump's upcoming speech on the last day of the convention.

Bobby McDonald

In the Media

MSNBC: Assassination Attempt

Bobby McDonald, a lecturer of criminal justice, discusses the continuing investigation into the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump as details continue to emerge.

Kenneth Gray

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.

Matthew Schmidt

In the Media

BBC News: China Abandons Nuclear Arms Talks with U.S.

Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of international affairs, national security, and political science, discusses China abandoning nuclear arms talks with the U.S., as the possibility of former President Donald Trump winning the election in November looms large in negotiations.

Kenneth Gray

In the Media

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.

Robert Sanders

In the Media

Zeit Online: 'Definitely a failure, that's clear'

Robert Sanders, a distinguished lecturer of national security, comments on the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump and how a man with an AR-15 was able to go undetected by security to a nearby rooftop.

Kenneth Gray

In the Media

NBC Connecticut: Shooting at Trump Rally

Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of homeland security and criminal justice, discusses the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump and the latest in the ongoing investigation.

Matthew Schmidt

In the Media

CT News Junkie: ‘A Uniquely American Narrative’

Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of international affairs, national security, and political science, comments that the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump 'fits into a pattern of violence against political figures in the United States.'

Vahid Behzadan

In the Media

CT Old State House: How A.I. Is Changing Government

Vahid Behzadan, assistant professor of cybersecurity, data and computer science, computer and electrical engineering, and the SAIL Lab director, participated in a panel discussion on the complexity of AI in government and public services as part of a series called 'Ctrl+Shift+Democracy: The Impact of Technology on Society and Governance.'

Robert Sanders

In the Media

MSNBC: Campaign Security Tightens After Rally Shooting

Robert Sanders, a distinguished lecturer of national security, discusses the security protocols at the Republican National Convention after the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania.

Patricia Crouse

In the Media

LiveNOW from Fox: Today marks day 1 of the RNC

Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, discusses the first day of the Republican National Convention after the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.

Bobby McDonald

In the Media

China Daily: Security scrutinized after Trump shooting

Bobby McDonald, a lecturer of criminal justice, discusses the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump and the protocols in place by the Secret Service and other law enforcement agencies for protection at large rallies.

Patricia Crouse

In the Media

Eyewitness News 3 WFSB: Assassination Attempt

Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, discusses a toning down of the rhetoric between the political parties after the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.

Bobby McDonald

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CBC News: Trump Assassination Attempt

Bobby McDonald, a lecturer of criminal justice, discusses the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump and the protocols in place by the Secret Service and other law enforcement agencies for protection at large rallies.

Bobby McDonald

In the Media

MSNBC: Trump Rally Shooter Identified As 20-Year-Old PA Man

Bobby McDonald, a lecturer of criminal justice, discusses the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump and the protocols in place by the Secret Service and other law enforcement agencies for protection at large rallies.

NBC Connecticut

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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.

Bobby McDonald

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NewsNation: Trump Survives Assassination Attempt

Bobby McDonald, a lecturer of criminal justice, discusses the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump and gives an analysis of how law enforcement agencies will proceed with the investigation.

Kenneth Gray

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KTLA 5 Los Angeles: Trump Injured In Assassination Attempt

Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of homeland security and criminal justice, discusses the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump and gives an analysis of how law enforcement agencies will proceed with the investigation.

Kenneth Gray

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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

Matthew Schmidt

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BBC World News: Donald Trump Survives Assassination Attemp

Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of international affairs, national security, and political science, discusses an assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump, which injured two and killed an attendee at a rally in Pennsylvania.

Matthew Schmidt

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CNN: Biden's Future Overshadows Ukraine At NATO Summit

Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of international affairs, national security, and political science, discusses concerns about the future of President Joe Biden and the war in Ukraine, as leaders gather at the NATO summit in Washington, D.C.

Kenneth Gray

In the Media

LiveNOW from Fox: Suspected attack by Yemen Houthi Rebels

Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of homeland security and criminal justice, discusses how Yemen's Houthi rebels targeted a United States-flagged container ship in the Gulf of Aden after the U.S.S. Dwight D. Eisenhower aircraft carrier left the area.

Robert Sanders

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NBC 10 WJAR: Doubling Down

Robert Sanders, a distinguished lecturer of national security, discusses concerns over President Joe Biden’s performance in the presidential debate and his recent ABC News interview.

Vahid Behzadan

In the Media

WICC 600 AM Melissa in the Morning: CT Health Data Breaches

Vahid Behzadan, assistant professor of cybersecurity, data, computer science, computer and electrical engineering, and the SAIL Lab director, discusses a recent report showing Connecticut has the highest number of health data breaches in the country.

Vahid Behzadan

In the Media

PIX 11: Scam alert: NY CityPay text messages are fake

Vahid Behzadan, assistant professor of cybersecurity, data, computer science, computer, and electrical engineering, and the SAIL Lab director, discusses ways to avoid being scammed by texts asking for money. One way is to not click on any links in the message and to contact the source's authority using a different method to validate the information.

Patricia Crouse

In the Media

iNews UK: There’s nothing noble in Biden fighting on

Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, comments on the issues facing Democrats if President Joe Biden should drop out of the presidential race before their August convention.