Brian Johnson
PROFESSOR
School of Criminology, Criminal Justice, and Legal Studies
B.A. University of Wisconsin
M.S., M.L.I.R., Ph.D., Michigan State University
Office: 229-C DeVos
Phone: (616) 331-7142
E-mail: [email protected]
Expertise
Private Security; Criminology; Law Enforcement
Courses Taught
- CJ 101 Justice and Society
- CJ 301 Criminology
- CJ 312 Police Process
- CJ 315 Principles of Security
- CJ 325 Human Rights
- CJ 461 Police Management and Legal Issues
- CJ 464 Security Administration and Legal Issues
- CJ 620 Advanced Police Systems
- CJ 623 Advanced Private Security
- CJ 693 Master project chair, committee member
- CJ 695 Master thesis chair, committee member
BOOKS:
- Johnson, B.R. & Ortmeier, P.J. (2018). Introduction to Security (5th ed). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.
- Johnson, B.R. (2018). Instructors Manual: Introduction to Security, 5th ed. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.
- Johnson, B.R. & Kingshott, B.F. (2009). Safe Overseas Travel. New York: Looseleaf.
- Johnson, B.R. (2007). Crucial Elements of Police Firearms Training. New York: Looseleaf.
- Johnson, B.R. (2005). Principles of Security Management. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.
- Johnson, B.R. (2005). Instructors Manual: Principles of Security Management. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.
ARTICLES:
- Johnson, B.R. & Kierkus, C.A. (May/June, 2021). Securing the Green Rush. Security Management.
- Johnson, B.R. & Kierkus, C.A. (May/June, 2021). Layers of Defense in Depth. Security Management.
- Johnson, B.R. & Kierkus, C.A. (Forthcoming 2021). Security has Gone to Pot: An Analysis of Marijuana Cultivation Security Laws and Regulations in the United States. Journal of Applied Security Research.
- Johnson, B.R. & Kanaboshi, N. (2019, March). On-duty and Vulnerable. Security Management, 40-43.
- Johnson, B.R. & Wallace, W. (2018, May). A forgotten tool: Improving lodging security with behavioral detection and analysis. Lodging, 43(9), 29-32.
- Johnson, B.R. & Kanaboshi, N. (2018, October). Using 18 U.S.C. 242 to prosecute private security personnel for civil rights violations. Journal of Applied Security Research, 13(4), 411-436.
- Johnson, B.R., Kierkus, C. & Barton, S. (2017). The Economic Espionage Act and Trade Secret Theft: The Insider Threat. Intellectual Property Quarterly, 2, 152-168.
- Johnson, B.R., Kierkus, C.A., & Gerkin, P.M. (2016, August). The Usual Suspects. Security Management, 44-50.
- Johnson. B.R. (2015, October). Watch the workplace – legally. Security Management, 51-57.
- Barton-Bellessa, Johnson, B.R.., Shon, P.C., & Austin, C.W. (2014). An exploratory study of school crime and rural teacher and staff victimization: A research note. Journal of the Institute of Justice & International Studies, 14, 9-22.
- Johnson, B.R. & Barton-Bellessa, S. & Austin, C.W. (2014). Consequences of school violence: Personal coping and protection measures by school personnel in their personal lives. Deviant Behavior, 35(7), 513-533. doi: 10.1080/01639625.2013.859047.
- Johnson, B.R., Kierkus, C., & Yalda, C. (2014). Who Skips: An analysis of bail bond failure to appears. Journal of Applied Security Research, 9(1), 1-16. doi: 10.1080/19361610.2014.852005.
- Johnson, B.R. & Stevens, R. (2013). The regulation and control of bail recovery agents: An exploratory study. Criminal Justice Review 38(2), 190-206. doi: 10.1177/0734016812473823.
- Johnson, B.R. (2013, Spring). The Golden Goose in the Crosshairs: The Transition to Defined Contribution Pension Plans in Law Enforcement: Antecedents and Consequences. Journal of Health and Human Services Administration, 35(4), 414-468.
- Warchol, G.L. & Johnson, B.R. (2011, July-September). Securing natural resources from theft: An exploratory analysis. Journal of Applied Security Research, 6(3), 273-300.
- Johnson, B.R., Connolly, E., & T.S. Carter (2011). Corporate social responsibility: The role of Fortune 100 companies in domestic & natural disasters. Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management, 18(6), 352-369. doi: 10.1002/csr.253.
- Kierkus, C., Johnson, B.R. & J. Hewitt (2010). Cohabiting, family and community stressors, selection, and juvenile delinquency. Criminal Justice Review, 35(4), 393-411.
- Johnson, B.R., Yalda, C.A. & C. Kierkus. (2010). Property crime at O’Hare International Airport: An examination of the routine activities approach. Journal of Applied Security Research, 5(1), 42-63.
- Johnson, B.R. & Carter, T.S. (2009). Combating the shoplifter: An examination of civil recovery laws. Journal of Applied Security Research, 4(4), 445-461.
- Johnson, B.R. & Bridgmon, P.B. (2009, June). Depriving civil rights: An exploration of 18 U.S.C. 242 criminal prosecutions, 2001-2006. Criminal Justice Review, 34(2), 196-209.
- Warchol, G.L. & Johnson, B.R. (2009, Spring). Wildlife crime in the game reserves of South Africa. International Journal of Comparative and Applied Criminal Justice, 33(1), 143-154.
- Johnson, B.R. & Warchol, G.L. (2007, December). Cold weather training issues. The Police Chief, 54(12), 108-111.
- Johnson, B.R. & Warchol, G.L. (2007, December). Supplement to cold weather training issues. The Police Chief, Extended on-line web version.
- Johnson, B.R. & Kingshott, B.L. (2007, August). Property crimes at O’Hare International Airport Post 9/11. The impact of increased security. Aviation Security International, 27-30.
- Breen, M. & Johnson, B.R. (2007). Citizen police academies: An analysis of enhanced police-community relations among citizen attendees. The Police Journal, 80(3), 246-266.
- Johnson, B.R., McKenzie, D. & W. Crawley. (2007). Grievance arbitration in law enforcement: The Wisconsin experience. Journal of Collective Negotiations in the Public Sector, 31(4), 343-360.
- Johnson, B.R. & Hughes, F. (2003, November/December,). Training Dyslexics in skill-based applications. The Law Enforcement Trainer, 18(6), 18-25.
- Johnson, B.R. & Warchol, G.L. (2003, Spring). Bail agents and bounty hunters: Adversaries or allies of the justice system? American Journal of Criminal Justice, 27(2), 145-165.
- Johnson, B.R.; McKenzie, D. & G.L. Warchol. (2003, December). Corporate kidnapping: An exploratory study. Journal of Security Administration, 26(2), 13-31.
- Swift, S. & Johnson, B.R. & Postuma, R. (2002). An exploratory analysis of the selection of arbitrators in compulsory interest arbitration proceedings: The Michigan experience. Journal of Collective Negotiations in the Public Sector, 30(1), 77-90.
- Warchol, G.L., Payne, D.M. & B.R. Johnson (1999). Federal forfeiture: Law, policy and practice. The Justice Professional, 11, 403-423.
- Johnson, B.R. & McCatty, P.A. (1998, October). Security’s amazing recovery. Security Management, 42(10), 30-41.
- Warchol, G.L. & Johnson, B.R. (1998, Fall/Winter). The seduction of asset forfeiture. L.A.E Journal, 58-59 (4), 49-56.
- Warchol, G.L. & Johnson, B.R. (1999). A cross sectional quantitative analysis of federal asset forfeiture. In Dantzker, M.L.: Readings for Research Methods for Criminology and Criminal Justice. Boston: Butterworth-Heinemann.
- Johnson, B.R. & Warchol, G.L. (1997). Guilty property: A qualitative analysis of civil forfeiture. American Journal of Criminal Justice, 21 (1), 61-83.
- Johnson, B.R. & Warchol, G.L. (1997, June). Giving security space at the mall. Security Management, 41(6), 87-93.
- Johnson, B.R., Warchol, G.L., & Bumphus, V.W. (1997). Police residential requirements: An exploratory analysis. Journal of Collective Negotiations in the Public Sector, 26 (1), 43-64.
- Johnson, B.R., Warchol, G.L. & K.A. Bailey (1997). Police-compulsory arbitration in Michigan: A logistic model analysis of environmental factors. Journal of Collective Negotiations in the Public Sector, 26 (1), 27-41.
- Warchol, G.L., Payne, D. & Johnson, B.R. (1996). Criminal forfeiture: An effective alternative to civil proceedings. Police Studies, 19 (3), 51-66.
- Johnson, B.R. & Nowak, P. (September, 1996). Stress and officer-involved shootings - the agency's responsibility. The Police Chief, 63(9), 49-54.
- Warchol. G.L. & Johnson, B.R. (March, 1996). Ensuring the future of asset forfeiture programs. The Police Chief, 63(3), 49-54.
- Johnson, B.R. & Warchol, G.L. (1996, Winter). Police compulsory arbitration: A review of the research. Government-Union Review, 17(1), 23-52.
- Johnson, B.R., VanMeter, C.W., & Walker, R.O. (1995, Summer). The effectiveness of computer-based education in criminal justice undergraduate curricula - an evaluation. Police Computer Review, 4 (3), 11-18.
TECHNICAL REPORTS:
- Child Protection in Michigan: 2019 Report. Lansing, Michigan Supreme Court Administrative Office.
- Immersion State Blue Courage Training Program Evaluation (2019). US Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance.
- Johnson, B.R. & Kierkus, C.A. (2018). Blue Courage in Michigan: US Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance.
- Child Protection Mediation in Michigan: Interim Report – SCAO (2018).
- Michigan DWI/Sobriety Court Ignition Interlock Evaluation Report (2016).
- Michigan DWI/Sobriety Court Ignition Interlock Evaluation Report (2015).
- Michigan DWI/Sobriety Court Ignition Interlock Evaluation Report (2014).
- 20th Judicial Circuit Adult Drug Treatment Court Process & Outcome Report (2013).
- Michigan DWI/Sobriety Court Ignition Interlock Evaluation Report (2013).
- Michigan DWI/Sobriety Court Ignition Interlock Evaluation Report (2012).
- Internal Affairs Citizen Complaint Report: City of Grand Rapids Police Department (2005).
BOOK REVIEWS:
- Perez, D.W. (2011). Paradoxes of police work (2nd ed.). Textbook review for DELMAR Publishers.
- Arrigo & Williams (2007). Criminology. Textbook reviewer for Burton House, Ltd (Prentice Hall).
- Rawlings, P. (2002). Policing: A short history. Portland, OR: Willan. In Police Quarterly, 5(3), 409-411 (September, 2002).
- Burpo, J.; Delord, R. & Shannon, M. (1997). Police association power, politics, and confrontation: A guide for the successful labor leader. Springfield, IL: Thomas. In Police Quarterly, 3(1), 1998.
- Cole, R. (1997). Management of internal business investigations: A survival guide. In Criminal Justice Review, 22(2), 263-265 (Autumn, 1998).
- Gaines, L & Worrall (2000). Police Administration, (2nd ed.) Textbook reviewer for Prentice Hall Publishers.
- Hagen, F. (1995). Introduction to Criminology. Textbook review for Nelson-Hall Publishers.
PAPERS PRESENTED & PANELS:
- Johnson, B.R. & Barton, S. School Violence: Risk Factors, Prevention and Challenges. Paper presented at the Annual ACJS Conference: Baltimore, MD, March 26-30, 2019.
- Johnson, B.R. & Kierkus, C. Preliminary findings from the Michigan CPM Program. Paper Presented at the Annual ACJS Conference: New Orleans, LA, February 13-17, 2018.
- Johnson, B.R. & Kanaboshi, N. Civil rights violations involving private security: A Review of 18 U.S.C. §242. Paper Presented at the Annual ACJS Conference: Kansas City, MO: March 21-25, 2017.
- Kierkus, C. & Johnson, B.R. Do ignition interlocks devices reduce drunk driving in a population of chronic DWI offenders? Paper Presented the Annual ASC Conference: New Orleans, LA: November 16-19, 2016.
- Johnson, B.R. & Kierkus, C. Reducing and Controlling Recidivism: Findings from the Ottawa County ADTC. Paper Presented the Annual ACJS Conference: Orlando, FL: March 3-7, 2015.
- Johnson, B.R. & Kierkus, C. Reducing and Controlling Recidivism: Findings from the Ottawa County ADTC. Paper Presented the Annual ACJS Conference: Orlando, FL: March 3-7, 2015.
- Barton-Bellessa, S., Johnson, B.R. & Shon, P. An Exploratory Study of School Crime and Rural Teacher and Staff Victimization. Paper Presented at the Annual ACJS Conference: Philadelphia, PA: February 18-22, 2014.
- Johnson, B.R. & Barton-Bellessa, S.M. Consequences of School Violence: Personal Coping & Protection Measures.” Paper Presented the Annual ACJS Conference: Dallas, TX: March 19-23, 2013.
- Kierkus, C. & Johnson, B.R. A preliminary look at Michigan’s Sobriety Court/Ignition Interlock Program for Repeat DWI Offenders. Paper Presented the Annual ACJS Conference: Dallas, TX: March 19-23, 2013.
- Johnson, B.R. “The Economic Espionage Act & Intellectual Property Theft.” Paper Presented the Annual ACJS Conference: New York, NY: March 12-17, 2012.
- Johnson, B.R. “Police Systems: Issues in Collective Bargaining.” Paper Presented the Annual ACJS Conference: Toronto, Ontario, Canada: March 1-5, 2011.
- Johnson, B.R. & Stevens, R. “The Regulation & Control of Bail Recovery Agents: An Exploratory Study.” Paper presented at the Midwestern Criminal Justice Association, Chicago, IL: September 23-25, 2010.
- Johnson, B.R., Connolly, E. & T.S. Carter. Corporate social responsibility: The role of Fortune 100 companies in domestic & natural disasters. Paper Presented the Annual ACJS Conference: San Diego, CA, February 23-27, 2010.
- Johnson, B.R. Kierkus, C., & Yalda, C. “Who Skips: An Analysis of Bail Bond Failure to Appears.” Paper presented at the Midwestern Criminal Justice Association, Chicago, IL: September 24-26, 2009.
- Johnson, B.R. & Carter, T.S. Civil Recovery & Shoplifting: A Review of State Laws. Paper Presented the Annual ACJS Conference: Boston, MA, March 10-14, 2009.
- Johnson, B.R. & Bridgmon, P.B. Depriving Civil Rights: An exploration of 18 U.S.C. 242 criminal prosecutions, 2001-2006. Paper Presented the Annual ACJS Conference: Cincinnati, OH, March 11-15, 2008.
- The state of security programs post-9/11: A pedagogical analysis. Roundtable Panel Discussant. Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (ACJS) Annual Conference: Cincinnati, OH, March 11-15, 2008.
- Airport Security: Is it futile? Roundtable Panel Discussant. Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (ACJS) Annual Conference: Cincinnati, OH, March 11-15, 2008.
- Johnson, B.R. Property Crime at O’Hare International Airport: An Examination of the Routine Activities Approach. Paper Presented the Annual ACJS Conference Seattle, WA: March 13-18, 2007.
- Johnson, B.R. & Breen, M. “Attitudinal Changes among Citizen Police Academy Attendees.” Paper presented at the Midwestern Criminal Justice Association, Chicago, IL: September 2-30, 2006.
- Johnson, B.R. & Fisk, T. “Police Pension Systems in Michigan Sheriff’s Agencies.” Paper presented at the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (ACJS), Chicago, IL March, 2005.
- Johnson, B.R. & Crawley, W. “Grievance arbitration in law enforcement: The Wisconsin Experience.” Paper presented at the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (ACJS), Las Vegas, NV: March 9-14, 2004.
- Johnson, B.R. & Hughes, F.S. "Training Police Officers Who Have Learning Disabilities in Skill-Based Applications." Paper presented at the Midwestern Criminal Justice Association, Chicago, IL: October, 1-3, 2003.
- Johnson, B.R. & McKenzie, D. "Corporate Kidnapping: Issues of Definitions, Monitoring & Reporting." Paper presented at the American Society of Criminology, October, 2002.\
- Johnson, B.R. & Kalinich, D.B. "Future Issues in Security." Paper presented at the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (ACJS), March, 2000.
- Johnson, B.R. & Warchol, G.L. "Bail Agents: Adversaries or Allies of the Police? Paper presented at the American Society of Criminology (ASC), Toronto, Canada, IL: November 17-20, 1999.
- Johnson, B.R. & Warchol, G.L. "Over-Reliance on Compulsory Arbitration in Michigan: The Narcotic Effect in Action". Paper presented at the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (ACJS), Orlando, FL: March 9-13, 1999.
- Chair/Discussant on Hate Crime: Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (ACJS), Orlando, FL: March 9-13, 1999.
- Johnson, B.R. & Warchol, G.L. "A Logistic Regression Analysis of Bargaining Factors Related to the Use of Act 312 arbitration in Michigan." Paper presented at Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (ACJS): March 10-14, 1998.
- Johnson B.R. & Warchol, G.L. "Violent Crime in the Workplace: Reporting Practices.” Paper presented at the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (ACJS): March 10-14,1998.
- Johnson, B.R. & Warchol, G.L. "Internal Bargaining Dynamics and their effects on the use of Act 312 Arbitration in Michigan." Paper presented at the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (ACJS): Louisville, KY, March 11-15, 1997.
- Johnson, B.R. St. Amour, A. & T. Ackerman. "Reducing and Controlling Insurance Fraud: A Qualitative & Quantitative Analysis.” Paper presented at the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (ACJS): Louisville, KY, March 11-15, 1997.
- Johnson, B.R. “A.B.D. & Academic Employment: The Challenge to Completion.” Panel Presentation at the American Society of Criminology, 48th Annual Meeting: Chicago, IL: November 20-23, 1996.
- Warchol, G. & Johnson, B.R. "Asset Forfeiture: An Economic Assessment." Paper presented at the American Society of Criminology (ASC), Chicago, IL: November 20-23, 1996.
- Johnson, B.R. & Warchol, G.L. "Predicting Police Compulsory Arbitration - A Theoretical Perspective." Paper presented at the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (ACJS), Las Vegas, NV: March 12-16, 1996.
- Johnson, B.R. & Ackerman, T.H. "Prevention of Violence in the Workplace: An Examination of Personnel Selection Methods Employed in Michigan Hospitals." Paper presented at the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (ACJS), Las Vegas, NV: March 12-16, 1996.
- Warchol, G., Witt, B.C. & Johnson, B.R. "Print Media Depiction of High-Level White-Collar Crime." Paper presented at the American Society of Criminology (ASC), Boston, MA: November 14-18, 1995.
- Warchol, G. & Johnson, B.R. "Criminal Forfeiture: An Effective Alternative to Civil Proceedings." Paper presented at the Midwest Criminal Justice Association (MCJA), Chicago, IL: October 5, 1995.
- Johnson, B.R., VanMeter, C.W., & Walker, R.O. "Computer Based Education in Criminal Justice: An Evaluation." Paper presented at the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (ACJS), Boston, MA: March 8-11, 1995.
- Johnson, B.R. “Officer Attitudes Toward Residential Requirements.” Paper presented at the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (ACJS), Chicago, IL: March 8-12, 1994.
- Johnson, B.R. & Bumphus, V. “Factors Affecting Correctional Officers Perceptions of Safety and Communication - From a Traditional to New Generation Jail.” Paper presented at the Midwest Criminal Justice Association (MCJA), Chicago, IL: September 15-17, 1993.
- Johnson, B.R., Horvath, F.S. & M. Martin. “The Use of Auxiliary Police Personnel in Michigan." Paper presented at the Midwest Criminal Justice Association (MCJA), Chicago, IL: October 2-4, 1991.
- Johnson, B.R. & Ackerman, T.H. “An Overview of the Development of Detectives and Criminal Investigation in the United States." Paper presented at the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (ACJS), Nashville TN: March 5-9, 1991.
- Ackerman, T.H. & Johnson, B.R. “The Selection and Training of Municipal Police Detectives in the United States." Paper presented at the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (ACJS), Nashville TN: March 5-9, 1991.
- Johnson, B.R. “A Historical Analysis of the Development and Evolution of Criminal Investigation in the United States." Paper presented at the Midwest Criminal Justice Association (MCJA), Chicago, IL: October 3-5, 1990.