Vincent C Figliomeni

Dr. VINCENT C. FIGLIOMENI, PhD (Security Professional). He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Siena College, Master of Arts in Criminal Justice from the University of Iowa, Master of Arts in Journalism from the University of South Carolina, and PhD in Criminology International PhD program at the TRANSCRIME Center, University of Trento School of Law / Catholic University of Milan. His military career included service in the U.S.A., Korea, and Italy. He served as Military Police (MP) Commissioned Officer, Public Affairs Officer, and Military Intelligence Officer in various positions of responsibility. His Federal Civilian service career positions included Political Affairs Adviser, U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Italy and Director Operational Assessments, U.S. Naval Forces Europe/Africa USN 6th FLEET, Naples, Italy. Research studies include multiple original empirical research studies as well as book publications on immigrant involvement in crime in Italy, maritime piracy in Africa, and ‘Ndrangheta organized crime. The academic research studies that he has conducted and written extensively about are complimented with real-world practical experience in those fields. One of his primary personal and professional goals is to conduct research and publish studies in order to recommend practical and effective ways to reduce crime. Currently, he is Director of “Francesco Figliomeni Social Science Research Center,” a non-profit independent social science research activity located in Siderno Marina (RC) Italy.