Tod W. Burke
GUEST SPEAKING/MEDIA APPEARANCES
(does not include print media)
April 16, 2013. "Radford University expert says first responders wired to
run into danger."
WSLS TV (NBC)/WFXR (FOX). (Roanoke, VA).
February 21, 2013. "Murder for hire." WFIR radio (Roanoke, VA).
January 21, 2012. "Transporting inmates: A road to safety." Salem, VA.
Sheriff's Department in-service training.
December 11, 2012. “Informant charged with stealing from
Montgomery Co. sheriff's office.” WSLS TV (NBC)/WFXR (FOX). (Roanoke, VA).
October 20, 2012. “A conversation about hazing.” American
Criminal Justice Association. (Danville, VA).
September 29, 2012. "Hedgepeth's friends still seek answers." WCHL
radio. (Chapel Hill, N.C.).
September 28, 2012. "Two Radford University professors raise awareness about the
dangers of synthetic drugs." WSLS TV (NBC);
WFXR (FOX). (Roanoke, VA).
September 24, 2012. "Hazing: Is this your legacy?" Anti-hazing
prevention week. Radford University. (Radford, VA).
September 12, 2012. "Synthetic drugs: An unnatural high."
Radford University Athletic Association. (Radford, VA).
July 20, 2012. "Police expert says security likely focus after Colorado
shooting." WSLS TV (NBC) (Roanoke, VA).
July 12, 2012. "Radford professor gives behind the scenes look at
Presidential visit." WSLS TV (NBC) (Roanoke, VA).
June 19, 2012. "Former cop: It's possible to gain a murder conviction even
without a body." WFIR
Radio. (Roanoke, VA).
June 18, 2012. "The legalization of marijuana: pros and cons." KID
News radio. (Idaho Fall, ID).
June 7, 2012. "California's Proposition 19: The decriminalization of
marijuana." KGO Radio (ABC) (San Francisco, CA).
April 4, 2012. “Investigators using social
network sites to help locate missing Chelsea woman.” WVTM TV (NBC) (Birmingham,
Alabama).
January 13, 2012. “Alabama investigators give new
details on the discovery of Shirley Hodges' remains.” WDBJ TV (CBS) (Roanoke,
VA).
December 23, 2011. “Radford professor says
victim in Journell case may have feared gun was real.” WSLS TV (NBC) (Roanoke,
VA).
November 9, 2011. "A law enforcement background didn't help Grubbs avoid
capture." WDBJ TV (CBS) (Roanoke, VA).
November 8, 2011. "Criminal justice expert says catching former cop
challenging." WSLS TV (NBC) (Roanoke, VA).
November 3, 2011. "Ex-Cons, No Jobs;" The difficulties of
re-joining society with the stigma of "ex-con." WDBJ TV (CBS) (Roanoke, VA).
August 26, 2011. "Criminal Justice expert says charges against a Radford
10-year old rare." WSLS TV (NBC) (Roanoke, VA).
August 8, 2011. "Childs-Metzler case approaches two years." WSLS TV (NBC) (Roanoke, VA).
July 29, 2011. "Bullying: what DeMolays should know." Virginia DeMolay
Conclave. Radford University (Radford, VA).
July 29, 2011. "The need for college educated police officers." Teen Police
Academy. Christiansburg Police Department (Christiansburg, VA).
July 12, 2011. "Radford University professors take closer look at hazing."
WSLS TV (NBC) (Roanoke, VA)
July 11, 2011. "Hazing on college campuses." With Good Reason.
National Public Radio (Roanoke, VA).
July 4, 2011. “Investigation
into fatal BART station shooting.” KCBS radio (San Francisco, CA).
June 1,
2011. "State police revisit sites were troopers, deputy, exchanged
gunfire." WFIR Radio (Roanoke, VA).
May 31, 2011. "Criminal justice expert says officer against officer
violence is extremely rare." WSLS TV (NBC) (Roanoke, VA).
May, 9,
2011. "Student engagement through problem-based learning." Our Turn.
Radford University (Radford, VA).
December
14, 2010. "Criminal justice expert says public shouldn't speculate about
Easley, Smith surveillance video." WSLS TV (NBC) (Roanoke, VA).
December 9,
2010. "Tod Burke speaks about Simth-Easley case." WDBJ (CBS) (Roanoke, VA).
December 8,
2010. "What to look for when a child is missing." WSLS TV (NBC)
(Roanoke, VA).
October 21,
2010. "Radford University students become investigators." WDBJ (CBS)
(Roanoke, VA).
August 16,
2010. "Investigators must assume killer was watching news conference."
WSLS TV (NBC) (Roanoke, VA).
August 13, 2010. “Hazing: Is it really a
problem.” Delta Chi 57th International Convention. (New Orleans,
LA).
August 13, 2010. “Bystander Effect.” Delta Chi 57th International Convention.
(New Orleans, LA).
August 13, 2010. “Elementary parliamentary procedure 101: I second that.”
Delta Chi 57th International Convention. (New Orleans, LA).
July 29, 2010: "What
works and what doesn't in forensic science and criminal investigation lab
exercises." Forensic Sciences Educational Conference: American Academy of
Forensic Sciences. (Radford University, Radford, VA).
July 15, 2010. "Radford
University Professor: Could be tough to find news jurors for possible Wesley
Earnest retrial." WSLS TV (NBC) (Roanoke, VA).
July 7, 2010 & May 21, 2010. "Innovations in Forensic Science: Crime Scene
Investigation." National Institute of Justice Workshop. Radford University
(Radford, VA).
July 1, 2010. "State police link 2005 assault to Morgan Harrington murder." WDBJ TV (CBS) (Roanoke, VA).
June 23, 2010. "The effects of police budget cuts." KCBS Radio (San Francisco, CA).
May 19, 2010. "How far
should an officer go in a prostitution sting?"
WSLS
TV (NBC) (Roanoke, VA)
May 17, 2010. " FBI
takes Short family murder investigation in new direction." WFIR Radio (Roanoke,
VA).
April 22, 2010. "Scam targets
national bank customers." WDBJ TV (CBS) (Roanoke, VA).
April 12, 2010. "Understanding
bullying: Problems and Solutions." Highlander Day. Radford University
(Radford, VA).
April 2, 2010.
"Identifying bullying behavior." Junior Open House. Radford University
(Radford, VA).
March 20, 2010. "The dangers
of cell phones in prison." With Good Reason. National Public Radio (NPR).
(Virginia).
February 2, 2010.
"Correctional Policy: The impact of reading materials on a prisoner's chances
for successful rehabilitation." KTRH radio (TX).
January 27,
2010. "Forensic science expert weighs in on Harrington
investigation."
WSLS
TV (NBC) (Roanoke, VA)
January 27, 2010. "Local forensic scientist
offers insight into homicide investigations."
WDBJ TV (CBS) (Roanoke, VA)
January 18, 2010. "Tips pour in, but still no sign of missing Roanoke child."
WDBJ TV (CBS) (Roanoke, VA)
January 14, 2010. “Best Practices: Student and faculty research
collaboration.” Faculty Development Workshop. Radford University.
November 5, 2009. "Expert says search can
help or hinder the Morgan Harrington investigation."
WSLS
TV (NBC) (Roanoke, VA)
May 12, 2009.
"Crime in relation to a bad economy."
WSLS
TV (NBC) (Roanoke, VA)
April 10, 2009.
"Bullying." Jr. Open house. Radford University (Radford, VA).
April 9, 2009.
"Radford students learn about domestic disputes." WDBJ (CBS) (Roanoke,
VA).
April 4, 2009. “Police discretion.” Highlander Day. Radford University
(Radford, VA).
March 30, 2009.
"The official account of the JFK Assassination." Virginia Department of
Probation and Parole (Salem, VA).
March 27, 2009.
"Warning signs of workplace violence."
WSLS TV
(NBC) (Roanoke, VA).
March 24, 2009.
"Hazing: The college experience." Radford University (Radford, VA).
March 23, 2009.
"Officers killed in Oakland shootings." KCBS (CBS radio) (San Francisco, CA).
February 18, 2009. "Criminal Justice Career Tips.” Criminal
Justice Career Seminar. Radford University (Radford, VA).
February 16, 2009. “Pedagogical strategies in the classroom. An examination of
what works and what doesn’t.” Faculty Development Workshop. Radford University
(Radford, VA).
January 13, 2009.
"Cover Story: More cameras to fight crime?" WBTV (CBS). (Charlotte, NC).
January 12, 2009.
"Review of surveillance cameras in San Francisco." KCBS (CBS radio) (San
Francisco, CA).
December 12, 2008.
"Reinvestigating the Kennedy assassination." Virginia News Network Radio
(Richmond, VA).
December 10, 2008.
"Investigating the Kennedy assassination: New perspectives." WDBJ (CBS)
(Roanoke, VA).
December 3, 2008.
"Savannah State shooting response analyzed." WSAV (NBC) (Savannah, GA).
December 1, 2008:
"Parliamentary procedure." Presentation to
Student Government Association. Radford University (Radford, VA.)
October 15, 2008. “Team Teaching for student engagement.”
Faculty Development Workshop. (Radford, VA).
September 18, 2008. "How effective are
sobriety checkpoints?" WDBJ TV (CBS) (Roanoke,
VA).
July, 10, 2008. "Myths about serial
killers." Radio live. (New Zealand).
May 15, 2008. "Radford University Professor says
it's unlikely Randall Lee Smith was a serial killer." WDBJ TV (CBS) (Roanoke,
VA).
April 2, 2008. "Shootings at Virginia Tech:
One year later." CBS 6 (Richmond, VA).
March
24, 2008. “Invisible Closets, Hidden Victims: Exposing Same-Sex Domestic
Violence.” Virginia Tech LGBT Caucus and Student Organization. (Blacksburg, VA).
March
20, 2008. “Investigating aggravated assaults: Could it be gangs?” WSLS TV
(NBC) (Roanoke, VA).
March
17, 2008. “Police officer fatigue.” KCBS Radio (San Francisco, CA).
February 26, 2008. “Gunman at Ferrum College: How should colleges respond to
campus violence?” WDBJ TV (CBS) (Roanoke, VA).
February 22, 2008. “Bond in involuntary manslaughter cases.” WSLS TV (Roanoke,
VA).
February 7, 2008. “Investigating burglaries.” WSLS TV (Roanoke, VA).
February 1, 2008. “Investigating hit and run accidents.” WSLS TV (Roanoke, VA).
January 19, 2008. "Parliamentary
Procedure." Presentation to Student Government Association. Radford
University (Radford, VA.)
September 25, 2007. “Interpreting Crime Rates.” WXLK/WLYK/WVTF radio.
(Roanoke, VA).
July
26, 2007. “Are celebrities treated differently during the criminal justice
process?” WDBJ TV, CBS (Roanoke, VA).
July 2,
2007: “Video Vigilantes: The pros and cons to controversial videos place on the
internet in relation to police-community relations.” WSLS TV, NBC. (Roanoke,
VA).
April 30, 2007: "Campus bomb
threats." WDBJ TV, CBS. (Roanoke, VA).
April 18, 2007: "Campus shootings and
profiling mass murderers." CBS TV (Richmond, VA); USA Today; Roanoke
Times (VA); The Broadcaster (Tokyo Broadcasting System - Japanese
equivalent of 60 Minutes); Washington City Paper; National Public Radio
April 18, 2007: "Campus violence and
campus shootings: Where do we go from here?" Library Staff
Presentation. Radford University (Radford, VA).
March 21, 2007. "Police use of
force." KCBS Radio. (San Francisco, CA).
March
3, 2007. “Sentencing by juries.” WDBJ TV, CBS. (Roanoke, VA).
February 22, 2007. "The value of DNA
evidence." WDBJ, TV, CBS. (Roanoke, VA).
February 13, 2007. "Juveniles who
participate in sting operations." WDBJ TV, CBS & WSLS TV, NBC).
(Roanoke,
VA).
January 24, 2007. "Police and the
media." WSLS TV, NBC. (Roanoke, VA).
December 18, 2006.
“Using ‘YouTube’ to solve crimes.” KCBS Radio. (San Francisco, CA).
December 13,
2006. “Would on-line sex offender registration serve as a deterrent?” WVTF
Radio. (Roanoke, VA).
November 3, 2006.
“Police Corruption: How does it affect police agencies and the community?” WVTF
Radio. (Roanoke, VA).
October 31, 2006.
“Morgan Quitno’s Crime Statistics: Are Crime Statistics
Accurate?” WVTF Radio. (Roanoke, VA).
October 2, 2006.
"School Shootings and Copy Cat Crimes." KCBS Radio. (San Francisco, CA).
September 13, 2006.
“The William Morva Manhunt.” Virginia Tech TV. (Blacksburg, VA).
August 28, 2006. "JonBenet Ramsey
Case: False Confessions." KCBS Radio. (San Francisco, CA).
August 21, 2006. "The manhunt for
William Morva." WDBJ TV.
(Roanoke, VA).
August 16, 2006. "JonBenet Ramsey -
what have we learned?" KCBS Radio. (San Francisco, CA).
June 7, 2006. “Gangs in Roanoke.”
All Things Considered. WVTF Radio. (Roanoke, VA).
May 23, 2006. “Gangs in Roanoke.” CBS
TV (
Roanoke, VA).
March 29, 2006. "Everything you need to
know - serial killers." Discovery Channel.
February 20, 2006. "Hazing: The college
experience?" Professional Development Presentation. Radford University, Radford,
VA.
January 20, 2006. "Is video surveillance
effective?" KMOX radio. (St. Louis, Missouri).
November 30, 2005. "Pros and cons for
informational rewards." NBC TV. (Roanoke, VA).
October 13, 2005. "Same Sex Domestic
Violence: Results and Concerns." Radford University Domestic Violence
Conference. Radford, VA.
October 8, 2005. “School violence: A campus concern?” Radford
University Homecoming. Radford, VA.
August 12, 2005. "Hazing
on a college campus." Our Turn. Radford University. Radford,
VA (co-presenter: Dr. Stephen Owen).
June 9, 2005. "School
Violence: Warnings signs and prevention." High School Counselor Workshop.
(Radford, VA).
March 22, 2005. "Media
and criminal justice." Rotary Club. (Radford, VA).
January 24, 2005.
“Animal abuse and human violence: What’s the connection?” Roanoke
Higher Education Center (Roanoke, VA).
October 19 2004. Team Teaching: An Alternative
Approach for Student Engagement (co-presented with Dr. Stephen Owen).
Radford University (Radford, VA)
August 25,
2004. “Profiling a double homicide in California.” FOX LIVE NEWS.
(New York)
August 3, 2004. "Gangs in Virginia." WVTF Radio. (Roanoke, VA).
June 25,
2004. “Violence in the workplace: A focus on the vulnerability of social
service workers.” Southwest Virginia Local Social Service Director’s
Association. (Hillsville, VA).
January 30, 2004. "The evidence against Marcus Vick." CBS
TV.
Roanoke, VA.
January 29, 2004. "Violence on college campuses." Radford University (Radford, VA).
October 14, 2003. "Same Sex Domestic Violence: Myth or Reality?"
Radford University GLBT. (Radford, VA).
October 8, 2003. "Exhuming a body." (NBC TV). (Roanoke, VA).
August 18, 2003. "West Virginia sniper case." (NBC TV).
(Roanoke, VA).
July 28, 2003. "Gangs in Roanoke." WVTF Radio. (Roanoke, VA).
March 27, 2003: ""Our genetic material: pros and cons to DNA databases."
(Virginia Tech, VA).
March 25, 2003: "Big Brother Technologies: The right to privacy." WVTF Radio.
(Roanoke, VA).
February 22, 2003: "We don't need no stinkn' meetings.: Radford
University MAGIC Leadership Conference. (Radford, VA).
October 8 - 24, 2002: "Inside the mind of a sniper."
abcnews.com; News Talk 570 (Ontario, Canada); News Talk KLIF (Dallas-Fort-Worth); Associated
Press; Newsday.com; KTAR radio (Phoenix, AZ), Washington Post (Washington, DC); KCBS Radio
(San Francisco, CA).; LA Times (Los Angeles, CA); Richmond Times Dispatch (Richmond, VA); USA
Today; WFIR Radio (Roanoke, VA); KDKA Talk Radio (Pittsburgh, PA); Christian Science Monitor
(Boston, MA); SBS Radio (Sidney, Australia); WRVU News Radio, (Richmond, VA); Americalive,
(Seattle, Washington); Gannett News Service; St. Petersburg Times (St.
Petersburg, Florida); Channel 13 News
TV ABC (Roanoke, VA); Roanoke Times (Roanoke, VA); WCBS Radio Network (New York &
Seattle); WTOP, (Washington, DC); News Talk 106 Radio (Dublin, Ireland); News Writer, national
wire service; NBC news (Seattle, WA); WMAL radio (Washington, DC); The Baltimore Sun
(Baltimore, MD); NPR "All Things Considered"; KMPS radio (Seattle, WA);
Dallas Morning News (Dallas, Texas), WSLS TV NBC (Roanoke, VA); WOAI radio (San Antonio,
TX); FOX
"O'Reilly Factor."
September 20, 2001: "The relationship between animal abuse and criminal
behavior." First Strike. (Christiansburg, VA).
September 9, 2002:
"The relationship between human violence and animal abuse." Southwestern
Virginia Medical Society. (Abingdon, VA).
September 5, 2002:
"Exhumation of bodies." NBC TV. (Roanoke, VA).
August 13, 2002.
"Foot Pursuits." Virginia Law Enforcement Accreditation Coalition.
(Radford, VA).
April 26,2002. "The
relationship between human violence and abuse." Virginia-Maryland Regional
College of Veterinary and the Partnership for Animal Welfare and Support. (Blacksburg, VA).
March, 2002. "DARE". CBS TV. (Roanoke, VA).
January, 2002. "Violence Against College Professors." (NBC TV).
(Roanoke, VA).
September, 2001. "Critical Incident Stress Relating to Terrorism."
Television Interviews (NBC and ABC) and Radio Interviews (WVTF and WPSK).
(Roanoke, VA).
August, 2001. "Road Rage." Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program (VASAP).
(Roanoke, VA).
July, 2001. "Police Brutality." (NBC TV and FOX TV. (Roanoke, VA).
March, 2001. "School Violence: Warning Signs and Recommendations."
Exegetics. (Roanoke, VA).
February, 2001. "Murder in Roanoke." NBC TV
and FOX TV (Roanoke, VA).
September, 2000. "Hate Crime Legislation." Candlelight Vigil.
Virginia Tech. (Blacksburg, VA).
May, 2000. "DNA Databanks: Pros and Cons." CKNW radio. (Vancouver, B.C., Canada).
April, 2000. "Application of Criminological Theory." Department
of Correctional Education.
(Richmond, VA).
March, 2000. "Predicting Violence." Community Speaking Television
Program. (Radford, VA).
February, 2000. "Violence in the Workplace." Strategy for Human
Resource. (Radford, VA).
February, 2000. "DNA Database in Misdemeanor Cases." KNRS radio.
(Salt Lake City, Utah).
February, 2000. "Tara Muncey Murder Case." Expert Opinion.
ABC Television. (Roanoke, VA).
February, 2000. "Predicting Violent Behavior." Radford University
Television. (Radford, VA).
August, 1999. "Profiling School Violence." Department of
Correctional Education. (Roanoke, VA).
June, 1999. "What To Do When Stopped By The Police." KDKA radio.
(Pittsburgh, PA).
May, 1999. "Profiling Troubled Youths - School Violence."
Radio Interview. (Radford, VA).
May, 1999. "Discussing School Violence." Radio Interview.
(New River Valley, VA).
April, 1999. "Profiling Serial killers." Department of
Correctional Education." (Roanoke, VA).
October, 1998. "Profiling Serial Killers." LAE Conference.
Radford University.
July, 1998. "High Speed Chases." National Public Radio.
(Philadelphia, PA).
November, 1997. "Recognizing the signs of abused children."
(Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina).
July, 1997. "Andrew Cunanan: The Boy Next Door?" (Dartmouth College, New
Hampshire).
July, 1997. "Andrew Cunanan: Spree Killer." Channel 31 News NBC TV.
(New
Hampshire).
July, 1997. "Profiling Andrew Cunanan." Channel 9 News ABC TV. (New Hampshire).
July, 1997. "Andrew Cunanan: Unanswered Questions." Channel 5 News (FOX
TV).
(Washington, DC).
March, 1997. "The Latest in Serial Killer Profiling Techniques." The George
Washington University. (Washington, D.C).
March, 1996. "Profiling Serial Killers." The Department of Forensic Sciences.
The George Washington University. (Washington, D.C).
April, 1996. "Predicting police misconduct." National Public Radio.
(Roanoke,
VA.)
April, 1996. "The connection between the Unabomber and Oklahoma bombing. Channel 7
CBS TV. (Roanoke, VA).
April, 1996. "Predicting serial killers." Presentation at Radford University.
(Radford, VA).
March, 1996. "Can we identify the next serial killer?" Department of Forensic
Sciences. The George Washington University. Washington, D.C. February, 1996.
March, 1996:
"Minorities in Criminal Justice." Sociology Department. Radford University.
(Radford, Virginia).
July, 1995. "Home Invaders." CBS News: Eye to Eye with Connie Chung.
(New York
City, New York).
October, 1994. "Psychological Profiles of Serial Killers." Justice Academy.
(Ft. Fisher, North Carolina).
September, 1994. "Legal Issues Concerning Multiple Personality Disorder."
Roanoke Rapids Rotary Club. (Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina).
March, 1994. "Predicting Criminal Behavior." Department of Forensic Sciences.
The George Washington University. (Washington, D.C).
May, 1993. "Leadership in the Social Sciences." Pi Gamma Mu. (Rocky Mount,
North Carolina).
March, 1993. "The Psychological Profile of Serial Killers." Department of
Forensic Sciences. The George Washington University. (Washington, D.C.)
February, 1993. "Justice and Serial Killers." North Carolina Wesleyan Spring
Symposium. (Rocky Mount, North Carolina.)
August, 1992. "Police Brutality." Roanoke Rapids Rotary Club. (Roanoke Rapids,
North Carolina).
June, 1992. "Police Use of Force." Rocky Mount Rotary Club. (Rocky Mount,
North Carolina).
June, 1992. "The Rodney King Incident: A Unique Perspective." Roanoke Rapids
Rotary Club. (Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina).
March, 1992. "Stress in Law Enforcement." The Department of Forensic
Sciences. The George Washington University. (Washington, D.C.)
July, 1991. "The Cost of
Crime." Television Talk Show: The Front Page. (Durham, New Hampshire).
February, 1991. "Murder for Hire." Special guest for television talk show.
(Manchester, New Hampshire).
February, 1991. "Pamela Smart Murder Trial." Panel discussant for the
television show New Hampshire Journal. (Dover, New Hampshire).
February, 1991 - March, 1991. "The Pamela Smart Murder Trial." Expert
discussant for television news program. (Manchester, New Hampshire).
February, 1991. "DNA Fingerprinting." Expert discussant for television news
program. (Manchester, New Hampshire).
January, 1991. "Psychological Profiling of Criminals." Expert discussant for
television news program. (Manchester, New Hampshire).
May, 1989. "Juveniles and the Police." (Queen's College. New York).