John served as a consultant to the National Institute of Justice and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. He is the coauthor, with Dr. Norman R. Bottom, of two textbooks that spotlight the problem of loss and the matter of controls: 1) Introduction to Security and Loss Control, published by Prentice Hall, and 2) Security and Loss Control, published by Macmillan Publishing Company.
He is both the founding and editor emeritus of the Journal of Applied Security Research, where he served as editor-in-chief for several years. JASR is a highly respected, peer-reviewed, research-oriented international journal published by Routledge on behalf of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences. The designation of JASR as the official journal of the Security and Crime Prevention Section of ACJS underscores the significance of its contributions to the field of criminal justice.
His research interests have focused on loss control models, access control, intrusion detection, and visual systems, work that informed and inspired the creation of the Journal, with emphasis on applied research in crime prevention. He looks forward to supporting students in their senior project coursework, leveraging his discipline expertise and editor-in-chief experience to guide them in developing their projects and finding a path toward publishing their original research.
John was a member of the first graduating class in Police Science (renamed Criminal Justice) at FSC in 1967. He then transferred to the College of Police Science (renamed John Jay College of Criminal Justice) and earned his B.S. and M.A. in criminal justice. He joined the Farmingdale faculty in 1969 and later became one of the longest-serving chairs at the College, holding an appointment as criminal justice department chair for 19 years. During this time, he created the B.S. degree program in Security Systems, researching, proposing, writing, and gaining SUNY approval. He co-created the B.S. degree programs in Law Enforcement Technology and Criminal Justice: Police, Courts, and Corrections, working alongside Dr. Tino Posillico, with whom he researched, proposed, wrote, and secured SUNY approvals. He has authored and taught numerous courses in the Center's academic programs.
Recognitions:
National Institute of Justice
"In recognition of the services you have provided, the enclosed certificate is awarded to you by the United States Department of Justice, National Institute of Justice. Please accept this certificate with the very real appreciation of both the Director of the Institute, Charles B. Dewitt, and myself. This certificate is an acknowledgment of the value we place on your work. Without the help of the researchers and practitioners who take on assignments for us, NIJ would be unable to meet the challenges of the present and the future. I look forward to having the opportunity to work with you again in the coming year."
Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, Security and Crime Prevention Section, Service Award
"This award is presented in recognition of outstanding contributions as a leader in security and crime prevention education, service, and professionalism."
Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, Security and Crime Prevention Section, Journal of Applied Security Research
"We want to thank you for providing excellent service to the Journal of Applied Security Research, the official journal of the Security and Crime Prevention Section, as the Editor-in-Chief from 2008 to 2023. Please accept our sincere appreciation for all your hard work and dedication."
Routledge, Taylor and Francis Group, Publisher
"We would also like to take this opportunity to thank Professor Kostanoski for his leadership of JASR and for the important contribution he made not only to the journal, but to criminal justice and security studies."
He is both the founding and editor emeritus of the Journal of Applied Security Research, where he served as editor-in-chief for several years. JASR is a highly respected, peer-reviewed, research-oriented international journal published by Routledge on behalf of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences. The designation of JASR as the official journal of the Security and Crime Prevention Section of ACJS underscores the significance of its contributions to the field of criminal justice.
His research interests have focused on loss control models, access control, intrusion detection, and visual systems, work that informed and inspired the creation of the Journal, with emphasis on applied research in crime prevention. He looks forward to supporting students in their senior project coursework, leveraging his discipline expertise and editor-in-chief experience to guide them in developing their projects and finding a path toward publishing their original research.
John was a member of the first graduating class in Police Science (renamed Criminal Justice) at FSC in 1967. He then transferred to the College of Police Science (renamed John Jay College of Criminal Justice) and earned his B.S. and M.A. in criminal justice. He joined the Farmingdale faculty in 1969 and later became one of the longest-serving chairs at the College, holding an appointment as criminal justice department chair for 19 years. During this time, he created the B.S. degree program in Security Systems, researching, proposing, writing, and gaining SUNY approval. He co-created the B.S. degree programs in Law Enforcement Technology and Criminal Justice: Police, Courts, and Corrections, working alongside Dr. Tino Posillico, with whom he researched, proposed, wrote, and secured SUNY approvals. He has authored and taught numerous courses in the Center's academic programs.
Recognitions:
National Institute of Justice
"In recognition of the services you have provided, the enclosed certificate is awarded to you by the United States Department of Justice, National Institute of Justice. Please accept this certificate with the very real appreciation of both the Director of the Institute, Charles B. Dewitt, and myself. This certificate is an acknowledgment of the value we place on your work. Without the help of the researchers and practitioners who take on assignments for us, NIJ would be unable to meet the challenges of the present and the future. I look forward to having the opportunity to work with you again in the coming year."
Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, Security and Crime Prevention Section, Service Award
"This award is presented in recognition of outstanding contributions as a leader in security and crime prevention education, service, and professionalism."
Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, Security and Crime Prevention Section, Journal of Applied Security Research
"We want to thank you for providing excellent service to the Journal of Applied Security Research, the official journal of the Security and Crime Prevention Section, as the Editor-in-Chief from 2008 to 2023. Please accept our sincere appreciation for all your hard work and dedication."
Routledge, Taylor and Francis Group, Publisher
"We would also like to take this opportunity to thank Professor Kostanoski for his leadership of JASR and for the important contribution he made not only to the journal, but to criminal justice and security studies."
