John DeCarlo

John DeCarlo is a former police chief and a criminology professor at the University of New Haven, who has commented on the challenges of responding to swatting incidents and the broader societal implications of such hoaxes.

Global Media Ratings

Dominance

0.02%

Persistence

1 wks

Reach

285,795

Power

18,132$

Sentiment

6.00

Countries Mentioned

Country	Mentions	Sentiment	Dominance	+ Persistence	x Population	= Reach	x GDP (millions)	= Power
United States	2	6.00	0.08%	+10%	331,002,651	285,795	$21,000,000	18,132$
Totals	2				331,002,651	285,795	$21,000,000	18,132$

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Recent Mentions

United States: John DeCarlo, former police chief and criminology professor, explained how technology complicates the tracing of swatting calls. 6

Katherine Schweit Rachel Tobac Steve Grobman

CNN: More than a dozen universities have been targeted by false active shooter reports. It may take a while to find these swatters

United States: John DeCarlo, a criminology professor, discussed the implications of swatting on emergency services. 6

Ava Petrosky Luke Robbins Courtenay Harris Bond Sean O Brien John Chambers Kyle Mezrow Elizabeth Jaffe

CNN: A wave of swatting and active shooter hoaxes at universities brings panic and turmoil to the start of the school year