Biography
Associate Professor Staszak is a graduate of Criminal Justice Studies at the University of Wisconsin. He received a Master of Arts degree in the area of International Transactions from George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia, a Master of Science degree in Strategic Intelligence Studies from the National Defense Intelligence College, Washington, D.C., and has done graduate work at the University of Virginia. He previously served for three years on active duty in the United States Army during the Vietnam War era, and is a graduate of advanced language studies at the Defense Language Institute. Professor Staszak is a 33 year veteran of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and has investigated numerous criminal matters. He specializes in foreign counterintelligence investigations, and previously served as the Deputy Unit Chief of the FBI’s Foreign Counterintelligence and Counterterrorism Training Unit. Prior to retirement, Professor Staszak instructed new agents and senior police executives at the FBI Academy, FBI National Academy, and many international police training facilities. Since March, 2007, Professor Staszak has taught a graduate course in Intelligence Theory and Applications for law enforcement managers attending the FBI National Academy.