Criminal Consultation & Investigation

Dr. David Hayes consults and speaks abroad as a forensic behavioralist and criminologist as well as teaches and designs collegiate courses in psychology, English, and communications both remotely and on-ground. His academic research, outside of crime and media, has recently focused on higher education in prison settings. He holds a PhD and master's degree in forensic psychology from Walden University and also teaches communications and psychology for law enforcement organizations and within the Michigan Department of Corrections. He is a licensed professional investigator in the State of Michigan. Dr. Hayes consults with individuals, families, and law enforcement organizations in terms of cold case homicides offering case analyses.

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He is an award-winning screenwriter, novelist, and educator as well as a long-tenured communications professional. Dr. Hayes has written extensively about film and pop culture history with a focus on their intersection with crime. 

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He is a board member of The Livingston County Literacy Coalition, a non-profit adult tutoring service in addition to his work with Rotary International. He is a member of the American Psychological Association, the Michigan Psychological Association, Psi Chi, The Society of Police and Criminal Psychologists, the American Corrections Association, and various alumni associations.