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Thomas Burke

Professor at John Jay Colloge

Retired New York City Detective 1st Grade with over 39 years of experience. 30 of those years in the NYPD Auto Crime Unit as an investigator and Auto Crime School Instructor. Adjunct Professor at John Jay College of Criminal Justice

Articles

Cover image for Hijacked Highways: The Rise of Street Takeovers in America’s Cities
Public Safety
Hijacked Highways: The Rise of Street Takeovers in America’s Cities
<p class="mb-4">Street takeovers have turned ordinary intersections into viral spectacles- roaring engines, spinning tires, and crowds chasing the thr...
May 14, 2026Read article
Cover image for Everything Starts with a Vehicle: How Auto Crime Drives Criminal Investigations
Public Safety
Everything Starts with a Vehicle: How Auto Crime Drives Criminal Investigations
<p class="mb-4"><strong>Mention “Auto Crime” and the first thing that comes to mind is stolen vehicles. Most federal, state, and local law enforcement...
July 11, 2025Read article