Athena Research Corporation

	Forensic Sociologist and Security Expert President, Athena Research Corporation
	As seen on: Dr. Phil Show, ABC 20/20, NBC Dateline, Court TV, CNN, MSNBC and CNBC. As seen in: Newsweek, The Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, Christian Science Monitor, USA Today, Miami Herald and the San Diego Union Tribune Author of: Armed Robbers and Their Crimes and Teenage Robbers

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On May 28th, 2012, Dr. Erickson was the security expert for two segments of the Dr. Phil show on CBS. Dr. Phil featured a woman who was sexually assaulted in an upscale hotel and a man who was shot during a bank robbery.
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Dreaming of a streetscape without roll-down security gates
Latest article quoting Dr. Erickson, in the April 5, 2012 issue of the Washingon Post.
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Shot Four Times, Bottle-Wielding Good Samaritan Says He'd Fight Robber Again
News article from Dr. Erickson's appearance on ABC's 20/20 in November 11, 2011.
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Crime lurks outside airports, rail stations
Latest article quoting Dr. Erickson, front page cover story
in the July 12, 2011, issue of USA Today...
"If it doesn't feel safe, you probably shouldn't be there".

Athena Research Corporation has focused on the sociological study of crime for over 30 years. Athena conducts research and trains both government and industry in crime prevention methods and security. Rosemary J. Erickson, Ph.D, a Forensic Sociologist and President of Athena Research Corporation, testifies nationwide for plaintiff or defense regarding foreseeability and security measures in high profile, high exposure premises liability civil cases, which result from criminal acts involving homicide, rape, or aggravated assault. Dr. Erickson has taught at both San Diego State University and American University.

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