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Upon leaving the District Attorney's office, Genelin began work as an international consultant in government reform, focusing on specific legal issues as an anti-corruption expert. Genelin's work in Tanzania <ref>{{cite news|url=www.tzdpg.or.tz/ENHANCING_THE_CAPACITY_OF_THE_JUDICIARY_IN_TANZANIA_FINAL_REPORT_9.19.08.DOC|title=Enhancing the Judiciary in Tanzania - Final Report |last=Genelin|first=Michael|date=September 19, 2008|publisher=[[Development Partners Group Tanzania]]|accessdate=August 1, 2011}}</ref>, Nepal <ref>{{cite news|url=dcslovaks.org/newsletters/SASW-Newsltr-09-08.pdf|title=Activities Supporting More Transparent, Accountable & Effective Governance |last=Genelin|first=Michael|date=August 12, 2005|publisher=[[United States Agency for International Development]]|accessdate=August 1, 2011}}</ref>, Slovakia and Palestine, among others. |
Upon leaving the District Attorney's office, Genelin began work as an international consultant in government reform, focusing on specific legal issues as an anti-corruption expert. Genelin's work in Tanzania <ref>{{cite news|url=www.tzdpg.or.tz/ENHANCING_THE_CAPACITY_OF_THE_JUDICIARY_IN_TANZANIA_FINAL_REPORT_9.19.08.DOC|title=Enhancing the Judiciary in Tanzania - Final Report |last=Genelin|first=Michael|date=September 19, 2008|publisher=[[Development Partners Group Tanzania]]|accessdate=August 1, 2011}}</ref>, Nepal <ref>{{cite news|url=dcslovaks.org/newsletters/SASW-Newsltr-09-08.pdf|title=Activities Supporting More Transparent, Accountable & Effective Governance |last=Genelin|first=Michael|date=August 12, 2005|publisher=[[United States Agency for International Development]]|accessdate=August 1, 2011}}</ref>, Slovakia and Palestine, among others. |
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Genelin has published a number of books for [[Soho Press]]. Several follow the escapades of Slovakian female police inspector, Jana Matinova. |
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Siren of the Waters (Commander Jana Matinova Investigation) (July 1, 2008) |
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Genelin's first published novel. Slovakian Police Commander Jana Matinova tracks a master criminal whose crimes include extortion, murder, kidnapping and the operation of a vast human trafficking network. Reviewed in The Washington Post by Patrick Anderson <ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/08/16/AR2009081601509.html|title=Michael Genelin's Dark Dreams |last=Anderson|first=Patrick|date=August 17, 2009|publisher=[[The Washington Post]]|accessdate=August 1, 2011}}</ref> |
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Patriot Games (1987) |
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Siren of the Waters (Commander Jana Matinova Investigation) (July 1, 2008) |
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Genelin's first published novel. Slovakian Police Commander Jana Matinova tracks a master criminal whose crimes include extortion, murder, kidnapping and the operation of a vast human trafficking network. Reviewed in The Washington Post by Patrick Anderson <ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/08/16/AR2009081601509.html|title=Michael Genelin's Dark Dreams |last=Anderson|first=Patrick|date=August 17, 2009|publisher=[[The Washington Post]]|accessdate=August 1, 2011}}</ref> |
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Patriot Games (1987) |
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Michael Genelin | |
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| Born | Michael Genelin January 6, 1950 |
| Citizenship | American |
| Education | Criminal Law, Political Science |
| Alma mater | University of California at Los Angeles, Ph.D. |
| Occupation | Author |
| Known for | Author of International Crime Dramas, Lecturer, Lawyer and International Consultant in Government Reform[1] |
| Awards | Governor's Award (California), Resolution of Honor for Service (California Legislature), Award of Distinction for Service (County of Los Angeles), Certification of Award from Southern California Prison Coalition in recognition of efforts to improve the criminal justice system, Mayor's Commendation (City of Los Angeles), Certification of Award for contributions to the community (City of Los Angeles), Commendation from the Los Angeles City Attorney, Certification of Award for prevention and reduction of youth gang violence, County of Los Angeles, Chief's Commendation, California Highway Patrol, for dedicated service, Certificate of Recognition, Chief of Police, Los Angeles Police Dept. for dedication to the criminal justice system, Award of Recognition, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department |
| Website | MichaelGenelin.com |
Michael Genelin (born January 6, 1950) is an American author and former Los Angeles Head Deputy District Attorney in the Hardcore Gang Division [2]. Genelin has been involved in Penal Code reform, anti-corruption reform in government, including anti-corruption legislative drafting, ethics establishment and training, freedom of information laws, witness protection practices, trial advocacy training, investigation and trial of cases, particularly homicides, judicial procedures in the criminal courts, creation of an Evidence Code, Penal Codes, human resource programs in governance, all aspects of training, including anti-corruption investigation and prosecution, the establishing of computer development and automated case filing, case control and information retrieval processes, operations control programs, forms creation, etc. in the general operations of law enforcement/prosecution/criminal court programs, investigative journalism training, interactive governmental communications, and NGO formation, operations and inter-active cooperation with government.
Early life and education
Genelin was born in Brooklyn, New York, and raised in Queens where he attended PS 36 and Newtown High School. Before graduating, Genelin left for Los Angeles where he attended UCLA, earning a BA in Political Science. Genelin was later accepted at UCLA School of Law where he earned a Juris Doctorate degree.
Los Angeles District Attorney's Office
As a deputy Los Angeles County District Attorney, Genelin prosecuted hundreds of cases, most of which were in the Los Angeles Hard Core Gang Division [3]. Genelin was chief prosecuter in the murder trial of actor Sal Mineo [4]. As Head Deputy of the Hard Core Gang Division, Genelin supervised the prosecution of all major gang crimes in Los Angeles County, primarily murders. Genelin has trained other prosecutors and law enforcement agencies in gang investigation, trial practice and suppression.
International Consultant On Government Reform
Upon leaving the District Attorney's office, Genelin began work as an international consultant in government reform, focusing on specific legal issues as an anti-corruption expert. Genelin's work in Tanzania [5], Nepal [6], Slovakia and Palestine, among others.
Author
Genelin has published a number of books for Soho Press. Several follow the escapades of Slovakian female police inspector, Jana Matinova.
Bibliography
Siren of the Waters (Commander Jana Matinova Investigation) (July 1, 2008)
Genelin's first published novel. Slovakian Police Commander Jana Matinova tracks a master criminal whose crimes include extortion, murder, kidnapping and the operation of a vast human trafficking network. Reviewed in The Washington Post by Patrick Anderson [7]
Patriot Games (1987)
Siren of the Waters (Commander Jana Matinova Investigation) (July 1, 2008)
Genelin's first published novel. Slovakian Police Commander Jana Matinova tracks a master criminal whose crimes include extortion, murder, kidnapping and the operation of a vast human trafficking network. Reviewed in The Washington Post by Patrick Anderson [8]
Patriot Games (1987)
References
- ^ http://www.amazon.com/Michael-Genelin/e/B001JRUWBU/ref=ntt_athr_dp_pel_1
- ^ Torres, Vicki (Sept. 17, 1992). "Death of Young Murder Witness Provokes Outrage". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved August 1, 2011.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Gibeaut, John (January, 1998). "Gang Busters". American Bar Association (ABA Journal). Retrieved August 1, 2011.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Bell, Rachael. "All About Sal Mineo". TruTV. Retrieved August 1, 2011.
- ^ Genelin, Michael (September 19, 2008). [www.tzdpg.or.tz/ENHANCING_THE_CAPACITY_OF_THE_JUDICIARY_IN_TANZANIA_FINAL_REPORT_9.19.08.DOC "Enhancing the Judiciary in Tanzania - Final Report"]. Development Partners Group Tanzania. Retrieved August 1, 2011.
{{cite news}}: Check|url=value (help) - ^ Genelin, Michael (August 12, 2005). [dcslovaks.org/newsletters/SASW-Newsltr-09-08.pdf "Activities Supporting More Transparent, Accountable & Effective Governance"] (PDF). United States Agency for International Development. Retrieved August 1, 2011.
{{cite news}}: Check|url=value (help) - ^ Anderson, Patrick (August 17, 2009). "Michael Genelin's Dark Dreams". The Washington Post. Retrieved August 1, 2011.
- ^ Anderson, Patrick (August 17, 2009). "Michael Genelin's Dark Dreams". The Washington Post. Retrieved August 1, 2011.