About the Author

Dr. Gary Potter is a professor at Eastern Kentucky University in the College of Criminal Justice & Police Studies. He is at the forefront of research in organized crime, and he has published numerous books, articles and essays on the subject. Dr. Thomas Barker is also a professor in EKU's Criminal Justice Department, and focuses much of his research on crime, police administration and police misconduct. He has published hundreds of articles in various publications relating to sensational crimes and corrupt police.