Investigative Consultants

The Pennsylvania Institute of Criminological & Forensic Science consists of in-house professors and scientists as well as practitioners who provide real-world expertise in areas such as crime-scene investigation, forensic interviews of victims and children, international security, forensic anthropology, and forensic/criminal/investigative psychology. The Institute has professional contacts and key networks around the world. The expertise of these individuals is unmatched in terms of experience, training, and the ability to provide world-class services.  Although all of the consultants and network members are not listed here, we invite you to take note of the following: 

In-House Investigative Consultants

• Dr. John R. Cencich, Director
• Dr. Thomas Mueller, Assistant Director
• Dr. Chad Kauffman
• Dr. Louise Nicholson
• Dr. Matthew J. Price
• Patrick Picciarelli
• Robert Downey
• Joseph Schwerha, Esq.
• Andrea Vargas Cencich
• Roy Hoffer, P.E., CFEI

Special Consultants and Associates

• Steven M. Toprani, Esq.
• The Academy Group, Inc., comprised of some of the original criminal profilers from the FBI Academy at Quantico, Virginia. They provide training and expertise  that simply cannot be found anywhere else in the world.  The Institute is proud to partner with the Academy Group in terms of providing highly-specialized online training and other expertise. 
• Dr. Roger L. Depue
• Roy Hazelwood
• Michael R. Napier
• James Fitzgerald
• Peter A. Smerick