Dr. Andrew Baranauskas is an assistant professor in the Department of Criminal Justice at SUNY Brockport. He holds a PhD in criminology and justice policy from Northeastern University. His research interests include crime in the media, public opinion on crime and crime policy, and crime in urban communities. His recent work examines the ways that the media construct violent crime in urban communities. He has also examined public support for gun-related crime policies, such as arming teachers with guns. Baranauskas’ scholarship has appeared in Criminology, Justice Quarterly, and Criminology and Public Policy.