Michael Jackman, Writer

(First published in Snitch, January 15, 2003)
Tony Giavonni has had better luck finding a job than anyone I know. His problem is keeping one. Last October, Giavonni appeared in this column for having quit a job rather than install illegal software.
After being denied his unemployment claim, Giavonni finally thought his employment woes were over when [...]

(First published in Snitch, September 4, 2002. © 2002 Michael Jackman. All Rights Reserved.)
In the methodical pursuit of justice, sooner or later the suspect will be asked, “Didja do it?”
Most likely, the reply will be, “Who me? Not me.”
Because suspects won’t cut detectives any slack, forensic scientists have labored to create ways to link them [...]

(First published in Snitch, May 4, 2004. © 2004 Michael Jackman. All Rights Reserved.)
While “follow the money,” is wise detecting advice, here’s a bit of wisdom that’s just as astute: “follow the verbs!”
Hi-tech verbs, like to e-mail, say what technology is doing to us, literally. And new hi-tech crime verbs, like to spam, are usually [...]

Exploring the bizarre effects of high-tech on our lives. First published in Snitch.
(Technicalities was honored by the Louisville Society of Professional Journalists in the category: Metro Newspaper Columnist.)
As I reported previously, high-tech electro-shock Taser pistols are proliferating in the nation’s city and state police forces, shocking many citizens into awareness of “less-lethal” weapons. The honest [...]

Exploring the bizarre effects of high-tech on our lives. First published in Snitch.
(Technicalities was honored by the Louisville Society of Professional Journalists in the category: Metro Newspaper Columnist.)
Next time you’re visiting Orlando, Fla.’s Walt Disney World, making sure to slather on sunscreen to protect you and the kiddies from the shrinking ozone layer, you ought [...]