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Joseph Niehaus
"earned
an A.S. in Police Science and a B.S.
in Criminal Justice from the
University of Cincinnati. He earned a
Masters degree in Criminal Justice:
Homeland Security from Tiffin
University. He spent 36 years in the
law enforcement field retiring as a
Lieutenant with the Kettering Police
Department in Ohio, where he created
the Defensive Tactics Program and
developed one of the first Integrated
Use of Force training programs in the
United States. He has instructed
police defensive tactics not only for
Kettering but at regional and national
police conferences, a martial arts
practitioner and personal student of
Stephen K. Hayes and holds an
instructor license in To Shin Do. He
has been published in magazines such
as Law and Order, Police Marksman,
Police Magazine, The Law Enforcement
Trainer, Close Quarter Combat, The
Ohio Police Chief, Black Belt
Magazine, Spirit of the Ninja and
Fighting Stars. His articles also
appeared in The Best of Police
Marksman Volume II. He has authored
eight books including Investigative
Forensic Hypnosis and The Sixth Sense:
Practical Tips for Everyday Safety.
He currently is an adjunct professor
for Ashford University, American Pubic
University System (APUS), Tiffin
University and Sinclair Community
College." Two of Lieutenant
Joseph Niehaus’ books concern hypnosis; and, one, Investigative Forensic Hypnosis, looks at
the use of hypnosis in law enforcement. He is also the author two novels, Beware the Whale’s
Wake and Fade Out.
His latest book is Defensive
Tactics for Today's Law Enforcement.
According to the book description of
Defensive Tactics for Today’s
Law Enforcement, "Few of the
many defensive tactics books on the
market include the training and
methods of martial arts. Drawing on
the centuries-old techniques of
Ninjutsu, Defensive Tactics for
Today’s Law Enforcement offers
alternatives to the traditional police
defensive tactics taught to most
officers. This text stresses relying
on natural tendencies in a violent
encounter to ensure officer safety and
to better utilize the techniques and
training officers do receive. By
integrating existing training with
martial arts expertise, Defensive
Tactics provides officers access a
full complement of techniques to
better navigate physical conflict
safely and effectively.
Intended for law enforcement
practitioners, as well as
practitioners of any other professions
that present a personal security risk,
Defensive Tactics for Today’s Law
Enforcement will better equip readers
with a diverse range of defensive
tactics."
According to the book description of
Investigative Forensic Hypnosis, “Historically viewed as a vehicle for entertainment or the
occult, hypnosis has slowly gained recognition as an effective tool in the medical arts, sports programs, and stress seminars.
Gradually law enforcement specialists also have used hypnosis - specifically forensic hypnosis - as a powerful tool when collecting
information from the witness. Hypnosis serves police and prosecutors by enabling the witness to recall minute details that
they had previously forgotten due to momentary excitement or fear. Investigative Forensic Hypnosis presents the practical
application and scientific side of this subject, explaining forensic hypnosis in an understandable way, answering many common
questions, and identifying its practical use in the courtroom. The author, with 22 years of experience in law enforcement
and 14 years experience in forensic hypnosis, brings his outstanding law enforcement background and valued expertise to this
important, informative handbook, dissolving misconceptions or doubts and illuminating forensic hypnosis as a valuable advantage
in any case. Two parts divide the discussion: The Essence of Hypnosis - covers the origins of hypnosis to its current uses
o explains hypnosis from a scientific approach o clarifies misleading information o provides a logical approach to this unusual
phenomenon o illustrates its potential in law enforcement Investigative Forensic Hypnosis - arms its reader with a clear understanding
of hypnosis o discusses applications to the criminal justice system o outlines essential guidelines for correctly using forensic
hypnosis o identifies specific procedures for determining the facts of a case The information presented assists: the hypnotist
performing this investigative technique the investigator considering hypnosis lawyers and judges determining the appropriate
application of hypnosis in a case. This book provides the framework for hypnosis as a successful and dependable tool to assist
in investigations - not to solve crimes by magic but to provide useful, indispensable clues and details. This technique improves
information gained from that most important asset in a case - the witness. Understanding the proper guidelines provided in
Investigative Forensic Hypnosis can make a good witness a great witness.”
According to the book description of
Beware the Whale's Wake, “Someone is stalking the crew of a fishing ship in the small
town of Bear Creek, Washington. Whoever it is, is killing them, one by one in the most grisly ways imaginable and only one
man stands in the way. Detective Josh Epstein must unravel the riddle of the sea to identify the serial murderer. He finds
his resources taxed as he must face the power of a Japanese cosmetics company, the doomed ship's owner and his own ghost
riddled past. Can history repeat itself as Epstein finds himself up against a relentless killer, much like the one he failed
to stop in his hometown of Cincinnati. Time begins to run out as the killer prepares his own timetable of death and Epstein
must race against the odds to stop the final slaughter.”
One reader of Beware the
Whale's Wake said, “I've read this book many times and have developed a real affection for it.
As a high school English teacher, I have students read it as a class novel. Since it's a mystery, it's ideal for them
to predict and infer, and as most of us do, they love action. The plot is internally consistent, and even though very few
guess the killer until Niehaus is ready, it all makes sense in the end. Epstein, the main character, is appealingly human,
and we find ourselves wanting him to succeed, both in his daunting challenges as a detective and in his "damaged"
love life. Niehaus does especially good work in setting up a parallel between Epstein's haunting past and the developing
situation in a wave of serial killings. The author turns up the controls on the suspense meter by bringing to bear tension
from multiple directions. I appreciate the fact that more than one villain complicates the plot. In fact, once the identity
of the serial killer is revealed, the reader can't help but feel genuine sympathy for him/her. Niehaus's experiences
in law enforcement no doubt contribute to his characterization of the killer, and reflect his frustrations with the abuses
and injustice in our legal and enforcement systems.
Sure, there are a number of clichés,
and some of Epstein's exploits seem a bit out of range for "an overweight, burned out wreck." Too, the book's
original publishers needed to copyedit a lot better. But those things acknowledged, the book overcomes them all. I look forward
to rereading the novel every year. I'm delighted that it's once again in print. I'm starting to run out of copies
for my students, and my own is falling apart. I recommend Whale's Wake. It's a fast, easy read and holds you all the
way through. The ending leaves just the barest crack available for a possible sequel. I hope Mr. Niehaus someday finds the
time and inclination to write it.”
One reader of Fade Out
said, “A timely murder mystery taken from the pages of modern science. In an age where scientists are unlocking the
secrets of the human genome, Joe Niehaus weaves a fantastic tale of ambition and suspense. How far will man go to create the
perfect mind/body and at what cost?
Fade out once again reminds us how
the powerful and ambitious will justify any means, particularly at the expense of the weak, to achieve their ends. Should
anyone become an unwilling or unwitting laboratory experiment? Joe paints such vivid mental pictures that when you've
finished reading the book, you will feel like you watched the movie. Can man improve on nature... on God? Read and find out!”
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