Daniel Benny

Title
Associate Professor, College of Aviation; Associate Program Coordinator, B.S. in Aeronautics
Email
Department
Department of Undergraduate Studies
College
College of Aviation

Areas of Expertise

Aviation Security

General Aviation

Aviation Safety

Physical Security

Intelligence and National Security

Homeland Security

Counterespionage

Counterterrorism

Maritime Security

Military History

Daniel Benny

Biography

Dr. Daniel Benny holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Criminal Justice from Capella University, Master of Aeronautical Science from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Master of Arts in Security Administration from Vermont College of Norwich University, Master of Science in Maritime and Naval Studies from Maritime College State University of New York, Master of Arts in Military History from southern New Hampshire University, Bachelor of Arts in Security Administration from Alvernia College, Associate in Arts in both Commercial Security and Police Administration from Harrisburg Area Community College, and Diploma in Naval Command and Staff from the United States Naval War College.

Organizations: Dr. Benny holds an active membership to many organizations, including: World Association of Detectives, Council of International Investigators, Association of British Investigators, National Council for Investigation & Security Services, Pennsylvania Association of Private Investigators, Pennsylvania Association of Licensed Investigators, ASIS International - Investigations Council, Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, Executive Protection Institute Nine Lives Associates, Business Controls & Countermeasures Association, International Spy Museum, International Association for Counterterrorism & Security Professionals, International Foundation for Cultural Property Security, Northeast Colleges and Universities Security Association, Pennsylvania Association of Notaries, Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Association, Alpha Phi Sigma National Criminal Justice Honor Society, Military Order of the World Wars, Association of Former Intelligence Officers, Naval Intelligence Professionals, United States Naval War College Foundation, Navy League of the United States, National Coast Guard Museum, United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, International Association of Maritime Security Professionals, National Maritime Historical Society, Boston Whaler Owners Club, Boat Owners Association of the United States,  National Rifle Association of America, U.S. Law Shield, Harrisburg Hunters and Anglers Association,  Sherlock Holmes Society of London, Sherlockians White Rose Irregulars,  Sherlockians of Baltimore, Aviation Council of Pennsylvania, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum, American Association of Airport Executives., Aviation Council of Pennsylvania, Air Force Association, United States Air Force Auxiliary Civil Air Patrol, Ye Anciente and Secret Order of Quiet Birdmen,

Awards and Experience: Dr. Benny is the author of six books, General Aviation Security: Aircraft, Hangars, Fixed Base Operators, Flight Schools Airports, Cultural Property Security: Protecting Museums, Historic Sites, Archives and Libraries, Industrial Espionage: Developing a Counterespionage Program, Maritime Security, Private Investigation and Homeland Security, and co-author of the book The Complete Guide to Physical Security with Dr. Paul Baker all published by CRC Press. . He has authored more than 300 articles on security administration, intelligence, aviation security, maritime security, and private investigation topics.

Dr. Benny is a Pennsylvania State Police Act 235 Lethal Weapons Instructor/Agent; P Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission Basic Boating Instructor; and a Department of Homeland Security United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Boating Safety Instructor. He is an American Red Cross Pet First Aid Instructor; National Rifle Association of America Personal Protection in the Home; and Home Firearms Safety, Pistol, Rifle, and Shotgun instructor and Range Safety Officer. He holds a Federal Aviation Administration Private Pilot Certificate, and Remote Pilot Certificate is a Federal Aviation Administration Safety Team Representative, and holds the rank of Lt. Col with the United States Air Force Auxiliary Civil Air Patrol.

Dr. Benny served as a United States Naval Intelligence Officer with duty at Office of Naval Intelligence, Naval Investigative Service, Fleet Rapid Support Team, and Central Intelligence Agency. He also served as a United States Navy Police Chief, Campus Public Safety Director at Elizabethtown College and Harrisburg Area Community College, and Director of Protective Service Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission.

Dr. Benny is Certified Protection Professional (CPP) and Professional Certified Investigator (PCI) ASIS International. Certified International Investigator (CII) Council of International Investigators. Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) Association of Certified Fraud Examiners. Certified Confidentiality Officer (CCO) Business Controls & Countermeasures Association. Personal Protection Specialist (PPS) Executive Protection Institute-Nine Lives Associates. Certified Maritime Security Professional (CMSP) International Association of Maritime Security Professionals. Certified Institutional Protection Manager (CIPM) International Foundation for Cultural Property Security, Certified Member (CM), Airport Certified Employee-Security (ACE), and Airport Security Coordinator by the American Association of Airport Executives, Federal Firearms License Dealer in Firearms (FFL) Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. License to Sell Firearms. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Vessel Security Officer, Maritime Transportation Security Act Credential, United States Coast Guard. Operational Auxiliarist, Marine Safety Officer, Vessel Examiner United States Coast Guard Auxiliary. Act 235 Agent Pennsylvania State Police. Private Pilot Certificate and Remote Pilot Certificate Federal Aviation Administration. Black Sash in Jeet Kune Do, Jeet Kune Do Institute. Notary Public, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. He is a licensed Private Investigator.

Interests" Dr. Benny holds a Black Sash in Jeet Kune Do, boating, flying and English cars.

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  • Ph.D. - Doctor of Philosophy in Criminal Justice, Capella University
  • M.A.S. - Master of Aeronautical Science in Aviation Aerospace Management, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
  • M.S. - Master of Science in Maritime and Naval Studies, SUNY Maritime College
  • M.A. - Master of Arts in Intelligence Studies: Intelligence Operations, American Public University
  • M.A. - Master of Arts in Homeland Security: Counter Terrorism Studies, American Public University
  • M.A. - Master of Arts in History: Military History, Southern New Hampshire University
  • M.A. - Master of Arts in Security Administration, Norwich University
  • Graduate Certificate in JPME I Certificate, Naval War College
  • B.A. - Bachelor of Arts in Security Administration, Alvernia College
  • A.A. - Associate of Arts in Police Administration Transfer, Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg
  • A.A. - Associate of Arts in Commercial Security, Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg
  • Private Investigator - Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
  • Certified Security Trainer - Academy of Security Educators and Trainers
  • Federal Firearms License - U.S. Department of Justice (Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives)
  • Certified Institutional Protection Manager - International Foundation for Cultural Property Protection
  • Security Supervision and Management Certified - International Foundation for Protection Officers
  • USAF, Air War College, Distance Learning Program - Air University
  • Certified International Investigator - Council of International Investigators
  • Personal Protection Specialist - Executive Protection Institute
  • Remote Pilot - Federal Aviation Administration
  • Private Pilot - Federal Aviation Administration
  • Airport Security Coordinator Training School (ASC) - American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE)
  • Airport Certified Employee: Security - American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE)
  • Professional Certified Investigator - ASIS International
  • Certified Fraud Examiner - Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
  • Black Sash Certified - Jeet Kune Do
  • Certified Protection Officer - International Foundation for Protection Officers
  • Certified Protection Professional - Certified Protection Professional
  • Certified Protection Professional - ASIS International
  • Certified Member of the Association - American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE)
  • SCTY 400: Airport Security
  • COIN 494: Co-Operative Education
  • COIN 497: Co-Operative Education
  • COIN 496: Co-Operative Education
  • ASCI 202: Intro to Aeronautical Science
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Books: The Complete Guide to Physical Security. General Aviation Security. Cultural Property Security. Industrial Espionage. Maritime Security. Private Investigation and Homeland Security all published by CRC Press. United States Coast Guard Auxiliary and Homeland Security published by Nova Science Publishers.

Current: Tenured full time Associate Professor Security, teaching intelligence and security courses.Studies Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.

Past: Professor Homeland Security/Intelligence Central Pennsylvania College. Washington Times Director of Security/DC Special Police. Harrisburg Area Community College Public Safety Director. Elizabethtown College Public Safety Director. Navy Ships Parts Control Center Police Chief. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission Director Protective Service.  Pomeroy’s Corporate Director Loss Prevention, Gimbels Loss Prevention Manager. Past Part time: Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission Deputy Waterways Conservation Officer. Pennsylvania Humane Society Police Officer. Pennsylvania State Constable. 

Military Service: Ten years as a United States Naval Intelligence Officer assignment at Office of Naval Intelligence, Naval Intelligence Command, Naval Investigative Service, Willow Grover Naval Air Station Intelligence Unit, Fleet Intelligence Training Center Pacific, Fleet Rapid Support Team, and Central Intelligence Agency. 

Member: World Association of Detectives, Council of International Investigators, Association of British Investigators, Pennsylvania Association of Private Investigators, Pennsylvania Association of Licensed Investigators, ASIS International,  Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, Executive Protection Institute Nine Lives Associates, Academy of  Security Educators and Trainers, International Association for Counterterrorism & Security Professionals, International Spy Museum, Cold War Museum, International Foundation for Cultural Property Protection, International Foundation for Protection Officers, Northeast Colleges and Universities Security Association,  Pennsylvania Association of Notaries, Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Association, National Criminal Justice Honor Society, National Animal Care & Control Association, American Legion, Military Order of the World Wars, Association of Former Intelligence Officers, Naval Intelligence Professionals, Naval Order of the United States, Navy League of the United States, National Coast Guard Museum, United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, International Association of Maritime Security Professionals, National Maritime Historical Society, Boston Whaler Owners Club, Boat Owners Association of the United States, National Rifle Association of America, U.S. Law Shield, Harrisburg Hunters and Anglers, MG Car  Club, Jaguar Enthusiasts Club, Antique Automobile Club of America,  Antique Automobile Club of America Museum, Sherlock Holmes Society of London, Sherlockians White Rose Irregulars,  Sherlockians of Baltimore, United States Air Force Auxiliary Civil Air Patrol, Air Force Association, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, Quiet Birdmen, Smithsonian National Air and Space Society, Academy of Masonic Knowledge Master Masonic Scholar, Pennsylvania Masonic Lodge of Research, National Sojourners Hero of 76 Degree Central Pennsylvania #76. Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry 32nd Degree. Free and Accepted Master Masons 3rd Degree Brownstown Lodge #666, Knights Templar Sir Knight Pilgrim Commandry No.11. Royal & Select Master Masons Harrisburg Council No.7.

Certifications: Licensed Private Investigator Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Court Qualified Security Expert Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Courts and United States Federal Courts. Certified Protection Professional CPP and Professional Certified Investigator PCI ASIS International. Certified International Investigator CII Council of International Investigators. Certified Fraud Examiner CFE Association of Certified Fraud Examiners. Personal Protection Specialist PPS Executive Protection Institute. Certified Security Trainer CST Academy of Security Educators and Trainers. Certified Maritime Security Professional CMSP International Association of Maritime Security Professionals. Certified in Security Supervision and Management CSSM, Certified Protection Officer CPO and Certified Protection Officer Instructor COPI International Foundation for Protection Officers. Certified Institutional Protection Manager CIPM International Foundation for Cultural Property Protection. Federal Firearms License Dealer FFL Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Vessel Security Officer VSO and Transportation Worker Identification Credential TWIC United States Coast Guard. Operational Auxiliarist AUXOP, Recreational Boating Safety Specialist, Marine Safety Specialist, Vessel Examiner and Instructor United States Coast Guard Auxiliary. Act 235 Lethal Weapons Certified Agent and Instructor Pennsylvania State Police. License to Carry Firearms Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Maine, New Hampshire and Florida. Private Pilot Certificate and Remote Pilot Certificate Federal Aviation Administration. Airport Certified Employee in Security ACES and Airport Security Coordinator ASC   American Association of Airport Executives. Safety Officer and Professional Development Officer United States Air Force Auxiliary Civil Air Patrol. Black Sash in Jeet Kune Do Jeet Kune Do Institute. Notary Public Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Basic Boating Instructor Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission. Pet First Aid Instructor American Red Cross. Personal Protection in the Home, Home Firearms Safety, Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun Instructor and Range Safety Officer National Rifle Association of America.