John Barelli, '71, "The Myths of Art Thefts & Art Theft Investigations"

John Barelli, chief security officer at the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art and University of Richmond alumnus, dispels the myths of the business of art theft and explores the realities of art theft. Barelli explains the process of an art theft investigation, using actual case studies and delves into world of museum security. This lecture was sponsored by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute in the School of Continuing Studies.

Barelli graduated Richmond with a degree in sociology and went on to get a master's degree in criminal justice from John Jay College and a Ph.D. in criminology from Fordham University.

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[eyes4owl]

John was a classmate of mine at U of R and he was an outstanding football player and an all-around good guy. Obviously, he was a LOT more than just another jock.

It is great to learn of your oustanding success, friend!

Best wishes always to you and your family,

Steve Proffitt '72

University of Virginia School of Law '81

[victoriaindigo]

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