Geoffrey Moody

Contributing Writer
Geoff Moody - Christoper Leblanc
Geoff Moody - Christoper Leblanc

Geoff Moody received his BA in history at Virginia Tech, served seven years on active duty in the U.S. Marines and the remaining thirteen in the reserve. He was with a municipal police agency and assigned to patrol, detectives, SWAT, and hostage negotiation. His MPA in justice administration was from Golden Gate University. When off duty and subsequent to retiring, he taught college courses in history and government.

In his spare time, beginning while still in the Marines, Geoff authored articles on various topics published in monthly magazines. For two years through 2010 he wrote lesson plans for the BookRags website. He has since focused on writing online articles.

Latest Articles

Term Limits: Would These Boost Low Job Approval of Congress?
Congress' job approval ties an all-time low. It nears its worst annual Gallop rating ever. Entrenched politics are seen as why. Are term limits the remedy?
Nov 22, 2011 - Geoffrey Moody
Herman Cain: Do His Credentials Qualify Him For President?
Often identified as the former CEO of Godfather's Pizza, some question how this qualifies Herman Cain to be president. What are his other credentials?
Oct 24, 2011 - Geoffrey Moody
Is a U.S. Federal Balanced Budget Amendment Realistic Now?
Why does the U.S. government not operate on a balanced budget mandate as Germany, Switzerland, and 49 states do? What do economists and other experts say?
Mar 2, 2011 - Geoffrey Moody
Should NPR and PBS Lose Federal Budget Funds by Cutting the CPB?
What should legislators consider in deciding if the important creative outlets of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) may receive federal funding?
Feb 24, 2011 - Geoffrey Moody
FBI Tactical Units (Part 3 of 3)
FBI Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) teams assist its 56 field offices with agents trained to respond to high-risk matters. Part 3 focuses on these units.
Feb 18, 2011 - Geoffrey Moody
FBI Tactical Units (Part 2 of 3)
The Tactical Section has other full-time elements in addition to the Hostage Rescue Team. Part 2 focuses on these critical components.
Feb 18, 2011 - Geoffrey Moody
FBI Tactical Units (Part 1 of 3)
Lead FBI role, guarding the U.S. from terrorism, entails high-risk action with the Hostage Rescue Team, its sole full-time counterterrorist tactical unit
Feb 18, 2011 - Geoffrey Moody
5 Vital Areas Afford Home Security and Deter Residential Burglary
Effective residential security does not require costly burglar alarms or elaborate intrusion systems. Examine these 5 areas for inexpensive home protection.
Jan 30, 2011 - Geoffrey Moody
Criminal DNA Profiling Explained in Everyday Language
DNA profiling, DNA analysis, DNA fingerprinting, DNA testing and DNA typing are common terms, but what do they mean? Here are the basics in daily language.
Jan 24, 2011 - Geoffrey Moody