According to the FBI George Feder was one of the most successful "Daytime" burglars of all time. I'm glad he's on our side now!
- John Walsh, America's Most Wanted
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Breaking and Entering
Cortland University, N.Y. Lecture
Cortland University, N.Y. Q & A

 

 

Presentations Length
It Takes a Thief 1 Hr lecture / 1 Hr Q & A
Turning Things Around 1 Hr lecture / 1 Hr Q & A
Crime Prevention that Kills 1 Hr lecture / 1 Hr Q & A
Media Links Source
Confessions of an Ex-Jewel Thief CreativeLoafing.com
George Feder, Contributing Blogger The Neighborhood Crime Map
Jewel Thief Turning Things Around in Retirement The Cortland Standard
Up Close with George N. Feder America's Most Wanted Manhunter Magazine

Once considered one of the world’s most prolific jewel thieves by the FBI, George Feder now uses his knowledge of the criminal mind to educate law enforcement and the public on important crime prevention issues. In George’s “It Takes a Thief...” presentation, he gives the audience a first-hand account of why he became a jewel thief, how he was successful, how the public can stay safe, and how law enforcement can prevent crime and take down criminals who are still on the loose.
This one hour presentation covers the following:

  • The three elements necessary to commit a crime. (Desire, Opportunity, and Ability)
  • Stories and anecdotes from George’s life of crime, including an inside look at his strong ties with the mafia.
  • The steps George took each and every time he conducted a break-in.
  • Signs that an apartment complex, condo, or office building may be primed for a break-in.
  • Tips on how to spot suspicious activity, and why if something doesn’t seem right, it probably isn’t.
  • Tips for law enforcement on criminal behavior and what suspects will most likely do moments after committing a crime.
  • Evidence of how apathy puts people at risk to become victims of crime.
  • Stories from George’s decade behind bars and why he thinks the recidivism rate is so high in the U.S.

Immediately following the presentation, George will conduct a no-holds-barred
Q & A session. No question is off limits.

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As a criminal superstar, with strong ties to “Mafia families”, George Feder was living the high life. But as the story goes with most criminals – after being arrested – George spiraled into a deep dark pit of addiction and depression. After finally hitting rock bottom, George sought guidance from a local rabbi, and began taking steps to slowly turn his life around.
In George’s “Turning Things Around” presentation, he gives guidance to high risk individuals facing similar problems of addiction and depression in their own lives.
This one hour presentation includes the following:

  • Examples from George’s own life of how poor decisions lead to self destruction.
  • Honest and open conversation with a man who has seen the worst life has to offer and lived to tell about it.
  • The steps George took to go from being an ex-felon who was an alcoholic in a deep depression to becoming an America’s Most Wanted Correspondent and a respected crime prevention consultant.
  • Principles of the “12 Step Program” and why George credits the program for giving him new life.
  • The cold hard truth about prison and the consequences of life as a criminal.
  • Tips about how to take control of your own life and make a positive change.


Immediately following the presentation, George will conduct a no-holds-barred
Q & A session. No question is off limits. 

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Formerly one of the world’s most infamous jewel thieves, George Feder knows first-hand what works and what doesn’t’ when it comes to crime prevention. In George’s “Crime Prevention that Kills” presentation, he uses his real-life experience to show you how some crime prevention theories and products and dangerously flawed, and shows you what you can do to make sure you and your family stay safe.
This one hour presentation covers the following:

  • The truth about certain mainstream crime prevention products that give a false sense of security.
  • Low-cost crime prevention products and simple methods that work.
  • A first-hand account of the types of deterrents that prevented George from breaking into homes.
  • Statistics on home invasions in the United States.

Immediately following the presentation, George will conduct a no-holds-barred
Q & A session. No question is off limits. 

Download PDF