Douglas S. Lipton

Born on October 17, 1935, in the Bronx, New York, Doug served a lengthy and respected career as a researcher and criminologist, including serving as the Director of Research for the New York City Department of Corrections, the New York State Division of Substance Abuse Services, and National Development and Research Institutes. He also served as an expert consultant to the U.N Secretary General, to Partnership for Drug Free America, and to Her Majesty’s Prison Service in the United Kingdom. Doug taught undergraduate and graduate courses or seminars at Western Kentucky State College, City College of New York, Fordham University, Rutgers University, and John Jay College of Criminal Justice. Doug wrote several books and published over 100 articles that contributed to the field of drug abuse research in the United States and globally.

Earlier professional accomplishments include serving in the United States Army from 1956-1959, serving as Chief of Police in Bowling Green, Kentucky from 1962-1963, working as a makeup artist at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee and selling Good Humor ice cream out of a pushcart as a young boy. Doug obtained a Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts in Teaching, and completed his PhD program coursework at Vanderbilt University.

In addition to his professional accomplishments, Doug was an avid wargamer and amateur military historian. He loved jazz and classical music, was a life-long cruciverbalist, and cooked a mean omelet. He was a beloved husband, dad, grandpa, great-grandpa, and friend. Doug is survived by his beloved wife of 46 years, Sherry Deren Lipton; his six children, Dan, Amy, Samuel, Noah, Dara, and Krystal; and his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.