I retired after 28 years of law enforcement service from the Paducah Police Department in 2007 at the rank of assistant chief of police. At retirement, I was chief of detectives in charge of the Criminal Investigation Division. I am a graduate of Murray State University and received my master’s degree from Murray State in 1987. I’ve instructed criminal justice classes at the West Kentucky Community and Technical College since 1997. I’ve also taught for several years on a contractual basis at the Leadership Development Section of the Department of Criminal Justice Training in Richmond, Kentucky.

I am married and have three children. I’ve provided a summary of my academic and professional background below.  

Education:                 M.P.A.                        Murray State University         Murray, KY        1987

·         Graduate work includes 18 semester hours in criminal justice

B.S.                 Murray State University         Murray, KY        1979

·         Criminal justice/biology majors

·         Graduated magna cum laude

Achievements:                       Paducah Police Department

·         27 years experience in all phases of law enforcement

·         Commanded all functions of police services

·         Selected, trained, supervised, and managed patrol, investigative, and administrative personnel

·         Investigated and managed major criminal cases

·         Developed and coordinated training for a department of 81 sworn personnel

·         Kentucky Law Enforcement Council certified instructor

·         Selected Law Enforcement Officer of the Year for two years

·         Criminal Justice Executive Development graduate

·         Received first Gary L. Reese Award for outstanding leadership

Career

Experience:                Paducah Police Department

                                    2002-present   Assistant Chief of Police

·         Commanded the Criminal Investigations Division

·         Commanded the Patrol Division responsible for all uniform operations and special units

·         Commanded the Administrative Services Division responsible for records management, training, accreditation, internal affairs, evidence, and other support services

                                    2001-2002       Detective Captain

·         Commanded a division of criminal and drug investigators

2000-2001       Patrol Captain

·         Commanded patrol officers and first line supervisors

2001-1999       Detective Sergeant

·         Supervised and managed an eight member investigative unit

1986-1999       Detective

·         Investigated felony cases including homicides, assaults, sex crimes, robberies, burglaries, property crimes, and drug related offenses

1979-1986       Patrol Officer

·         Provided municipal police patrol services

·         Tactical unit member (Special Emergency Reaction Team, 1982-94)

·         Tactical unit commander (1993-94)

·         Field Training Officer (1985-86)

West Kentucky Community and Technical College

1997-present   Part-time instructor of criminal justice classes

·         Provided instruction and student assistance in the areas of

Ø  Criminal justice

Ø  Criminal investigation and criminalistics

Ø  Police operations, leadership, and management

Ø  Criminal procedure