Congratulations to the Graduates of the 141st AOC!

 Congratulations to the graduating class of the 141st Administrative Officers Course! On May 9, 2019, 45 officers representing 37 agencies from 16 states received their diplomas and became official SPI alumni!

Award Recipients of the 141st Administrative Officers Course 

Dr. William Walsh Director's Awards
The Dr. William Walsh Director's Award is awarded to the graduate and undergraduate student with the highest grade point average (GPA) in each session of the Administrative Officers Course.

Dr. William Walsh was the Director of the Southern Police Institute for 15 years – serving from 1993-2008. He has demonstrated strong commitment and support to SPI and to the Department of Criminal Justice for many years. This award for academic excellence was named after Dr. Walsh by his successor, Dr. Thomas Hughes, in 2009. It continues to be a coveted recognition at the conclusion of each semester.

141st AOC Undergraduate Option:

Lt. Aaron G. Frenzel, Alaska Wildlife Troopers

141st AOC Graduate Option:

Master Sgt. Christopher Kirk, New Smyrna Beach PD, FL

B. Edward Campbell Award For Outstanding Service
The B. Edward Campbell Service Award is given by the Southern Police Institute. This award is for "meritorious service to fellow Law Enforcement Officers of the 134th Administrative Officers Course by Demonstrating Leadership and Commitment to the Shared Goals and Objectives of the Southern Police Institute."

This award was created to celebrate the devotion and nearly 40 years of service to the University of Louisville and the Southern Police Institute by Professor Emeritus B. Edward Campbell.

The 141st AOC Recipient:

Sgt. Ricky E. Johnson, Jr., Richland County SO, SC


Class Officers of the 141st Administrative Officers Course:

President:  Sgt. Amanda Seelye, Louisville Metro PD, KY

Vice President: Det. Capt. Steve Doherty, Haverhill PD, MA

Secretary: Sgt. Kelly Stone, Lake Co. SO, FL

Treasurer: Lt. Marty King, University of South Florida PD 

Historian: Sgt. Barbara Robbins, Illinois State University PD 

Chaplain:  Lt. Jack Steinberg, Greensboro PD, NC

Sgt. at Arms: Major Burt Himmer, Department of Financial Services - Florida 


141st Administrative Officers Course Class Roster:

Lt. Michael Ascher, Saline Co. Sheriff's Office, KS
Lt. Ryan Barber, Charlotte Co. Sheriff's Office, FL
Lt. Michael Bassi, Washoe Co. Sheriff's Office, NV
Sgt. Ryan Burdick, Milwaukie Police Dept., OR
Sgt. Jose Carreras, Citrus Co. Sheriff's Office, FL
Lt. Clinton R. Cohen, Palm Beach Co. Sheriff's Office, FL
Lt. Gary Denbigh, Hillsborough Co. Sheriff's Office, FL
Det. Capt. Stephen J. Doherty, Jr., Haverhill Police Dept., MA
Lt. Keith Egan, Southington Police Dept., CT
Lt Phil Fort, Marion Police Dept., IA
Lt. Mark S. French, Riley Co. Police Dept., KS
Lt. Aaron G. Frenzel, Alaska Wildlife Troopers, AK
Sgt. Charles R. Gootee, Jr., Jefferson Co. Sheriff's Office, KY
Sgt. Daniel Hill, Vernon Hills Police Dept., IL
Major Burt Himmer, Department of Financial Services, FL
Lt. Dennis G. Hippert, Washoe Co. Sheriff's Office, NV
Chief Walter A. Hoagland, Astatula PD, FL
Deputy Chief Carrie L. Jacobs, Iowa State University Police Dept., IA
Lt. Christopher E. Jaime, Alaska Wildlife Troopers, AK
Sgt. Ricky E. Johnson, Jr., Richland Co. Sheriff's Dept., SC
Lt. Martin V. King, University of South Florida Police Dept., FL
Lt. Jason M. King, D'Iberville Police Dept., MS
Master Sgt. Christopher Kirk, New Smyrna Beach PD, FL
Sgt. Martin L. Lopez, Hopkinsville Police Dept., KY
Major Anthony Matos, Fairfax Co. Police Dept., VA
Capt. James D. McNabb, Sandy Springs Police Dept., GA
Lt. Michael Miller, Little Rock Police Dept., AR
Sgt. Aundrey L. Mitchell, University of South Carolina Div. of Law Enforcement & Safety 
Lt. Christie L. Mysinger, Lake Co. Sheriff's Office, FL
Capt. Richard W. Newson, Jr., Johnson Co. Sheriff's Office, KS
Lt. Matthew C. Pecka, Henrico Co. Police Div., VA
Lt. Paul C. Podlin, Gulfport Police Dept., MS
Assistant Chief Rodney Richardson, Richmond Police Dept., KY
Sgt. Barbara Robbins, University of Illinois Police Dept. 
Capt. Mia Rodgers, Lee Co. Sheriff's Office, FL
Sgt. Amanda Seelye, Louisville Metro Police Dept., KY
Lt. Rian Shea, Polk Co. Sheriff's Office, FL
Lt. Les Skaggs, Louisville Metro Police Dept., KY
Cmdr. Gary M. Snyder, Neptune Beach Police Dept., FL
Lt. Jack L. Steinberg, Greensboro Police Dept., NC
Sgt. Kelly P. Stone, Lake Co. Sheriff's Office, FL
Sgt. Mindy Vance, Louisville Metro Police Dept., KY
Lt. Edward A. Wagner, Louisville Metro Police Dept., KY
Lt. Eric Wampler, Louisville Metro Police Dept., KY
Sgt. Michael B. Wiehebrink, Jefferson Co. Sheriff's Office, KY