Congratulations to the Graduates of the 145th Administrative Officers Course

Congratulations to the graduating class of the 145th Administrative Officers Course! Today, May 6, 2021, 38 members from 32 agencies in 17 states will be gracing the stage at the Crowne Plaza, to receive their well-earned diplomas after a semester of hard work! And a big "Thank You" to you all for your efforts in helping us make it through another semester in the "After Times" -- we certainly appreciate it!

Click here for a link to the Graduation and Luncheon photos for the 145th AOC

Award Recipients of the 145th 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.

145th AOC Undergraduate Option:

 Sgt. Trey McKinley, Louisville Metro Police Dept., KY

145th AOC Graduate Option: 

 Sgt. Courtney Yerington, Owensboro Police Dept., KY

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 145th AOC Recipient:

Lt. Michelle Steele, Port St. Lucie Police Dept., FL 

Class Officers of the 145th Administrative Officers Course:

President: Deputy Chief Anthony Bazydlo, Fairburn PD, GA 
Vice-President: Sgt. Courtney Yerington, Owensboro PD, KY 
Secretary: Asst. Chief Rafael Medina III, Hartford PD, CT 
Treasurer: Lt. Corey Taylor, Charleston PD, SC 
Chaplain: Sgt. Doug Brooks, Louisville Metro PD, KY 
Sergeant at Arms: Sgt. Josh Haggard, Covington PD, KY
Historian: Lt. Jenny Virden, Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation 

145th Administrative Officers Course Class Roster:

Lt. Ryan Atchley, Erlanger Police Dept., KY
Deputy Chief Anthony Bazydlo, Fairburn Police Dept., GA
Lt. Jeffrey Bellamy, Polk Co. Sheriff's Office, FL
Sgt. Douglas Brooks, Louisville Metro Police Dept., KY
Lt. Douglas Brown, Lakeland Police Dept., FL
Sgt. Roger Collins, II, Louisville Metro Police Dept., KY
Lt. Robert Conley, Yuma Police Dept., AZ
Sgt. Todd DeArmond, Hopkinsville Police Dept., KY
Lt. Matt Ditch, Louisville Metro Police Dept., KY
Lt. Michael Durkee, Cheshire Police Dept., CT
Lt. Jason Etter, Miami Township Police Dept., OH
Chief Terry Foster, Moscow Mills Police Dept., MO
Lt. Clayton Fulks, Gulfport Police Dept., MS
Lt. Donald Green, Henrico Co. Police Div., VA
Sgt. Joshua Haggard, Covington Police Dept., KY
Deputy Chief Kenneth Harmon, Jr., Commerce Police Dept., GA
Sgt. Jordan Hillerich, Louisville Metro Police Dept., KY
Lt. Daniel Hopkins, Palm Beach Co. Sheriff's Office, FL
Sgt. Mark Kuechle, Collinsville Police Dept., IL
Capt. Phillip Lewis, Nash Co. Sheriff's Office, NC
Sgt. Evan Marshall, Citrus Co. Sheriff's Office, FL
Lt. Ebony McCrea, Baltimore Police Dept., MD
Sgt. Marc McGowan, Sandy Springs Police Dept., GA
Capt. Roger McIver, Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation, OK
Sgt. Trey McKinley, Louisville Metro Police Dept., KY
Assistant Chief Rafael Medina III, Hartford Police Dept., CT
Sgt. Tirsa Otero, Overland Park Police Dept., KS
Lt. Darrin Rice, Washoe Co. Sheriff's Office, NV
Lt. Christopher Rosier, Mount Pleasant Police Dept., SC
Capt. James Scott, Jr., 436th Security Forces Squadron (U.S. Air Force), DE
Lt. Michelle Steele, Port St. Lucie Police Dept., FL
Lt. Corey Taylor, Charleston Police Dept., SC
Lt. David Thatcher, Hillsborough Co. Sheriff's Office, FL
Lt. Owen Trulock, Lee Co. Sheriff's Office, FL
Sgt. Jason Vance, Louisville Metro Police Dept., KY
Lt. Jenny Virden, Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation, OK
Lt. Carl Watts, Indian Hill Police Dept., OH
Sgt. Courtney Yerington, Owensboro Police Dept., KY