Congratulations to the Graduates of the 149th Administrative Officers Course

Congratulations to the graduating class of the 149th Administrative Officers Course! Today, May 12, 2023, 46 class members representing 43 agencies in 19 states will be receiving their well-earned diplomas after a tough semester! Your SPI family wishes you all the best in your future endeavors!

149th AOC Banquet and Graduation Photos

149th Administrative Officers Course Class Officers

Class President: Lt. Rachel Wigand, Virginia Beach Police Dept., VA (3rd from right)
Vice President: Lt. Paul Wright, Polk Co. Sheriff's Office, FL (far left)
Treasurer/Secretary: Capt. Marc Carmona, Statesville Police Dept., NC (2nd from left)
Historian: Sgt. Shatawna Daniel, Washoe Co. Sheriff's Office, NV (3rd from left)
Chaplain/Peer Advocate: Lt. Keith Boham, Port St. Lucie Police Dept., FL (2nd from right) 
Sgt. at Arms: Capt. Thomas Goldsworthy, Biloxi Police Dept., MS (far right)

Award Recipients of the 149th 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.

149th AOC Undergraduate Option:

 Capt. Fred Hinderman, Osecola Co. Sheriff's Office, FL

149th AOC Graduate Option: 

 Lt. Latonda Harris, Smyrna Police Dept., GA

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 149th AOC Recipient:

 Chief Deputy John Lowes, Hamilton Co. Sheriff's Office, IN

149th Administrative Officers Course Class Roster:

Sgt. Matthew Baker, Auburndale Police Dept., FL
Chief Michael Bell, Coweta Police Dept., OK
Lt. Donald Boeckman, Louisville Metro Police Dept., KY
Lt. Keith Boham, Port St Lucie Police Dept., FL
Sgt. Christopher Bond, Hopkinsville Police Dept., KY
Lt. James Buyak ,Wethersfield Police Dept., CT
Capt. Marc Carmona, City of Statesville Police Dept., NC
Sgt. Michael Clark, Bardstown Police Dept., KY
Sgt. Shatawna Daniel, Washoe Co. Sheriff's Office, NV
OIC Joseph David, Eastern Adams Regional Police Dept., PA
Sgt. Steven Deist, Glen Carbon Police Dept., IL
Capt. Jason Deyette, City of Doraville Police Dept., GA
Sgt. Richard Dolen, Lake Co. Sheriff's Office, FL
Lt. Damian Feeny, Highland Police Dept., IL
Lt. Matthew Ferreira, DeKalb Co. Police Dept., GA
Deputy Chief Douglas Glode, Willimantic Police Dept., CT
Capt. Thomas Goldsworthy, III, City of Biloxi Police Dept., MS
Assistant Chief Harry Grant, Cayce Police Dept., SC
Sgt. Timothy Hageter, Cary Police Dept., NC
Lt. Latonda Harris, Smyrna Police Dept., GA
Sgt. Robert Hart, Jr., Lake Co. Sheriff's Office, FL
Lt. Ronald Hayes, Alaska State Troopers, AK
Capt. Fred Hinderman, Osecola Co. Sheriff's Office, FL
Sgt. Jeffrey Inman, Sandy Springs Police Dept., GA
Sgt. Joshua Kushel, Palm Beach Co. Sheriff's Office, FL
Capt. Lee Laffitte, City of Mobile Police Dept., AL
Lt. Joshua Lawson, Kentucky State Police, KY
Chief Deputy John Lowes, Hamilton Co. Sheriff's Office, IN
Sgt. Dustin Lucas, Elizabethtown Police Dept., KY
Commander Anthony Marchica, Cocoa Police Dept., FL
Capt. Zackary McVey, Iowa State University DPS, IA
Sgt. Aaron Nyman, Fairview Heights Police Dept., IL
Sgt. Joshua Rodriquez, Fort Worth Police Dept., TX
Capt. Scott Shaffer, Radford University Police Dept., VA
Capt. Ceasar Sierra, Hopkinsville Police Dept., KY
Lt. Willis Skelton, City of Morrow Police Dept., GA
Sgt. Eric Suess, Front Royal Police Dept., VA
Sgt. Reginald Traylor, Fort Worth Police Dept., TX
Sgt. Curry Walker, Jr., East Point Police Dept., GA
Sgt. Matthew Walsh, Sheboygan Police Dept., WI
Sgt. Robert Welch, Alaska Wildlife Troopers, AK
Lt. Daniel Wesley, Columbia Police Dept., SC
Lt. Travis Whitley, Leesburg Police Dept., FL
Lt. Rachel Wigand, Virginia Beach Police Dept., VA
Sgt. Christopher Wilson, Union Township Police Dept., OH
Lt. Paul Wright, Polk Co. Sheriff's Office, FL