Congratulations to the Graduates of the 150th Administrative Officers Course

Today's (November 10, 2023) graduation day for the members of the 150th Administrative Officer's Course! In just a bit, 33 officers representing 30 agencies from 16 states will be gracing the "stage" to receive their diplomas, officially becoming SPI alumni. Join us in celebrating these fine folks on this momentous occasion!

150th AOC Banquet and Graduation Photos

150th Administrative Officers Course Class Officers

Class President: Lt. Adam L. Bernstein, Virginia Beach Police Dept., VA (third from right)
Vice President: Sgt. Travis Gresham, Cary Police Dept., NC (far right)
Treasurer/Secretary: Capt. Lora Nicole Rivera, Hillsborough Co. Sheriff's Office, FL (third from left)
Historian: Sgt. Melissa Soliz, Phoenix Police Dept., AZ (second from right)
Chaplain/Peer Advocate: Lt. Theddus McRae, Little Rock Police Dept., AR (far left)
Sgt. at Arms: Admin. Sgt. Joshua Clark, Willimantic Police Dept., CT (second from left)

Award Recipients of the 150th 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.

150th AOC Undergraduate Option:

 Sgt. Steven Maddolin, Wentzville Police Dept., MO

150th AOC Graduate Option: 

 Lt. Alicia Jandora Jones, Virginia Beach Police Dept., VA

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 150th AOC Recipient:

Major Joshua Czerenda, Hollywood Police Dept., FL

150th Administrative Officers Course Class Roster:

Det. Sgt. Kyle Bade, Shiloh Police Dept., IL
Capt. Sandra Barboza, Washoe County Sheriff's Office, NV
Sgt. Josh Bayer, Columbia Police Dept., IL
Lt. Adam L. Bernstein, Virginia Beach Police Dept., VA
Admin. Sgt. Joshua Clark, Willimantic Police Dept., CT
Lt. Sean Cofer, Elizabethtown Police Dept., KY
Major Leslie T. Comer, Charles City Sheriff's Office, VA
Major Joshua Czerenda, Hollywood Police Dept., FL
Major Nathan O. Gordon, City of Riviera Beach Police Dept., FL
Sgt. Travis Gresham, Cary Police Dept., NC
Lt. Jeremy Hardin, Lee Co. Sheriff's Office, Correction Bureau, FL
Capt. Todd J. Hollis, Jeffersonville Police Dept., IN
Lt. Richard T. Holton, III, Wethersfield Police Dept., CT
Lt. Alicia Jandora Jones, Virginia Beach Police Dept., VA
Sgt. Paul Kilquist, Collinsville Police Dept., IL
Lt. Jeffrey Lauder, Louisville Metro Police Dept., KY
Lt. Kirt MacManus, Lake Saint Louis Police Dept., MO
Sgt. Steven Maddolin, Wentzville Police Dept., MO
Lt. Travis Martinez, Bartlesville Police Dept., OK
Lt. Theddus McRae, Little Rock Police Dept., AR
Lt. Joshua Meade, Fayetteville Police Dept., GA
Det. Sgt. Kenneth J. Mullis, Union Township Police Dept., OH
Capt. Brian Norris, Cincinnati Police Dept., OH
Sgt. Jeremy Owens, Kaysville Police Dept., UT
Capt. Jacob Parker, Lawrenceville Police Dept., GA
Capt. Christopher L. Pittaluga, Kenton Co. Police Dept., KY
Capt. Lora Nicole Rivera, Hillsborough Co. Sheriff's Office, FL
Lt. Gustavo Rodriguez, Wethersfield Police Dept., CT
Sgt. Melissa Soliz, Phoenix Police Dept., AZ
Lt. Thomas Duane Tompkins, Polk Co. Sheriff's Office, FL
Capt. Jonathan Vickous, Bowling Green Police Dept., KY
Sgt. Kurt W Walgenbach, Dept. of Public Safety - Alaska, AK
Capt. Andrew Ward, Bartlesville Police Dept., OK