Congratulations to the Graduates of the 152nd Administrative Officers Course

Today, we proudly celebrate the graduation of the 152nd Class of the Administrative Officers Course. After an intensive 12-week fall semester in Louisville, these exceptional individuals are ready to receive their diplomas, having dedicated themselves to rigorous coursework and invaluable peer learning. As they return to their respective roles, they carry with them not only the knowledge acquired in the classroom but also the insights gained from one another. We extend our warmest congratulations and best wishes to each graduate of the 152nd AOC. We’re excited to see all that you will accomplish in the future. Congratulations!

152nd AOC Banquet and Graduation Photos

152nd Administrative Officers Course Class Officers

Class President: Officer Barry Strykowski, Oakland Police Dept., FL (third from left)
Vice President: Lt. Joseph Colacurcio, Washoe County Sheriff's Office, NV (third from right)
Treasurer/Secretary: Sgt. Danielle Smith, Union Township Police Dept., OH
Historian: Major Louis Defense, Smyrna Police Dept., GA
Chaplain/Peer Advocate: Capt. Todd Doyals, Oklahoma State Bureau of Inv., OK
Sgt. at Arms: Sgt. Elondre Johnson, Alaska State Troopers, AK

Award Recipients of the 152nd 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.

152nd AOC Undergraduate Option:

 Lt. Joseph Colacurcio, Washoe County Sheriff's Office, NV

152nd AOC Graduate Option: 

 Capt. Scott Hajek, Riley Co. Police Dept., KS

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 152nd AOC Recipient:

 Capt. Scott Hajek, Riley Co. Police Dept., KS

152nd Administrative Officers Course Class Roster:

Lt. Craig Browning, Louisville Metro Police Dept., KY
Lt. Joseph Colacurcio, Washoe County Sheriff's Office, NV
Lt. Stephen Corrone, Monroe Police Dept., CT
First Sgt. Joe Crowder, Virginia State Police, VA
Lt. Matthew Cuba, Port Saint Lucie Police Dept, FL
Lt. Mark Dainty, Polk Co. Sheriff's Office, FL
Major Louis Defense, Smyrna Police Dept., GA
Capt. Todd Doyals, Oklahoma State Bureau of Inv., OK
Det. Sgt. Jared Ellison, Oldham Co. Police Dept., KY
Lt. Aaron Gregg, Virginia Beach Police Dept., VA
First Sgt. Robert Hafley, Virginia State Police, VA
Capt. Scott Hajek, Riley Co. Police Dept., KS
Lt. Michael Haney Jr, City of Lawrenceville Police Dept., GA
Assistant Chief Joshua Hughes, Bowling Green Police Dept., KY
Sgt. Elondre Johnson, Alaska State Troopers, AK
Lt. Randy Jones, Louisville Metro Police Dept., KY
Sgt. Jacob Kienitz, Shiloh Police Dept., IL
First Sgt. Lester Kiser, Virginia State Police, VA
Det/Sgt David Kron, Shepherdsville Police Dept., KY
Lt. Jack LeBlanc, Alaska State Troopers, AK
Capt. Brent MacFarland, Jr., High Point Police Dept., NC
Lt. Christopher Neal, Bartlesville Police Dept., OK
Deputy Chief Troy Newell, Bartlesville Police Dept., OK
Sgt. Erica Ortiz-Rodriguez, Lake Co. Sheriff's Office, FL
Lt. Nicholas Pollice, Lakeland Police Dept., FL
Sgt. Vinoo Ramdat, Palm Beach Co. Sheriff's Office, FL
Lt. Ronald Robinson, Roanoke Police Dept., VA
Sgt. Danielle Smith, Union Township Police Dept., OH
Officer Barry Strykowski, Oakland Police Dept., FL
Lt. Malcolm Tipton, Middletown Police Dept., OH
Sgt. Kristina Vasquez, Lake Co. Sheriff's Office, FL
Sgt. Jennett Vaughn, Cincinnati Police Dept., OH
Special Agent in Charge Jeremy Yerton, Oklahoma State Bureau of Inv., OK