Congratulations to the Graduates of the 96th Command Officer's Development Course!

Today marks an early graduation day for the participants of the 96th Command Officer’s Development Course in Austell, GA! Thirty-three officers from twenty agencies across Georgia and South Carolina will be recognized for completing the rigorous 10-week, 400-hour program. This course provides in-depth training on law enforcement administration and management practices, specifically designed for mid and upper-level personnel. The SPI family is proud to celebrate this significant milestone and warmly welcomes the graduates as esteemed alumni of the institute. Congratulations to all!

We would also like to express our heartfelt thanks to the Austell Police Department for hosting the CODC for the first time in this area! Our sincere appreciation also goes to our distinguished instructors, whose expert knowledge and guidance enriched the learning experience. Your contributions are deeply valued and truly appreciated!

96th CODC Director's Award Recipients:

Lt. Scott Bowers, Atlanta Police Department, GA

Class Officers of the 96th Command Officers Development Course 

Class President: Major Fred Watson, Atlanta Police Department, GA

Class Vice President: Capt. Schemika Curtis, Austell Police Department, GA

Class Treasurer: Lt. Randall Terry, Emory University Police Department, GA

Class Chaplain: Capt. Trent Wilson, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, GA

Class Co-Historian: Lt. Jennifer Davis, DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, GA

Class Co-Historian: Lt. John Dancy, Atlanta Police Department, GA

Class Roster 

Major Damon Ballard, Cobb County Department of Public Safety, GA

Lt. Scott Bowers, Atlanta Police Department, GA

Lt. Danielle Bryant, DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, GA

Sgt. Maggie Bufano, Fayetteville Police Department, GA

Major James Bullock, Cobb County Police Department, GA

Deputy Chief Benjamin Cohen, Cobb County Police Department, GA

Capt. Schemika Curtis, Austell Police Department, GA

Lt. John Dancy, Atlanta Police Department, GA

Lt. Jennifer Davis, DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, GA

Major Lawrence Etheridge, II, DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, GA

Deputy Chief Gary Harper, Atlanta Police Department, GA

Lt. Spenser Harrell, Dallas Police Department, GA

Lt. Anthony Hodgkins, Cumming Police Department, GA

Sgt. Lee Huddleston, Fayetteville Police Department, GA

Sgt. Ileta Hughes, Richland County Sheriff’s Office, SC

Lt. Gretchen Ingram, Marietta Police Department, GA

Sgt. Bradford Lockridge, Sandy Springs Police Department, GA

Sgt. Christopher Mastrianni, Jr, Richland County Sheriff’s Office, SC

Deputy Sheriff Ryan Mehling, Cobb County Sheriff’s Office, GA

Sgt. William Nelson, Sandy Springs Police Department, GA

Lt. Michael Perry, Fayetteville Police Department, GA

Capt. Nevel Phillips, Fulton County Sheriff’s Office, GA

Lt. Col. Tavarreus Pounds, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, GA

Lt. Julie Renfroe, Marta Police Department, GA

Lt. Michael Sadler, Douglasville Police Department, GA

Capt. Derick Smith, Powder Springs Police Department, GA

Lt. Randall Terry, Emory University Police Department, GA

Major Fred Watson, Atlanta Police Department, GA

Capt. Jeffrey Williams, Glynn County Police Department, GA

Capt. Sean Williams, Emory Police Department, GA

Capt. Trent Wilson, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, GA