Detective Debbie Ramsey (Ret.)

Detective Debbie Ramsey (Ret.) began her law enforcement career in 1982 with the Baltimore Police Department in Maryland, where she served for 12 years. She rose through the ranks and became a community policing officer, patrol officer, and detective.

Sgt. Shane Blalock

Sgt. Shane Blalock started his law enforcement career as a patrol officer with the Hamilton Police Department in Alabama. He later transferred to the Florence Police Department where his duties have included supervising dive team operations and the Crisis Negotiation Unit.

Lt. Colonel Anita Fraser

Lt. Colonel Anita Fraser began her law enforcement career in 1989 as a corrections sergeant for the city of Atlanta, Georgia. In 2004, she joined the DeKalb County Police Department as a patrol and field training officer.

Officer David Franco (Ret.)

Officer David Franco (Ret.) began his law enforcement career in 1989 with Chicago Police Department in Illinois. He initially served within the Community Policing Unit where he helped develop and implement policy changes, city ordinances, and legal initiatives that improved the prosecution rate for domestic violence.

Chief Tony Jones

Chief Tony Jones began his law enforcement career in 1975 as a police officer for the Gainesville Police Department in Florida. In 1986, he was promoted to Corporal and began working as a crime prevention supervisor.

Lt. Colonel Arthur Rizer (Ret.)

Lt. Col. Arthur Rizer (Ret.) began his career in 1994 as a private in the U.S. Army. He subsequently served as an armor officer and later became a commander in the military police.

Superintendent Christine Elow

Superintendent Christine Elow served in the U.S. Navy for four years before beginning her law enforcement career in 1995 as an officer with the Cambridge Police Department. She served in the Patrol Division and oversaw the Professional Standards Unit, where she was responsible for receiving, processing, and investigating complaints made against members of the department.

Captain Donnie James

Donnie James began his law enforcement career in 1996 as an officer for the North Chicago Police Department. In 2002, he transferred to the DeKalb County Police Department in Georgia where he initially served as a patrol officer before becoming a detective in the Narcotics and South Property Crime units.

Special Agent Jeffery Artis (Ret.)

Special Agent Jeffery Artis (Ret.) began his law enforcement career in 1988 as a special agent for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (F.B.I.). He initially served in the Birmingham and Memphis Divisions of the F.B.I. before he transferred to the Jackson Division.

Lt. Col. Lenmuel Terry

Lt. Col. Lenmuel Terry began his law enforcement career in 1976 as a trooper for the Virginia State Police. He initially worked patrol assignments in Caroline County, Chesapeake, and Fredericksburg.

Judge Judith Matarazzo

Judge Judith Matarazzo began her legal career in 1985 and worked in private practice where she specialized in personal injury law for 21 years. In 2006, she was elected to the Multnomah County Circuit Court and later re-elected in 2018.

Sheriff Joe Pelle

Joe Pelle began his law enforcement career in 1980 as an officer in the Boulder County Sheriff’s Department in Colorado. In 1984, he transferred to the Boulder Police Department and spent 19 years serving as a patrol officer, detective sergeant, field training officer, and Special Weapons and Tactics (S.W.A.T.) commander.

Assistant Commissioner Booker T. Hodges

Assistant Commissioner Booker T. Hodges began his law enforcement career in 2005 as an officer for the Dakota County Sheriff’s Department in Minnesota. During his 12 years with the department, his roles included school resource officer, patrol deputy, narcotics detective, Special Weapons and Tactics team (SWAT) operator, patrol overnight watch commander, and inspector.

Chief Mike Tupper

Mike Tupper began his law enforcement career in 1993 as a patrol officer with the Ottumwa Police Department in Iowa. He served in the department for 11 years, becoming a detective and eventually a sergeant.

Judge Cylenthia LaToye Miller

Judge Cylenthia LaToye Miller began her legal career in 1996 and worked in private practice where she specialized in labor and unemployment law. In 2006, she became a judge with the 36th District in Detroit, Michigan.

Deputy Sheriff Nicholas Paul (Fmr.)

Nicholas Paul served in the U.S. Marines for four years before he started his civilian law enforcement career in 2008 as an officer for the Orange County Sheriff’s Department in Florida. He spent three years as an agent with the Gang Enforcement Unit, where he gathered intelligence, participated in long-term Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations […]

Chief Jennifer Tejada (Ret.)

Chief Jennifer Tejada (Ret.) began her law enforcement career in 1995 as an officer with the Novato Police Department in California. In 1997, she was appointed to the California Advisory Commission on Sexual Assault Victim Services where she established a sexual-assault prevention program for young women in Novato.

Judge Ronald Reinstein

Judge Ronald Reinstein began his legal career in 1974 as the Deputy Attorney for Maricopa County. In 1985, he was appointed to the bench of the Arizona Superior Court.

Chief Jeff Smythe (Ret.)

Jeff Smythe began his law enforcement career in 1986 as an officer for the Arizona State University Police Department. He worked patrol and then in undercover narcotics along with the Drug Enforcement Agency (D.E.A.).

Chief Daniel Meloy (Ret.)

Daniel Meloy began his law enforcement career in 1989 as an officer with the Colerain Township Police Department in Ohio. In 2007, he was appointed Chief of Police.

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