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WHAT AREA DO YOU TEACH?

Criminal Justice

EDUCATION/DEGREE(S)

B.S. in Criminal Justice with an emphasis in Law Enforcement – Southeast Missouri State University

M.S. in Criminal Justice Administration – Southeast Missouri State University/Missouri Southern State University

YOUR PHILOSOPHY OF TEACHING

I believe education is a collaborative effort between the instructor and the student. Each must do their part but it is imperative the instructor give every student the tools they need to succeed. We all have different learning styles so I try to present information in various formats to accommodate each learning style, to ensure every student can be successful.

WHY DID YOU DECIDE TO TEACH?

I want to do everything I can to ensure that Southeast Missouri continues to have some of the best, brightest and most professional police officers in the country.

CREDENTIALS/CAREER PATH

I am a State of Missouri licensed peace officer and a State of Missouri licensed police instructor.

PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHT

Being hired to work at the Southeast Missouri State University Law Enforcement Academy.

ORGANIZATION(S) WITH WHICH YOU ARE INVOLVED

Southeast Missouri State University Law Enforcement Academy

Cape Girardeau Police Department

MOST RECENT/NOTABLE PUBLISHED WORK

Thesis – “An Examination of the Ferguson Effect on Law Enforcement’s On-the-Job Behavior” 2018

BEST ADVICE FOR STUDENTS

Be eager to learn and ask lots of questions.

I believe education is a collaborative effort between the instructor and the student. Each must do their part but it is imperative the instructor give every student the tools they need to succeed. We all have different learning styles so I try to present information in various formats to accommodate each learning style, to ensure every student can be successful.

Bobby Bollinger