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Michigan State University School of Staff and Command is a 400-hour problem-based course that utilizes a blend of classroom facilitated learning and cutting edge distance learning technologies.
Problem-based learning (PBL) represents the next generation in law enforcement training by fostering critical thinking, and employing learning philosophies appropriate in today’s law enforcement world.
In addition to an outstanding cadre of experts in the field, faculty includes a 1:6 facilitator to learner ratio.
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2023 Course Syllabus available HERE as pdf.
This course is MCOLES approved for 302 funds and the MMRMA grant. MCOLES certification is available to Michigan residents. Continuing Education Unit (CEU) credits are available upon successful completion of the 400-hour course.
Non-Michigan police agencies wishing information on bringing the School to your state or agency, should contact traincj@msu.edu (please expect a response to email inquiries within 48hrs) at 517-355-2197.
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Captain Chad Connelly has served with the East Lansing Police department since 1998. He graduated from Lake Superior State University in 1997 with Bachelors Degree in Science and from Central Michigan University with a Masters in Administration in 2007, and currently is pursuing a second graduate degree. Chad is a graduate of the 10th Class of Staff and Command at Michigan State University where he served as Class President.
Capt. Connelly currently serves as the K-9 Unit Supervisor and Team Leader for the Ingham Regional Special Response Team. He has served as a Patrol Sergeant and Detective Sergeant, along with various other roles for the East Lansing Police Department.
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Cindy Herfert serves as an Outreach Academic Specialist for the Michigan State University School of Criminal Justice, providing in-service trainings to police officers and military personnel from across the United States. Cindy holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from MSU. Cindy is a graduate of the 10th MSU School of Staff and Command class. Cindy joined the Flint Police Department in 1994 and was promoted to Sergeant in 1998. In 2014 Cindy was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant for the Patrol Division and the Traffic Division. Cindy retired from the Flint Police Department in 2015. Cindy held a variety of positions during her career, including; uniform patrol, undercover narcotics, gang investigation, homicide investigation, planning and budgeting, and community policing.
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Captain Jim Craig has been with the Lenawee County Sheriff's Office since 1990 and is the Jail Commander at the Lenawee County Jail. Captain Craig oversees the entire operations of Lenawee County's 287 bed facility. Additionally, Captain Craig is responsible for the security of the Lenawee County Judicial Building and supervises bailiffs, transport officers and court secuirty deputies.
Captain Craig is a 1998 graduate of Siena Heights University and a graduate of the 11th Class of Staff and Command at Michigan State University where he served as Class President. Captain Craig is an American Jail Association certified Jail Manager and certified Hostage Negotiator. Captain Craig is a member of Michigan Sheriffs' Association MISSION Team and is a background investigator for the Lenawee County Sheriff's Office. Captain Craig has received training in courthouse security through the National Sheriff's Association, the U.S. Marshals Service and ATF.
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Matthew Berchert earned his Bachelors Degree in History from Gettysburg College in 1990 and his Masters Degree in Criminal Justice from Michigan State University in 1997. He is also a graduate of the 13th MSU School of Staff and Command, Central Michigan University's Law Enforcement Executive Leadership Institute, and the FBI Michigan Police Executive Development Seminar. He began his law enforcement career with Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office in 1991 before moving to the Midland Police Department in 2000.
Lieutenant Berchert currently serves as the Administrative Lieutenant in charge of the Community Relations Unit, School Resource Officers, K-9 Unit, Traffic Services Unit, and is the Team Leader for the Midland Police Department Honor Guard. In his time with Midland, Lt. Berchert has served as a DARE Instructor, Community Relations Officer, School Resource Officer, Patrol Sergeant, and Community Relations Sergeant as well as other various instructor positions.
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