ILEA ALUMNI SUCCESS STORIES
The Institute for Law Enforcement Administration (ILEA) has served the law enforcement community for more than fifty years. Over that time, one important measure of the success of ILEA programs has been the numbers of graduates who serve in leadership positions across the profession. In acknowledgment of the many and ongoing accomplishments of ILEA alumni, this feature periodically will report on the career progress of graduates from the Management College, the School of Police Supervision and other key programs. To let us know about success stories, please contact Associate Director Gregory Smith at 972.244.3434, or e-mail gsmith@cailaw.org
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In an Oath of Office ceremony on April 5, 2010, Del Fisher was sworn in as Chief of Police/Director of Public Safety for the Tarrant County Hospital District in Fort Worth, Texas. Chief Fisher is an ardent supporter of the Institute, and a graduate of several Leadership and Ethics Programs. Prior to accepting this position, Del served with the police department of Arlington, Texas for 32 years, retiring at the rank of Deputy Chief of Police where he commanded the Community Services Division. Chief Fisher holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice and a Masters Degree in Criminology from the University of Texas at Arlington. |
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On April 13, 2010, Wayne Nero, a graduate of the 39th Management College (2003) and the 73rd School of Police Supervision (2002), was sworn in as the new Chief of Police of Georgetown, Texas. Prior to his appointment, Wayne served with the Desoto Police Department for over 16 years. During his tenure he rose to the rank of Assistant Police Chief. He also served his nation in the United States Marine Corps. Chief Nero is a long time friend and supporter of the Institute, and is past President of the Alumni Association at the Institute for Law Enforcement Administration. |
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On April 19, 2010, Rex Redden was sworn in as Chief of Police of the Carrollton, Texas, Police Department. Rex is a long time friend and supporter of the Institute for Law Enforcement Administration. He has attended the Leadership Symposium, Police Executive Development, Ethics Train-the-Trainer and several other ILEA programs. He has over 20 years of Police experience and has spent the last six years as Assistant Chief of Police in McKinney, Texas. Chief Redden holds a Texas Master Police Officer=s Certificate and a Bachelor=s degree in Business Management.
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Melissa Zak was recently appointed to rank of Captain in the Los Angeles Police Department. Captain Zak is a graduate of the 2006 Executive Management Program conducted for the LAPD by the Institute. She joined the department in 1992 and has served in a variety of positions from patrol to administration. Melissa currently serves as Captain for the Mission Area of the city. |
SPECIAL RECOGNITION: Congratulations to John Orr for being named Irving Police Supervisor of the Year and to Clark Nethers for being named Irving Police Civilian Employee of the Year. John graduated from the 83rd School of Police Supervision in 2005, and Clark is a 2001 graduate of the 72nd School of Police Supervision. |
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