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Julie Rodriguez Verified customer
Captain, Los Angeles Police Department
Timothy Simmons Verified customer
Assistant Police Chief, Richmond Police Department
"I have attended several executive-level courses over my career, including undergraduate studies with a leadership emphasis. The LEPSL program has been the absolute highlight. I am forever grateful to the University of San Diego and the committed faculty of the LEPSL program. I highly recommend this academic journey to anyone who has aspirations to lead or is..." Read more
3 months ago
Denise Franklin Verified customer
Deputy Chief, Skokie Police Department (IL.)
"I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude to Dr. Fritsvold and the MS- LEPSL instructors for their guidance and support, which played a significant role in my recent promotion to the position of Deputy Chief (Administrative Division) at the Skokie Police Department (IL.). The MS-LEPSL program provided me with valuable tools, skills, insight,..." Read more
6 months ago
Daniel Shivers Verified customer
Captain, Volusia Sheriff's Office (FL)
"I was initially apprehensive about attending an online course offered by a university from the other side of the country. When I requested information about the program, the conversations with the university's staff eased my concerns and solidified my choice of attending the University of San Diego. Additionally, as a 20+ year law enforcement officer, I can..." Read more
6 months ago
Tristan Ward Verified customer
Police Sergeant, ECU Health Police Department
"I'm located in North Carolina and heard about the USD-LEPSL graduate program through my membership with the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP). Despite living on the opposite side of the country, the LEPSL program offered all the tools I would need to succeed as a leader and supervisor in today's policing world. I thoroughly researched the program and became in..." Read more
6 months ago
Cristyn Zett Verified customer
Chief of Police, Ross Township
"I chose LEPSL because I felt that it was the most relevant and applicable to my job as a patrol commander in Pittsburgh. The online format allowed me to work around my schedule and interact with people from around the country. I recently took a job as Chief of a small agency and I use lessons from LEPSL every day to handle challenges from personnel managem..." Read more
6 months ago
Joshua Hendricks Verified customer
Captain, Baldwin Park Police Department
"Completing USD's Law Enforcement Master's Program expanded my leadership skills and strengthened my ability to effectively manage 21st-century policing issues around community relations and organizational change. The program equipped me with the latest knowledge and strategies to implement policing reforms focused on transparency, accountability, and leverag..." Read more
8 months ago
Jeffrey Reed Verified customer
Sergeant, Mountain View Police Department
"One of the best educational experiences that I have been a part of!"
10 months ago
Brad Beach Verified customer
Supervising Agent in Charge, California Department of Alcohol Beverage Control
"The Master of Science in Law Enforcement and Public Safety Leadership degree at USD is one of the best programs in the country for current law enforcement professionals. The classes discussed current trends and emphasized leadership, data, and community engagement. We looked at various 21st-century policing models and everything we learned in the classes can..." Read more
a year ago
Matthew Botkin Verified customer
Lieutenant, San Diego Police Department
"Preparation has always been a critical factor in my personal and professional successes. So in my preparations for the challenges of executive-level leadership, I looked into several leadership and public safety-oriented graduate programs. I wanted a graduate experience that would be valuable and a degree that would be respected. The University of San Diego’..." Read more
a year ago
Karen A. Reed Verified customer
Parole Agent III, Supervisor, CA Dept. Of Corrections & Rehabilitation
"The LEPSL experience has left a significant imprint on my career. As a public safety professional and community member, advancing knowledge and skill adds depth to understanding complex issues and challenges facing our profession. LEPSL’s modern approach and quality instruction from diverse faculty allows students to think critically and creatively. LEPSL’s..." Read more
a year ago
Lance Vitter Verified customer
Special Agent with Bureau of Investigations, Louisiana Department of Justice
"The experience was one of the most educational and rewarding during my 27 year law enforcement career!"
a year ago
Justin T Melden Verified customer
Police Commander, Los Banos Police Department
"The high-quality education USD offers through the LEPSL program undoubtedly helped me achieve my career goals. The education has played a huge role in being able to navigate my position with my agency. I would recommend this program to anyone who wants a challenge. **Alumni 2019**"
a year ago
Philip A. “Tony” Cox Verified customer
Special Agent in Charge (SAC), NCIS (Ret)
"I possess over 35 years in local and federal law enforcement. The LEPSL program, by far, was the most comprehensive and professionally relevant course of study I have experienced during my career. The professors come from diverse backgrounds, which aids in the educational experience. I highly recommend the LEPSL program for LEO’s desiring leadership pos..." Read more
a year ago
Robert Moffett Verified customer
Sergeant, Visalia Police Department
"The LEPSL program has elevated me in my profession."
a year ago
Jeremy French Verified customer
Special Agent, USDA
"I was part of the inaugural class. Great experience and value added education directly related to law enforcement leadership."
a year ago
Han Ho Verified customer
Police Officer, Edmonton Police Service, CANADA
"The courses in the LEPSL program are all relevant to law enforcement, criminal justice, and leadership. The networking and discussion are rich in content and you will not be disappointed. If you believe in bettering yourself, your organization, and this challenging and rewarding profession, consider the University of San Diego LEPSL program. Your vision fo..." Read more
2 years ago
Kenneth Busiere Verified customer
Police Lieutenant, Los Angeles Police Department
"My return to the world of tertiary education began with an advertisement on my Department's intranet page. What began as a largely unprepared dive back into academia ended with my giving thanks for what is arguably the gold standard in leadership programs. Dr. Fritsvold has created something unique specifically because he cared enough to go right to the ex..." Read more
2 years ago
Jeff Liu Verified customer
Chief, East Palo Alto Police Department
"The education I received from the faculty and students in LEPSL was transcendent. Although I enrolled in LEPSL to earn a Master’s Degree for my resume, what I received was so much more. The contemporary coursework was immediately relevant to our rapidly changing social and political environment. At the end of my LEPSL journey, I was much more confident in..." Read more
2 years ago
Laura McLean Verified customer
Captain, San Diego Police Department
"I know several people who have received their Master's Degree from this program and heard many good things. I was scheduled to go to the FBINA, and four courses were applied to the LEPSL program, so it was the perfect opportunity for me. I was able to share experiences with leaders from agencies across the country and learned agencies are dealing with some o..." Read more
2 years ago
Randal Moody Verified customer
Captain, Aurora (CO) Police Department
"The USD LEPSL program is OUTSTANDING! Dr. Fritsvold and his staff work hard to ensure the topics and materials apply to today's law enforcement professionals. In fact, I am using many of my assignments as the foundation for projects in our agency. The LEPSL online format and flexible schedule perfectly fit my busy schedule. Finally, I appreciated that all my..." Read more
2 years ago
Sean Kearney, MS-LEPSL '20 Verified customer
Corporal, Carlsbad Police Department
"I was apprehensive about two things pertaining to graduate school when I came across the LEPSL program in 2018. The first was its applicability in the real world as opposed to a theoretical perspective on our career field as is found in the typical MCJ program. The second was managing my time to accomplish the goal of completing a master's degree while wor..." Read more
2 years ago
Michael Dye Verified customer
Lieutenant, San Diego Harbor Police
"Attending USD's Law Enforcement and Public Safety Leadership Masters program was one of the best decisions I have made. The material was current and relevant to the challenges faced in today's changing law enforcement profession, and the ability to learn from my fellow students was invaluable."
2 years ago
Adrian Wadsworth Verified customer
Lieutenant, Pocatello Police Department
"When I first decided to pursue a masters degree I began researching various program and universities. This program stood out as specific to Law Enforcement. I was at a burnout phase in my career when I began the LEPSL program. Through the journey I began to rediscover why I chose this career and shifted my focus on helping others. I was not really seeking pr..." Read more
2 years ago
Mayra Oliva Verified customer
Community Resource Team Supervisor, Village of Pinecrest Police Department
"The LEPSL Program is the single most comprehensive Masters of Science degree in Police Leadership for law enforcement best practices in the country. The LEPSL Program gets law enforcement professionals ready for police promotions. This program was the greatest catalyst to my law enforcement career. The University of San Diego LEPSL Program prepared me to be..." Read more
2 years ago
"I never could have imagined obtaining a master's degree at age 50. Being a full-time working mom of two teenagers, my plate was already pretty full. While attending the FBI National Academy I discovered those credits were transferable into the LEPSL program. It became a win-win situation and the "mommy guilt" quickly faded when I recognized that prioritizing..." Read more
3 months ago