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Facebook Robert Moffett Verified customer
Sergeant, Visalia Police Department
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."
2 years 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
Sam Gonzalez Verified customer
Chief, La Verne Police Department
"After deciding to pursue a Masters degree, I researched the various universities offering programs geared toward Law Enforcement. The research included cost, scheduling needs, and relevance to my personal goals. The University of San Diego met all three needs. The LEPSL program provided current topics affecting the profession. LEPSL exceeded my expectations..." Read more
2 years ago
Randolph Peshon Verified customer
Undersheriff, Retired- El Dorado County Sheriff's Office
"I undertook the LEPSL program late in my career. I was pleasantly surprised when I found I was able to use my education immediately! The course work was challenging and the learning from my cohort equaled that of the formal education. I have continued to use my education in retirement in volunteer work and consulting. I highly recommend the LEPSL program."
2 years ago
Duane Voss Verified customer
Lieutenant, San Diego Police Department (Retired)
"As both a graduate of LEPSL and now an instructor, I can personally testify to the value of the program and the way it will change your career. If you want to promote, LEPSL will give you the tools to be an effective leader in the 21st century. If you want to teach the next generation, LEPSL will give you those tools as well. I have said it before, and I wil..." Read more
2 years ago
Tom Worthy Verified customer
Chief of Police, The Dalles Police Department
"The University of San Diego Law Enforcement and Public Safety Leadership program allowed me to achieve a long standing goal of earning a Masters Degree in my career field. Their professional association with FBI National Academy and acceptance of the work that I'd already completed there made this program an ideal fit for me. The 100% online program fit wi..." Read more
2 years ago
David Reynolds Verified customer
Former Supervisory Special Agent, Drug Enforcement Administration
"The LEPSL program provided real-time insight into various topics throughout law enforcement. I was reluctant to continue my education, fearing that the curriculum would not apply to police work or would be mostly "academic." From the beginning of this program, it is clear that classes focus on issues that are prevalent throughout law enforcement. The assigne..." Read more
2 years ago
Bruce Mason Verified customer
Detective Watch Commander, Bloomingdale Police Department
"This program complemented my law enforcement experience and made me more confident in my ability to lead others through emerging issues in public safety. I chose the LEPSL program after researching several other programs—the LEPSL program provided a learning platform that was challenging but manageable for working professionals. I was able to experience grow..." Read more
2 years ago
Shawn I. Butler Verified customer
Director of Public Safety, Catawba Nation
"After graduating from the FBI National Academy in 2018 with a graduate certificate in police leadership, the desire to continue developing my leadership skills was reignited. After researching graduate degree programs across the country, I found the LEPSL program at USD hit the mark for what I was looking for to include a virtual classwork schedule that al..." Read more
2 years ago
Chris Lelong Verified customer
Police Detective, Beverly Hills Police Department
"The LEPSL program is an amazing addition to your education and career. The classes that are selected in this program are carefully placed to bring you to the next level. They cover current issues that effect law enforcement and supply you with additional tools to combat these issues and new ways to look at the ever changing landscape of the job."
2 years ago
James Espinoza, MS, RBLP-T Verified customer
District Attorney Investigator III, Ventura County District Attorney’s Office
"The USD MS LEPSL Program is an outstanding program! It is relevant to modern law enforcement, manageable with your schedule, and essential for all current and aspiring law enforcement leaders. This program changed the trajectory of my career at a time I needed it most. I highly recommend this program to anyone who is serious about the future of their career..." Read more
2 years ago
Paul M. Yang Verified customer
Lieutenant, San Diego Police Department
"USD’s LPSL program is one of the best in the country. The program is taught by high caliber instructors with real world experience; combined that with top notch instructions and you have an impactful leadership program."
2 years ago
Brian Passenheim Verified customer
Placer County Probation
"Remarkably, a program like LEPSL exists; it positively promotes the growth of law enforcement and public safety leaders. I recently completed my first two courses, 560 Organizational Theory & Change and 570 Public Policy Innovation. I learned so much from Dr. Fritsvold and Professor Redick and the entire structure of the courses. The discussion board posts w..." Read more
3 years ago
Brian R. Marvel Verified customer
President, Peace Officers Research Association of California
"Police officers today need skills in leadership, management, and communication for advancement. The University of San Diego degree focuses on these skills. USD’s program should be attractive to officers interested in advancement and is likely to help them stand out as they seek promotions."
3 years ago
Matt Ahrari Verified customer
DEPUTY Sheriff/ Instructor, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
"What a fantastic program and instructors. I learned a lot about leadership and shared it all in the academy with the newly hired deputy sheriffs. This program is second to none, and every course/assignment made me think outside of the box. "
3 years ago
Chris James Verified customer
Detective, Oceanside Police Department
"USD's LEPSL program affords working professionals in law enforcement and public safety a unique opportunity to earn their Master's degree from one of the nation's most prestigious colleges. The program is contemporary and provides students numerous opportunities to collaborate with professionals in their field from across the country. I highly recommend this..." Read more
3 years ago
"The LEPSL program has elevated me in my profession."
2 years ago