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Raymond Garcia Verified customer
Police Officer, Huntington Park Police Department
Chris Woodrow Verified customer
Detective, Morgan Hill PD
"The LEPSL program provided me with a competitive edge among my peers. Although I brought 7 years of business management experience into my law enforcement career, the leadership challenges specific to policing demanded a different focus which is what the University of San Diego have built this program around. I was able to complete my Master's degree while w..." Read more
4 years ago
Ray Sweeney Verified customer
Chief, La Mesa Police Department
"Since starting LEPSL in May of 2019, I have been very impressed with the program. It is easy to navigate, interactive, and fits perfect with my work schedule. The curriculum and professors have been incredible! To be able to find a Masters Program that directly relates to my career and will help me reach my goals, makes it that much better! USD has an excell..." Read more
4 years ago
Mark Kaye Verified customer
Deputy Chief of Police, Garfield Heights Police Department
"The LEPSL program at USD provided me with some of the most relevant police training I have received in my 17 year career. I learned solutions for tackling the unique issues facing law enforcement in America today. I was able to implement the concepts learned in this program immediately into real world scenarios I faced in my jurisdiction. I highly recommend..." Read more
4 years ago
Duane Voss
San Diego Police Department
"The classes and faculty were highly specialized in all the current and societal issues facing today's law enforcement leaders. The coursework was thought-provoking and relevant to issues facing law enforcement professionals. As a manager in a large metropolitan area, having the luxury of going to class on my schedule was convenient, and much lower stress tha..." Read more
4 years ago
Cristobal Dominguez
San Jose Police Department
"When looking at schools, I valued the history and reputation of USD. I identified with the small campus feel, and first name interactions I had with everyone through the enrollment process. The advisors, coordinators and professors made me feel like a person - not another student number!"
4 years ago
Dan Templeton
Elk Grove Police Department
"USD's law enforcement and public safety leadership program has been amazing. From the quality and experienced instructors to one of its kinds course material, this program has genuinely assisted me in my career development and has prepared me for today's challenges in this profession. Dr. Fritsvold genuinely cares about his students and law enforcement. When..." Read more
4 years ago
Ryan Flick
U.S. Department of Defense
"I really like that all the content is current. For example, we are diving into the hot issues, like body cameras and drones. There is a huge focus on relevant and timely issues that are affecting law enforcement today, and that really differentiates this program from many other criminal justice programs. I also like that the class is mostly composed of high-..." Read more
4 years ago
Jazzma Rainey
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
"Growing up in San Diego, I was already familiar with the prestige of a USD degree. When I learned about the online program for law enforcement, there was no doubt in my mind that this was perfect for me. Programs like this one reinforce the emotional, academic and ethical practices of what is considered "good policing" by teaching the importance of professio..." Read more
4 years ago
Alan Mills
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
"Creating change within my field is what inspires me to study, even when I have had a long shift. I believe that having more knowledge will not just give you a career advantage; it will make you a better person. What I like about this degree program is that it is very contemporary, teaching students current issues that face today's law enforcement leaders. Th..." Read more
4 years ago
John McKean
Oceanside Police Department
"My goal is to advance my law enforcement career by being promoted through the ranks, and having a master's degree - especially one from a top-ranked university like USD - is going to help me assume more leadership responsibility. If you want to advance your law enforcement career and move into a leadership role as a sergeant, captain, or commander this progr..." Read more
4 years ago
Anthony Hardina
Phoenix Police Department
"I was looking for an online master's program that went beyond the typical criminal justice degree. University of San Diego's online Law Enforcement Leadership master's program was developed specifically for law enforcement, by law enforcement. On a daily basis, I am able to apply something I have learned from each class to my job. This is a real-world la..." Read more
4 years ago
Geoffrey S. DeCesari
San Diego Police Department
"After attending an informational meeting the decision to apply to USD was quite simple. The innovative concepts, the relevant topics discussed, and the network of peers to be able to debate with became the overwhelming reason behind my decision to enroll at USD. I'm glad I selected a school where I will be proud to announce my alma mater."
4 years ago
Jillian Robards
Marin County Sheriff's Office
"This program at USD is geared toward developing leaders. If you want to change policy and have a greater impact on your department and community, this degree is perfect for you."
4 years ago
Erika Rochel
San Diego County Sheriff's Office
"I enrolled in this program because of the reputation USD holds. I was previously enrolled in a different university and was greatly disappointed. I felt as though the staff and faculty were not of the quality of education I was looking for in a Master's program. In my previous experience, I also found a lack of practicality or connection between my professio..." Read more
4 years ago
Aaron Stronczek
Jay County Sheriff's Office
"I chose USD for the simple fact that no other school provided the type of degree program I was looking for. I've had a lot of negative leadership throughout my law enforcement career. Based on my personal experience, I wanted to make that change. I knew I needed a program that was based on leadership but focused on law enforcement. Other universities had "Gl..." Read more
4 years ago
Greg Staar
Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
"As leaders, it is critical that we constantly strive to keep ahead of trends and developments in our profession. This allows us to avoid trying to apply yesterday's soutions to tomorrow's problems, or "fighting the last wear." The program will allow me to add value, mentor our future leaders and position me well to assume greater responsiblities in the profe..." Read more
4 years ago
Jennifer Montoya
U.S. Air Force
"I absolutely love this program. Having the online platform was the best thing that could have happened to me educationally. It's very flexible for working professionals. The USD professors are all criminal justice professionals and understand the very sensitive and often turbulent nature of our profession. The structure of the coursework is excellent as well..." Read more
4 years ago
Jeneane Kucker
Santa Rosa Police Department
"The Law Enforcement Public Safety Leadership (LEPSL) Program at USD has been an extraordinary experience in both enhancing my leadership, and sharpening my supervisory skills. It also challenged me to think critically about the law enforcement profession, and the role of policing in society today."
4 years ago
Dennis Nayor
Ithaca Police Department
"I chose the LEPSL online degree program at the University of San Diego because I wanted to be part of a program that was not only educational but also one that was highly relevant towards what I am doing in 21st Century Policing. I considered MPA programs and Master's in Criminal Justice degrees, but neither were the right fit for me. The Law Enforcement and..." Read more
4 years ago
James R. Davis
"The Law Enforcement Public Safety Leadership degree at the University of San Diego was designed in a true collaboration between academics and law enforcement professionals. LEPSL offers you the opportunity to understand the theory and origins of topics central to our profession while simultaneously demonstrating how your new, and deeper, understanding can be..." Read more
4 years ago
John C. Myrsiades
Plymouth Township Police Department
"In my search for a suitable fit, I made a concerted effort to find a program that combined the study of today's public safety challenges alongside the law enforcement leadership solutions necessary to succeed in a modern-day setting. To my delight, the University of San Diego's LEPSL program was more comprehensive and progressive than I could have anticipate..." Read more
4 years ago
Dave Norris
San Francisco Bay Area
"I was thrilled to hear that I could use my POST Command College experience towards my Master's degree at USD. The LEPSL program is highly relevant to modern policing practices. I have used weekly USD assignments and research to generate work-related products in my daily job, and vice-versa. This course has been especially valuable to me in my ongoing profess..." Read more
4 years ago
Brian Schopf
Police Lieutenant, Elk Grove Police Department
"The University of San Diego Law Enforcement and Public Safety Leadership (LEPSL) Program is a real-world graduate program with a pragmatic approach to contemporary issues in law enforcement. The program focuses on the efficacy of modern policy and procedures while maintaining a focus on ethics throughout every facet of the program. Each Primary Learn Objecti..." Read more
4 years ago
Philip "Tony" Cox
NCIS
"As a past President of the Hispanic American Police Command Officers Association (HAPCOA), I first became aware of LEPSL during our annual conference in Los Angeles, CA. Having been enrolled in other graduate level programs, I was immediately impressed with LEPSL's progressive and relevant curriculum. I'm currently only a few courses away from graduation a..." Read more
4 years ago
"Great program, well worth the investment."
4 years ago