One of the requirements of the accrediting body for Rio Salado College is that an advisory committee be established to advise Rio Salado regarding the Law Enforcement Technology Degree and Certificate Programs. It is with the help of the advisory committee that the program develops, and maintains viability within the police community. Other specific functions of our Advisory Committee are the following:

  • Serve as a communication channel between the college and the law enforcement community

  • Insure that Rio Salado remains cognizant of changes in the profession, and the specific needs of agencies such as yours

  • Assist in the development and evaluation of programs, through a continuous assessment of objectives and competencies

  • Insure Rio's responsiveness to the criminal justice community in general

Occupational advisory committees are required to meet annually to maintain the effectiveness of the programs. Members of the committee represent the leadership and practitioners of law enforcement throughout Maricopa County.

Membership

Commander Penny Babb, Maricopa County Sheriff's Office

Executive Director Rod Covey, Arizona Community Policing Institute

Bill Sutter, Arizona Attorney General's Office

Lieutenant Don Burgess, Scottsdale Police Department

Commander Jeffeory Hynes, Phoenix Police Department

Chief Ralph Tranter, Tempe Police Department

Lieutenant Kathy Copeland, Glendale Police Department

Sergeant Steve Henry, Chandler police Department

Detective Brian Armstrong, Gilbert Police Department

Lieutenant Mike Bailey, Mesa Police Department

Mr. Lynn Larson, Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board


The Law Enforcement Programs are Applied Programs of Rio Salado College.