Lieutenant Graduates Southern Police Institute’s Administrative Officers Course

Lieutenant John Heck, Jr., recently completed the 139th Administrative Officers Course at the Southern Police Institute (SPI). Lieutenant Heck graduated the prestigious program on the Dean’s List. He currently serves as the Major Case Commander within our agency.

The Southern Police Institute is part of the Department of Criminal Justice of the University of Louisville. It is an advanced educational and training institute whose mission is to enhance the professional development of law enforcement practitioners. The Administrative Officers Course is a twelve week accredited college level educational program. The course curriculum is designed to develop informed, effective, ethically and technically competent law enforcement managers.

Since 2006, the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office has sent 13 employees through the Southern Police Institute’s Administrative Officer Course, creating a leadership team that is committed to the agency’s vision of using innovation, technology and community partnerships to remain a leader in public safety.