Franklin completes law enforcement program

Hodges Police Chief Mike Franklin

A local police chief has received recognition for completing a continuing education program in his career field.

“On behalf of the University Partnership for Alabama Continuing Education and the Alabama Association of Police Chiefs, I take great pleasure in announcing that Hodges Police Chief Michael D. Franklin has successfully completed the first 40 hours of the Certified Law Enforcement Executive Program,” said Belinda Blackburn, director of the Continuing Education at Jacksonville State University and UPACE Partner.

The program, consisting of specialized, executive-level training, is jointly administered by the University Partnership and the Alabama Association of Chiefs of Police.

“This is a mark of success for Chief Franklin as well as for the city of Hodges for its support of the advancement of law enforcement management principles.”

Chief Franklin received this certificate and recognition at the annual Alabama Association of Chiefs of Police Conference on July 31, 2014 in Orange Beach.

Examples of courses included in the program are: Managing for Effectiveness; Dealing Effectively with the External Environment; Effective Management and Supervisory Techniques for the Police Executive; Strategic Planning for Your Department; and Generational Differences and Assessments.

The UPACE Partnership is made up of Jacksonville State University and the University of North Alabama. Its purpose is to make continuing education programs available for agencies and associations across the state.