A Two-Year Unit of the University System of Georgia
Criminal Justice

Faculty...


I. BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH
 
GREGORY E. SUMNER,Ph.D. is the Course Coordinator and a Professor of Criminal Justice at Georgia Highlands College, Co-Founder of the Community Criminal Justice Foundation, Inc., and Founder and President of Professional Screening & Information, Inc. He has served at the local and state level as a deputy sheriff, police officer, SWAT team member, counter-sniper and police academy senior instructor.

Dr. Sumner is an active member of the State of Georgia and Rome/Floyd County community, serving on numerous boards. He is a published author and frequent lecturer on risk management, crime prevention, pre-employment screening, and police administration related issues.


II. EDUCATION
 
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY-Walden University. 2006. Major Concentration: Human Services. Specialization: Criminal Justice.

POST-GRADUATE STUDIES IN PSYCHOLOGY-
Jacksonville State University and Walden University. Fall 2002-Fall 2004.

MASTER OF SCIENCE-Jacksonville State University. 1996. Major Concentration: Criminal Justice.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE-Jacksonville State University. 1994.  Major Concentration:  Forensic Science. Minor Concentration: Law Enforcement. 


III. CERTIFICATIONS

• Over 1600 hours in numerous law enforcement seminars and training sessions on a wide variety of topics.
• Georgia Board of Private Detective and Security Agencies instructor certifications: Classroom and Firearms.
• Certified by the Georgia Board of Private Detective and Security Agencies as a licensed Private Detective.
• Law enforcement instructor certifications: General, Senior, Health and Wellness, Oleoresin Capsicum (pepper spray), Environmental Crimes, Defensive Tactics, Armament Systems and Procedures (ASP baton), Firearms, “Talking Hands” Narcotic and Patrol, and FBI Chemical Agent Instructor.
• Field Training Officer.
• Certified Open Water SCUBA Diver. International Diving Educators Association (IDEA).
• Licensed Private Pilot-Single Engine.

IV.
CURRENT RESEARCH INTEREST
Crime causation factors associated with human development and issues related to pre-employment screening.

V. FAVORITE QUOTE

"There is no such thing as luck. Luck is a by-product of initiative, perseverance and faith."
--Gregory E. Sumner, Ph.D.
 


I. BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH
 
RANDY GREEN, MPA is in his 27th year with the Georgia Board of Pardons and Paroles. He currently serves as Regional Director of the Metro Atlanta area. In addition, he serves as Adjunct Faculty for both Georgia Highlands and Berry College, teaching criminal justice related courses. Prior to joining the Georgia Board of Pardons and Paroles he served as a police officer with the City of Rome Police Department.

Mr. Green is an active member of the Floyd/Gordon County community, serving on numerous boards. He is a current member and past Chairman for the Northwest Georgia Police Academy Advisory Board. In addition, he was added to the eighth edition of Who's Who among American Teachers in 2003.

II. EDUCATION
 
MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION-
Jacksonville State University.  1984.  Major Concentration:  Criminal Justice.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE-Shorter College.  1979.  Major Concentration:  Psychology.


III. CERTIFICATIONS

• Over 2000 hours in numerous law enforcement seminars and training sessions on a wide variety of topics.
• Law enforcement instructor certifications: General, Defensive Tactics, Firearms, Fitness, Taser, and Senior Instructor.

IV.
CURRENT RESEARCH INTEREST
The impact of mandatory sentencing on state budgets and the possible side effects of the use of tasers on the human body.

V. FAVORITE QUOTE

 People who work together will win, whether it is against complex football defenses, or the problems of modern society."
--Vince Lombardy
 

 

 

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