Chief Michael Strope
Instructor
Education
- Central Missouri State University, M.S., Criminal Justice Administration, 1978
- Drury University, B.S., Criminology, 1975
- Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy, 130th Session.
- Federal Bureau of Investigation, Law Enforcement Executive Development Course, 13th Session.
Work Summary
Chief Strope has over 31 years of law enforcement experience, from patrolman, to major crimes investigator, to Chief of Police, specializing in communities containing major universities.
Recent Professional Experience
- Adjunct Faculty member, College of Criminal Justice, Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, Texas.
- Adjunct Faculty member at several universities including Drury College, Columbia College, Arizona State University, and Wayland University.
- Police Chief in Peoria, Arizona; Stillwater, Oklahoma; College Station Texas.
- Police Sergeant, and Police Lieutenant, serving as Commanding Officer in the Patrol Division and later, Administrative Services Division, Springfield, Missouri.
- Patrol Officer, Major Crimes Investigator, and Training Officer for the Region II Police Academy in Springfield, Missouri.
Publications/Papers/Presentations
Several articles published on topics of crime prevention and police management, and has received several awards for his community service contributions.