Lance Spivey
College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
School of Criminal Justice
Degree Program
M.S. Criminal Justice
Dr. Lance Spivey currently serves as Chief of Police in Saint Johns, Arizona. Dr. Spivey has over 18 years of experience in policing across Arizona. Dr. Spivey has researched many different areas related to criminal justice. Some areas include leadership, performance, and communication practices. Dr. Spivey has experience in conducting quantitative research and qualitative research. As a lifetime member of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, Dr. Spivey is actively involved in the criminal justice profession.
Courses Taught
PPPA 9000 - Dissertation
CRJS 8352 - Leadership: Putting Theory Into Practice in Criminal Justice Administration
CRJS 2002 - Juvenile Delinquency
CRJS 2001 - Criminology
CRJS 4202 - Mobilizing and Coordinating Community Response
Education
EdD, Nova Southeastern University
MA, Norwich University
BA, Ottawa University
Awards / Honors
Phi Gamma Sigma Honors Society, Nova Southeastern University, 2014
Alpha Phi Sigma, Norwich University, 2010
Letter of Commendation State of Emergency, 2010
Officer of the Year, 2004