"On behalf of the University Partnership for Alabama Continuing Education, and the Alabama Association of Police Chiefs, I take great pleasure in announcing that Chief Michael H. Walker has earned the Certificate in Police Management.

He has successfully completed the first forty hours of the Law Enforcement Executive Program," said Belinda Blackburn, director of 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 Walker as well as for Alabama A&M University for its support of the advancement of law enforcement management principles."

Chief Walker received this certification and recognition at the annual Association of Police Chief's Conference on June 30, 2008 in Mobile, Alabama.

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
• Generational Differences and Assessments

The UPACE Partnership is made up of Jacksonville State University, Troy University, Dothan, and the University of North Alabama. Its purpose is to make continuing education programs available for agencies and associations across the state. Presently, UPACE provides training for the Alabama Association of Chiefs of Police, as well as for the Alabama Association of County Administrators, the Alabama Association of County Engineers, the County Revenue Officers Association of Alabama, and the Alabama Association of 9-1-1 Districts.

AAMU Police Chief Michael H. Walker