
In this episode of WIU: Inside the System, presented by Western Illinois University’s School of Law Enforcement and Justice Administration (LEJA), Dr. Jamie Johnson introduces Professor Robert Kelly, a 25-year veteran of the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP).Professor Kelly retired as a Lieutenant and Station Commander, serving in both field operations and administrative leadership roles. His career included:• Supervising criminal investigative and patrol sections• Over 10 years in research and policy development with the PSP Bureau of Research and Development• Drafting agency-wide policies to improve law enforcement operations• Serving as a featured speaker at the 2017 International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Conference in PhiladelphiaNow a professor at WIU, Dr. Kelly shares his expertise in police leadership, criminal justice, and policy development to prepare students for careers in law enforcement.Join in on the conversation with a police policy expert who shaped operations in one of the nation’s most respected state police agencies.