US Edition46-year-old North Carolina sheriff's lieutenant graduates from college
- James Dodson, a 46-year-old lieutenant with the Transylvania County Sheriff's Office Patrol Division, earned his bachelor's in criminal justice from Brevard College on May 10.
- Dodson paused his education at age 20 to begin full-time law enforcement work with the Brevard Police Department before joining Transylvania County in 2008.
- He has completed over 3,000 hours of training, earned the state's highest law enforcement certificate, served on special response teams, and received an advanced service award.
- Dodson stated that he has maintained a career in law enforcement continuously and has been recognized by several honor societies, including Alpha Chi and Alpha Phi Sigma.
- Dodson's graduation illustrates a return to completing formal education after a longstanding career, highlighting ongoing professional development within law enforcement.
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He graduated from college at age 79. A campus tragedy inspired him to enroll
Linwood Riddick went to Vietnam to serve in the military, at an age when many people choose to go to college. Instead, he pursued his college diploma when many are busy enjoying retirement.On Friday, Riddick graduated from South Carolina State University in Orangeburg, S.C., two days before his 80th birthday, the school said in a news release. He came out of retirement to get his college education.After his military service, the Vietnam War vete…
46-year-old North Carolina sheriff's lieutenant graduates from college | News Channel 3-12
By Neydja Petithomme Click here for updates on this story BREVARD, North Carolina (WLOS) — James Dodson, a lieutenant with the Patrol Division for the Transylvania County Sheriff’s Office, graduated from Brevard College with his bachelor’s degree in criminal justice on May 10 at 46 years old. At 20 years of age, Dodson put his education on hold to begin working as a full-time police officer with the Brevard Police Department. In 2008, he beg…
46-year-old North Carolina sheriff's lieutenant graduates from college
By Neydja Petithomme Click here for updates on this story BREVARD, North Carolina (WLOS) — James Dodson, a lieutenant with the Patrol Division for the Transylvania County Sheriff’s Office, graduated from Brevard College with his bachelor’s degree in criminal justice on May 10 at 46 years old. At 20 years of age, Dodson put his education on hold to begin working as a full-time police officer with the Brevard Police Department. In 2008, he beg…
He graduated from college at age 79. A campus tragedy inspired him to enroll - TPR: The Public's Radio
The Vietnam veteran and former businessman got his diploma from South Carolina State University on Friday. He signed up for classes after hearing about the police killing of protesting students in 1968. The post He graduated from college at age 79. A campus tragedy inspired him to enroll appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio.
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