Key West The Newspaper

Lieutenants Areaka Jewell and Joe Tripp completed the Southern Police Institute’s Command Officer Development course in Ft. Lauderdale. This challenging ten week course better prepares upper level managers for practical law enforcement management.

The Key West Police Department is continuously improving through training and seeking improved ways to protect and serve. This course provides improved skills for enhanced communication within the Department. It hones the officers’ skills for better management practices, enabling them to make the Department more efficient and effective.

Capt. Sean Brandenburg and Chief Donie Lee – both graduates of the program – joined Lieutenants Jewell and Tripp for the graduation ceremony.