Saint Leo University

Areas of Expertise

Criminal justice, public policy, management and leadership

Education

• Doctorate, Public Policy and Administration, Walden University

• Non Profit Management & Leadership/Criminal Justice

• Masters of Science, with a concentration in Public Administration, Central

Michigan University

• Clark Atlanta University, Atlanta, Georgia

• Bachelor of Arts, Criminology, Saint Leo University

• Georgia Law Enforcement Command College-Columbus State University

• Command Officer Management Program-Saint Leo University

• Leadership Saint Leo-Leadership & Management Program

Experience

Dr. Phillip R. Neely, Jr., is a 22-year career law enforcement officer having served in

progressively responsible leadership and field positions in local law enforcement agencies.

His 22-year tenure as a Law Enforcement professional has afforded him an opportunity to

lead, train, and direct all functions of local government. He has experience of controlling and managing a budget of more than 27 million dollars.

Additionally, Dr. Neely was in management for more than 15 years and is currently working in education over the last 15 years, instructing classes, advising, and mentoring adult learners. The last six years of his law enforcement career entailed numerous roles in administration, managing, and supervising employees.

Dr. Neely's educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Criminology, Master

of Science, Public Administration and he received a Certificate of Management and

Leadership from Georgia Law Enforcement Command College @ Columbus State

University and Graduate of Saint Leo University Command Officer Management Program.

He has an earned Doctorate of Public Policy and Administration with a specialization in

management & criminal justice.