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

• Master of Science, 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 controlling and managing a budget of more than $27 million.

Additionally, Dr. Neely was in management for more than 15 years and is currently working in education, 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 in Public Administration, and a Certificate of Management and Leadership from the Georgia Law Enforcement Command College at Columbus State University. He is also a graduate of Saint Leo University’s Command Officer Management Program.

He has earned a Doctorate of Public Policy and Administration with a specialization in management and criminal justice.