- Deputy Chief Kent Ray, University of Oklahoma Police (Norman Campus) kray@ou.edu ~ 405-343-7718
- Captain Jeremy Harrison, OKC PD, Jeremy.harrison@okc.gov ~ 405.834.9162
- Captain Matt Lindsey, OKC PD, Matthew.lindsey@okc.gov ~ 405.623.8512
- Captain Dan Sharp, OKC PD, Aron.Sharp@okc.gov ~ 405.630.9618
- Captain Jeff Spruill, OKC PD, Jeffery.Spruill@okc.gov ~ 405.412.2532
- Major George Schmerer, University of Oklahoma HSC Police Department, george-schmerer@ouhsc.edu ~ 405.306.2105
Location: Oklahoma City Police Department, OK
- Online Portion: October 15, 2021 – May 5, 2022 [240 hrs. Self-paced]
- Residency Portion: of the course: May 16 -27, 2022 [80 hrs., in person]
Total Seats ~ 50
Session 16 – Oklahoma City PD – May 16-27, 2022 | |||||
Week 1 – | OKC PD | Morning 8AM-Noon CST | Afternoon Noon-5PM CST | Confirmed | Live or Virtual |
Lt. Col. Wellington Scott (ret.) – Download Slides | May 16 | Introductions and Orientation | 10 Pillars of Ethical Leadership | confirmed | virtual |
Chief Mark Garcia (ret.) | May 17 | Developing the Leaders Around You | Developing the Leaders Around You | confirmed | live |
Chief Mark Garcia (ret.) | May 18 | Developing the Leaders Around You | AVATARS Assessment | confirmed | live |
Captain Sarah Rhodes | May 19 | Wellness with Break Out Exercises | Wellness with Break Out Exercises | confirmed | virtual |
Kenneth W. Davis, Ph.D., Deputy Chief Horry County Sheriff | May 20 | Addressing Recruiting and Retention Trends in Public Safety: The Leadership Key | Addressing Recruiting and Retention Trends in Public Safety: The Leadership Key | confirmed | virtual |
Week 2 – | OKC PD | Morning 8AM-Noon CST | Afternoon Noon-5PM CST | Confirmed | Live or Virtual |
Sgt. Robert Cook | May 23 | Challenge of Addressing the Mental Health Crisis for LE | Importance of Establishing Peer Support for LE AGencies | confirmed | virtual |
Anthony Normore | May 24 | Capstone Research | Capstone Research | confirmed | virtual |
Anthony Normore | May 25 | Capstone Research | Capstone Research | confirmed | virtual |
Anthony Normore | May 26 | Capstone Research | Capstone Research | confirmed | virtual |
Anthony Normore (virtual) Sherry Bass, Chief of Staff (Live) | May 27 | Capstone Presentations & Graduation | confirmed | virtual and live |
Team Lions
- Captain Jeremy Harrison, Oklahoma City Police Department
- Deputy Chief Kent Ray, University of Oklahoma Police Department (Norman Campus)
Team Tigers
- Captain Matt Lindsey, Oklahoma City Police Department
- Major George Schmerer, University of Oklahoma Police Department (Health Sciences Center)
Team Wolves
- Captain Dan Sharp, Oklahoma City Police Department
- Captain Jeff Spruill, Oklahoma City Police Department
We plan to take pictures at the graduation. Please complete the form below:

Deputy Chief Kent Ray, University of Oklahoma Police (Norman Campus) kray@ou.edu ~ 405-343-7718
I have been employed at OUPD for over twenty-five years. I am currently the Norman Campus Deputy Chief. In my current role, I am responsible for the daily operations of the Norman Campus Police Department. The University of Oklahoma has three campuses that fall under OUPD Chief Nathaniel Tarver (OCPD Retired). During my time at OUPD, I have served as a Patrol Supervisor, Departmental Training Officer, Field Training Coordinator, and Operations Division Commander.
I retired from the Oklahoma Army National Guard (OKANG) in 2013 after serving over twenty years as an enlisted field artilleryman and later as a field artillery officer in the 45th Field Artillery Brigade. I am an Operation Iraqi Freedom veteran.

Captain Jeff Spruill, OKC PD, Jeffery.Spruill@okc.gov ~ 405.412.2532
Captain Jeff Spruill is a second-generation Oklahoma City Police officer who joined the department in 2003. He spent much of his career as a patrol officer in the city’s central core, including a rotation in the Gang Enforcement Summer Initiative. Before becoming a supervisor, he also worked as a bike patrol officer in the Bricktown Entertainment District. Captain Spruill promoted to the rank of lieutenant in 2013 and became a patrol supervisor in the Santa Fe Division on the city’s south side, where he also supervised the division’s Mobile Command Post team. He moved from that assignment to the Hefner Patrol Division. |

Captain Matt Lindsey, OKC PD, Matthew.lindsey@okc.gov ~ 405.623.8512
Captain Matt Lindsey grew up in the Oklahoma City area and graduated from Mid-America Christian University in 2004 with a bachelor’s degree. While attending Mid-America Christian University, he met his wife, Samantha. The two have been married for seventeen years and have two children.
After graduating college, Captain Lindsey followed in his father’s footsteps and was hired by the Oklahoma City Police Department in October of 2004. He spent the first eleven years of his law enforcement career as a patrol officer on the southside of Oklahoma City. While working in patrol, he served as a Field Training Officer, Bike Patrol Officer and Control and Defensive Tactics Instructor.
In 2015, he was promoted to the rank of lieutenant. As a first-line supervisor, he was assigned to the Inmate Processing Unit, Santa Fe Patrol Division and Sex Crimes Unit. In 2017, he transferred to Internal Affairs and worked as an investigator. In 2021, he was promoted to the rank of captain and assigned to his current assignment as a shift commander at Springlake Division.

Captain Jeremy Harrison, OKC PD, Jeremy.harrison@okc.gov ~ 405.834.9162
Captain Jeremy Harrison is an 18-year veteran of the Oklahoma City Police Department. He is currently the Criminal Intelligence Commander and Tactical Unit (SWAT) Commander. Jeremy has had a wide array of experience as a police officer, including a patrol officer, street narcotics officer, internal affairs investigator, patrol supervisor, and watch commander.
In the spring of 2020, Jeremy had the opportunity to implement a new unit, the Violent Crime Apprehension Team (VCAT) to focus on reducing violent crime. VCAT started with 18 officers and three lieutenants. The unit made nearly 1,000 felony arrests and seized over 300 firearms during its first year in existence. VCAT played an integral role in protecting businesses and citizens during two nights of riots following the death of George Floyd in 2020. VCAT continued to support ongoing protests throughout the summer of 2020.
Captain Harrison has collaborated with other officers to propose and implement numerous changes within the police department. Some of these projects include creating a Reality-Based Training unit, a supervisory and leadership school for Captains and Lieutenants, and writing a guidebook for new captains and lieutenants. He also led the transition from paper to digital administrative investigations, department-wide formalized debriefs, and table-top exercises for field officers. He is currently in the early stages of implementing a Real-Time Crime Center.
Captain Harrison has been a resident of Oklahoma City his entire life and grew up as a member of the police family. His father is currently an Oklahoma City Police officer with 45 years of experience. Captain Harrison’s connection to the police department and community has driven a passion for helping the department move toward the cutting edge of law enforcement.
Captain Harrison received his master’s degree in Public Administration from the University of Oklahoma. He recently celebrated ten years of marriage with his wife. Together they love playing baseball and soccer with their two young sons. He is committed to serving God, loving his family well, and helping to serve the police department, which has provided a way to serve his community throughout his entire life.

Captain Dan Sharp, OKC PD, Aron.Sharp@okc.gov ~ 405.630.9618
Capt. Aron Daniel “Dan” Sharp is a 23-year veteran of the Oklahoma City Police Department. Capt. Sharp holds a BA in Criminal Justice with a Minor in Communications from Southeastern Oklahoma State University. Throughout his career, he has held assignments in patrol, undercover street crimes, Investigations, Internal Affairs/Professional Standards, Gang Enforcement, and Criminal Intelligence. As a lieutenant, he supervised the Gang Enforcement Unit then transferred to Southwest Division as a patrol supervisor. In 2016 he was assigned to the Criminal Intelligence Unit. He spent five years as the supervisor over the Intelligence Unit, which included the Computer Forensics Unit, Fusion Center Liaison Task Force Officers, FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force Officers, and Predator Interdiction Unit. As the Criminal Intelligence Unit supervisor, he collaborated with and developed relationships with federal, state, and local partners. |

Major George Schmerer, University of Oklahoma HSC Police Department, george-schmerer@ouhsc.edu ~ 405.306.2105
My name is George Schmerer, and I am currently a Major with the University of Oklahoma Police Department on the Health Sciences Center campus, serving as the Patrol Commander. I have been with the police department for twenty-two years, and have been blessed to hold many positions within the department, from patrol officer to my current position. Because of my wide experiences, I am acutely aware of the organization’s mission and purpose within the university and what that also means for the surrounding community we serve. For several years, I served as the supervisor for our Criminal Investigative Division, which is a tremendous source of pride for me. I have been able to work with many university leaders and department heads, as well as leaders in our community to create and maintain positive working relationships to serve our community. I have been very fortunate to mentor and guide officers who have a great desire to learn more and develop their skills, even when they are not assigned to investigations. I have also worked very closely with every supervisor within our organization to provide the relevant and timely resources and guidance, whether it was related to a case or to the organization’s needs. |

