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| Lt. Finley Carter |
The MSU School of Staff and Command is a prestigious 10-week school for police executives that focuses on leadership, problem-based learning, and building partnerships with the community to respond to crime, according to the college website. Being accepted into the program and successfully completing the rigorous course work is a significant accomplishment, police officials noted. In addition to successfully completing the program, Carter was selected by a vote of his peers to serve as president of the class. Carter addressed his classmates at graduation, encouraging them to tackle some of the tough issues facing policing today.
Wayne Police Chief Ryan Strong said Carter's accomplishments and the honor of being class president were not unexpected.
“I am very proud of Lt. Carter's accomplishments, but I am also not surprised. Lt. Carter is an incredible leader.
“He is well respected by me, his peers, his subordinates, and the community. The Wayne Police Department is lucky to have him as part of our team.
“I would like to congratulate him on the hard work and leadership he has shown today and throughout his career,” Strong commented.
Carter joined the Wayne Police Department in 2002 and was the first African American officer in the department. He has served various roles in the department and is currently in charge of the investigations bureau.
His additional duties include being the training coordinator, head of the firearms training program, FOIA coordinator, and Public Information Officer.
