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Bernie T. Colon, MPA

Captain, San Diego Police Department

Bernie Colon, MPA

Captain Colon has been on the San Diego Police Department since 1989 working a variety of assignments in Patrol, Investigations, Administration, Internal Affairs and Training at all levels. He earned his Master’s degree in Public Administration from National University and has been teaching for over 25 years. As he nears the end of his professional career, he looks forward to continuing his teaching and passing on his experience to the newer generation of law enforcement leaders.

Degree Programs

Education

MPA - National University
BA in Criminal Justice - National University

Associations

FBINA
IACP
Pacific Islanders Police Officers Association
Law Enforcement Torch Run Council for Southern California

Certifications

FBI National Academy, Class 265
Situational Leadership Institute, Class 175
National Fire Academy
EMRTC, Explosives Class
Student Reviews
  • "Professor Colon was extremely helpful and active in the DB's and gave great feedback each week to make corrections on my project to ensure I was on track for the final. Colon also offered optional office hours if needed."
    -Summer '24 Student
  • "Professor Colon was fantastic. He provided very timely feedback on assignments and discussion boards. On multiple occasions, he gave me feedback during the discussions that I was able to use later that week in my assignment. I really appreciate him."
    -Spring '24 Student
  • "Professor Colon was very engaged at all times on the discussion board and would respond to every student, the only instructor I've had do that. He truly makes this his priority."
    -Spring '24 Student
  • "Professor Colon was awesome, informative, and a real treat to learn from. He was responsive, engaging, and encouraging on everything. It was a pleasure to get to know him and take this class!"
    -Summer '23 Student
  • "I appreciate Professor Colon's flexibility and I believe when you have folks teaching who walk in our shoes, they understand the times and challenges we face as working professionals. I am grateful for his expertise and just look forward to another course with him."
    -Summer '23 Student
  • "Chief Colon was a great professor. He may have been the most engaging professor that I have ever had on the discussion boards. The commitment and experience level that he gave and brought to the course was second to none."
    -Fall '22 Student
  • "Professor Colon was actively involved with the course and always provided positive feedback on the discussion board and assignments."
    -Fall '22 Student
  • "Chief Colon was a great instructor during this course, he engaged us in discussion boards and was alway available for extra help."
    -Summer '22 Student
  • "Chief Colon was an excellent instructor who was highly engaged during the discussion boards. I appreciated the fact that his responses and engagement were very practical and not purely academic. Essentially, he responded and dialogued as I would expect a fellow Department member or executive would."
    Fall '21 Student
  • "Chief Colon was very involved in all of the discussions and providing feedback with the assignments. I also liked that he provided various dates/times for the zoom meeting assignment. Overall he is one of the best professors of the program and I really enjoyed having him this semester."
    -Summer '21 Student
  • "Professor Colon was extremely engaged throughout the course. He provided great feedback and he was open to ideas and suggestions."
    -Summer '21 Student

Capt. Tim Gately, Redmond Police Department
MS-LEPSL Alumnus

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