Staff and Adjunct Faculty
Staff
Vice President, The Center for American and International Law
Director, Institute for Law Enforcement Administration
gsmith@cailaw.org
+1.972.244.3430
As Vice President for Law Enforcement Education and Director of the Institute for Law Enforcement Administration (ILEA), Mr. Smith is responsible for the overall management, operations and curriculum development. He provides general oversight of the Schools of Leadership, Center for Law Enforcement Ethics and the Law Enforcement Technical Assistance Program. He assures program quality and organizational/educational stability through development and implementation of standards and controls, systems and procedures, and regular evaluation.
The ILEA is one of the nation’s premier learning centers for law enforcement executives, managers and supervisors. For more than fifty years, the Institute has worked to prepare course participants for today’s challenging management and ethical issues. Its programs and services focus on adapting successful private-sector models to set a standard of excellence for law enforcement.
Prior to his appoint as Director, Gregory served the ILEA for more than 17 years. He promoted to the rank of Associate Director and was the administrator of School of Executive Leadership, the Schools of Police Supervision and Diversity Education Programs. He is also responsible for developing and conducting in-service police training programs for multiple agencies throughout the United States and Canada.
From 1990-1999, Mr. Smith served as a Texas Peace Officer with the Baylor University-Medical Police Department in Dallas, Texas. He served in Patrol and managed the Crime Prevention and Community Services Section. He was instrumental in establishing numerous programs designed to reduce crime, prevent workplace violence and mediate workplace and community disputes for the Baylor Health Care System.
Gregory served more than 21 years with the United States Army and the United States Army Reserve. His military career began with his enlistment into the Indiana National Guard in 1981, where he served as a Cavalry Scout and Military Police Officer. During his career he progressed in ranks from Private to Major, and has held numerous positions in the Infantry Corps at Company, Battalion, Brigade and Theater levels.
In the area of professional development, Mr. Smith has coauthored a book on diversity communication, Navigating Diversity: An Advocates Guide Through the Maze of Race, Gender, Religion and More. He is also a Qualified Administer of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (M.B.T.I.), and a National Training Associate with the Insight Learning Foundation.
In his hometown, Mr. Smith has served on the City of Arlington=s Youth and Families Board; the Arlington Independent School District=s Financial Review Committee; and is currently an active football coach, basketball referee and Central Branch Advisory Board Member with the YMCA. Mr. Smith is a graduate of the 53rd School of Police Supervision of the Southwestern Law Enforcement Institute and the Leadership in Police Organizations Course, sponsored by the International Association of Chiefs of Police.
Gregory holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology from Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana, with Minors in Multi-Cultural Education and Military Science. He also holds a Master of Arts degree in Sociology, (specializing in Social Psychology) from the University of Texas at Arlington.
Deputy Director, Institute for Law Enforcement Administration
mclem@cailaw.org
+1.972.244.3405
Matt Clem joined ILEA as Deputy Director on December 31, 2021. Captain Clem retired from the North Richland Hills Police Department in October 2019 after serving 24 years. He began with the NRHPD in 1995 as a police officer where he later served as a Field Training Officer and Police Instructor. Matt began work as a Detective in 2000 until his promotion to Sergeant in 2002, serving in the Patrol Section and Community Services Section. Matt later promoted to the ranks of Lieutenant in 2009 and Captain in 2014. During his career, Matt also served as Defensive Tactics Instructor, Hostage Negotiator (Team Leader), and the Department's first and only instructor certified by the Institute for the Prevention of In-Custody Deaths (IPICD) to teach on the topic of Excited Delirium and Agitated Chaotic Events. Matt founded the Department’s Critical Incident Stress Management Team in 2004, serving as Team Leader for over 12 years, and helped create the Department's Volunteer Patrol program, Police Chaplaincy team, and Intimate Partner Violence response protocols.
Mr. Clem holds a Master Peace Officers License and is a Texas Commission on Law Enforcement licensed instructor. Mr. Clem is a graduate of the Advanced Management College at the Institute for Law Enforcement Administration, the Senior Management Institute for Police (PERF), and holds a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Master of Arts in Criminology & Criminal Justice, both from the University of Texas at Arlington.
Executive-in-Residence, Institute for Law Enforcement Administration
fbradford@cailaw.org
+1.972.244.3435
Frank Bradford, III joined the Institute for Law Enforcement Administration in February of 2022 as Lecturer of law enforcement leadership and ethics programming.
Mr. Bradford retired from the Richardson Police Department as their Crime Prevention Sergeant after 27 years of service. He started his law enforcement career in 1992 and served as a Field Training Officer, S.W.A.T Team Member, Negotiator, In-Service Instructor, School Resource Officer and Community Liaison Officer.
As a first line supervisor, Frank was a driving force within the Richardson PD, exemplifying and modeling successful leadership within his purview. In 2016, he was awarded Supervisor of the Year by the department, his peers and police volunteers for his team building and leadership style.
Even prior to his evolution as a law enforcement officer, Frank had a keen interest in communication and leadership within various types of organizations. He first honed his conflict resolution and customer service skills during a previous career in the airline industry. These interests and his formal/informal leadership led him to explore, through academia, organizational behavior and the psychology of leadership. He developed teaching, strategic management and interpersonal communication skills while serving at Faith Based and Non-Profit Organizations. As an officer, he had the opportunity to share his perspective on leadership within the Richardson PD as well as with various businesses, religious and educational institutions.
Frank earned a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas; a Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies, with an emphasis in Organizational Behavior from the University of Texas at Dallas; and a Master of Arts in Christian Leadership from Criswell College in Dallas, Texas.
Scholar-in-Residence, Institute for Law Enforcement Administration
mstallo@cailaw.org
+1.972.244.3433
Dr. Stallo joined the Institute for Law Enforcement Administration September 1, 2020 as Scholar-in-Residence. He also currently serves as a Lecturer, Criminal Justice with the University of North Texas at Dallas.
Mark was hired by the Dallas Police Department in October 1979. He was assigned to patrol, recruiting, crime analysis, financial crimes, homeland security, planning and the Caruth Police Institute CPI. He retired from DPD as a lieutenant in January 2017 and was assigned for his last four years as the department liaison with the Caruth Police Institute. He taught leadership and worked on basic research issues. Mark earned a master’s degree in management and administrative science, master and a Ph.D. degree in Public Affairs from the University of Texas at Dallas.
Mark earned a master’s degree in management and administrative science, master and a Ph.D. degree in Public Affairs from the University of Texas at Dallas.
Manager of Operations, Institute for Law Enforcement Administration
csaddler@cailaw.org
+1.972.244.3447
Claudia Saddler joined CAIL as a staff assistant working with the Institute for Transnational Arbitration from May 2021 until September 2022, when she began working with ILEA. Before joining CAIL, Claudia built her career around meeting/convention planning, education, and hospitality for several organizations, including The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Jane's Information Group, The Association of Trial Lawyers of America, Legends Hospitality at The Star and Toyota Stadium. She has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and a minor in Psychology from The American University in Washington, D.C.
Program Coordinator, Institute for Law Enforcement Administration
ssailer@cailaw.org
+1.972.244.3432
Stephanie Sailer joined CAIL as the ILEA Program Coordinator in August 2023. Before joining CAIL, Stephanie built her career in emergency services support roles at the City of Plano from 2014-2023. From 2014-2017, she worked at Plano Police Department as Administrative Assistant in the CID unit where she provided general support to detectives, maintained records, and assisted in case preparation. In 2017, Stephanie was promoted to Plano Fire-Rescue as Senior Administrative Assistant in the Fire Marshal’s office. Her responsibilities included managing the fire inspection scheduling and plan review system and administrative assistance with arson cases. Most recently as Fire Research Analyst, Stephanie was responsible for all Fire/EMS data and accreditation projects. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from Louisiana State University in Shreveport.
Adjunct Faculty
- Michael Alexander, B.A., The Lion Institute; Chief (former), Corinth Police Dept., TX
- Roy E. Alston, Ph.D., Vice President Security, CHRISTUS Health, Lieutenant (Ret.), Dallas Police Dept., TX
- Gregory Anderson, M.S., On-Target Solutions Group; Chief (Ret.), Oak Forest Police Dept., IL
- Patricia L. Bates, B.A., Diversity Consultant, Dallas, TX
- Theron L. Bowman, Ph.D., Deputy City Manager (Ret.), City of Arlington, TX
- Paul Boyles, M.A., Lieutenant, Lexington Police Dept., KY
- Scott Brewer, B.A., Assistant Chief, Prosper Police Dept., TX
- James L. Capra, M.Ed., CEO and Founder, Front Line Leadership Group, Argyle, TX
- Galia Cohen, Ph.D., Director of the Division of Public Administration and Assistant Professor, School of Criminology, Criminal Justice and Strategic Studies, Tarleton State University, Fort Worth, TX
- Nick Daugherty, B.A., President, Serve & Protect Financial Texas, Sergeant (Ret.), Grand Prairie Police Dept., TX
- Alejandro (Alex) del Carmen, Ph.D., Professor and Director, Tarleton State University, Fort Worth, TX
- Scott Donaldson, M.S., Director, Law Enforcement Academy, Collin College, McKinney, TX
- Vernell Dooley, M.P.A., Commander, Midlothian Police Dept., TX
- Joe H. Ellenburg, B.S., Assistant Chief, McKinney Police Dept., TX
- Eric J. Fritsch, Ph.D., Chair, Department of Criminal Justice, University of North Texas, Denton, TX
- Gerald W. Garner, M.S., Chief, Corinth Police Dept., TX
- Jeffrey Garner, M.S., Captain, North Richland Hills Police Dept., TX
- David Golden, M.P.A., Senior Intelligence Officer, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, TSA, Dallas, TX
- Andrew Harvey, M.S., Chief, Pharr Police Dept., TX
- Brian Harvey, B.S., Chief, Allen Police Dept., TX
- Lauretta Hill, M.S., Commissioner, Public Safety and Security, Dallas County Community College District Police Dept., TX
- David N. James, B.S., Law Enforcement Leadership & Management Consulting, Chief (Ret.), Carrollton Police Dept., TX
- Gregory K. Jones, B.S., Training Manager, Baylor Health Care System DPS, Dallas, TX
- John Jones, Ph.D., Professor (Ret.), Law and Justice Centre, Sir Sanford Fleming College, Ontario, Canada
- J. Eric Kowalczyk, B.S., The ENVIA Group, PIO (Ret.), Baltimore Police Dept., MD
- Douglas Kowalski, M.S., Chief, Prosper Police Dept., TX
- John Lawton, M.S., Chief, Dallas ISD Police Dept., TX
- Nin Leung, B.A., Sergeant, York Police Service, Canada
- Timothy J. Longo, Sr., J.D., Chief, University of Virginia Police Dept., VA
- Tarrick McGuire, M.A., Lieutenant, Arlington Police Dept., TX
- Thomas E. Meloni, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Western Illinois University, IL
- Michael J. Mirarchi, J.D., Attorney and Employment Law Consultant, Mirarchi Management Group, Plano, TX
- Catherine J. Nanton, M.A., Professor, Fanshawe College, Ontario, Canada
- Colin Nanton, M.A., Interactive Training Solutions; Chaplain, Woodstock Police Service, Ontario, Canada
- Judy Pal, M.A., 10-8 Communications, Advisor to the Police Commissioner (Ret.), New York Police Dept.
- Carl Pendleton, M.Ed., Lieutenant, Norman Police Dept., OK
- Coby Pewitt, Ph.D., Assistant Chief, Richardson Police Dept., TX
- Daniel T. Primozic, Ph.D., Dean of Instruction, University of New Mexico
- Ruben A. Puente, M.A., Assistant Director, The University of Texas System Police, Austin, TX
- John M. Ray, Ph.D., Division Director, Law Enforcement & Security Training, Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX), TX
- Brian G. Redburn, J.D., Assistant Chief, Irving Police Dept., TX
- Patt Scheckel-Hollingsworth, B.A., Police Academy Manager, North Central Texas Council of Governments, Arlington, TX
- Deena Siddiqi, B.A., Principal, Third Eye Cultural Insights
- Jonathan Skertich M.S., Lieutenant, Frisco Police Dept., TX
- Rick Smith, Ph.D., Senior Lecturer, University of Texas at Arlington, TX
- Warren Spencer, J.D., Attorney, Euless, TX
- Darren M. Stevens, M.B.A., Assistant Chief, Frisco Police Dept., TX
- Mac Tristan, B.S., Chief (Ret.), Coppell Police Dept., TX
- Joe C. Tooley, J.D., Attorney, Rockwall, TX
- Leah Wilson, M.S., Sergeant, Southlake Police Dept., TX
- Lacy Wolff, M.S., Health Promotion Administrator, Employees Retirement System of Texas, Austin, TX
- John D. Wong, Ph.D., Freelance Public Sector Economics, Budgeting, and Financial Management Consultant, Wichita, KS
- La’Evening Woodard, B.A., Director, Richardson ISD Security & Safety Dept., TX