Murray C Widener
Adjunct College of Arts & Sciences Criminal Justice Online
Biography and Expertise
Bio Dr. Murray C. Widener
Education
DPA – University of Alabama, awarded May 2005
MPA – Columbus State University (concentration of 18 graduate Criminal Justice hours),
awarded Aug 1999
BS – Criminal Justice- Columbus State University, awarded June 1989
Teaching Experience
2014 – present, Adjunct with Johnson and Wales University
Jan 2006 to August 2013, MPA program Troy University, Ft. Benning GA.
Oct 2002 to Jan 2006, Criminal Justice Troy University Ft. Benning GA
2010 – 2017, Lecturer for Columbus State University
Other Experience:
Other Experience:
I currently work for the Training division of the Columbus, GA police department.
I served a 3 year term with the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Law Enforcement Training Center – Glynco, GA. I was an instructor in the PTD – Division. (2020-2023)
I have spent a total of 20 years in Law Enforcement in Columbus GA., Including S.W.A.T, Training, and Patrol. I was the recruit coordinator, firearms instructor, and POST Senior Instructor.
I also worked in the private sector where I was an Insurance Investigator for six years.
Education
DPA – Doctor of Public Administration
University of Alabama
MS
Columbus State University
BS
Columbus State University