Carl L. Bennett, Jr.

Carl L Bennett

SUMMER FACULTY-INSTRUCTOR
EMAIL
PHONE
850-599-3670
OFFICE
Criminal Justice

 

Office Hours

Perry Paige Bldg. Room 416B

Monday/Wednesday/Friday • 1:20 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Wednesdays • 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Current Semester Schedule

CJL 4012 Penology • DAYS TBA — 9:05 a.m. - 9.55 a.m.
CCJ 4934 Senior Seminar In Criminal Justice • DAYS TBA — 10:10 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
CJE 4065 Police And Society • DAYS TBA — 11:15 a.m. - 12:05 p.m.
CCJ 3117 Theories of Criminal Behavior • DAYS TBA — 12:20 p.m. - 1:10 p.m.


About Me


Carl Bennett has over forty years of law enforcement experience and is a retired Major from the Leon County Sheriff’s Office. During his career, he provided leadership and experience in a variety of assignments including uniform patrol, criminal investigations, corrections, staff services and special services. He is currently serving as a reserve deputy at the Wakulla County, FL Sheriff’s Office.


Areas of Interest


  • Criminal Investigations
  • Corrections
  • Law Enforcement – Ethical and Professional Behavior
  • Community Policing 

Education


  • Florida Executive Development Seminar (FEDS) • 2006
    Session X
  • FBI National Academy, Quantico, VA • 1996
    (185th Session)
  • University of Louisville, Southern Police Institute • 1996
    Command Officers Development Course (13
    th Session)
  • Antioch University, Yellow Springs, OH • 1991
    M.A. in Criminology
  • Florida A&M University, Tallahassee, FL • 1976
    B.S. in Biology

 


Work History



Wakulla County Sheriff’s Office, Wakulla, FL 
  • Reserve Deputy • 2016 - Present
    Wakulla County Sheriff’s Office

Leon County Sheriff’s Office
1978 - 2012, Tallahassee, FL 
  • Major, Special Services • Jan 2009 - Jun 2012 
    Leon County Sheriff’s Office
  • Major, Jail Administrator • Aug 2001 - Jan 2009 
    Leon County Sheriff’s Office
  • Captain, Criminal investigations • Feb 1999 - Aug 2001
    Leon County Sheriff’s Office
  • Captain, Asst. Jail Administrator • Feb 1997- Feb 1999
    Leon County Sheriff’s Office
  • Captain, Staff Services • Sep 1995 - Feb 1997
    Leon County Sheriff’s Office
  • Lieutenant, Criminal investigations • Dec 1992 - Sep 1995 
    Leon County Sheriff’s Office
  • Sergeant, Criminal investigations Nov 1988 - Dec 1992 
    Leon County Sheriff’s Office
  • Sergeant, Uniform Patrol May 1985 - Nov 1988  
    Leon County Sheriff’s Office
  • Detective, Criminal investigations Mar 1982 - May 1985 
    Leon County Sheriff’s Office
  • Deputy, Uniform Patrol May 1978 - Mar 1982 
    Leon County Sheriff’s Office

Teaching/Training Experience
  • Instructor, Department of Sociology & Criminal Justice 2022 - Present 
    Florida A&M University, Tallahassee, FL
  • Instructor, Department of Sociology & Criminal Justice 2013 -2018
    Florida A&M University, Tallahassee, FL
  • Instructor, Department of Sociology & Criminal Justice 2004 – 2012
    Florida A&M University, Tallahassee, FL
  • Adjunct Instructor, Florida Public Safety Institute • 1992 – 2004
    Tallahassee Community College, Tallahassee, FL
  • Adjunct Instructor, Law Enforcement Basic Recruit 1996 - 2000
    North Florida Community College, Madison Fl

Academic Accomplishments



Community Involvement
 
  • Mothers in Crisis Board Member, 2000-2012
  • Turn About of Tallahassee Board Member, 2010-2012
  • Leon County Community Justice Board Member, 2002-2004
  • Against Drugs Against Violence Alliance Board Member, 2000-2005
  • Neighborhood Justice Center Board Member, 1995-2003
  • Alzheimer’s Project of Tallahassee Board Member, 1998-2004
  • Southern Christian Leadership Conference Board Member, Lifetime Membership
  • NAACP, Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast Committee Board Member, 1999-2012, Lifetime Membership
  • Big Bend Directors of Volunteers Association Board Member, 1995-1997
  • President and Board Member of Southern Police Institute Florida Alumni Association, 1996
  • Board of Directors for the John G. Riley Center and Museum, 2017-Present
  • Rock-A-Thon Fundraiser Member, 2000-2012
  • FBI – NA Alumni Association Member – National and State of Florida Chapters, 1996-Present, Lifetime Membership

Awards


  • 2012 Leon County Law Enforcement Distinguished Career Service Award, Committee of 99 2012
  • Certificate of Appreciation, John G. Riley Center and Museum 2008
  • Certificates of Appreciation, Mothers In Crisis 2002 & 2004
    Board Chairman 2004 - 2006
  • Certificate of Appreciation, Visions of Manhood 2002
  • James Hudson Citizenship Award, NAACP 2000
  • Black Achievers Award, NAACP 1995

Courses Taught At FAMU