About Chief Kirkpatrick

Instructor Certifications

• C.R.A.S.E. Instructor – Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events
• Stop Stick Instructor
• Taser Instructor
• M.O.V.E/eCite Instructor – Mobile Officer Virtual Environment and electronic citation system

Technical & Investigative Training

• Confined Space Entry
• Traffic Homicide Investigator
• Dangerous Dog Investigator
• Hazardous Materials Technician

Leadership & Safety Roles

• Field Training Officer (FTO)
• Site Safety Officer
• Agency Information Security Officer
• SWAT Trained – Tactical readiness and team coordination

Chief Kirkpatrick has demonstrated an exceptional commitment to professional development and leadership in law enforcement, with over 3,000 hours of continuing education hours in various aspects of the field.

Career Milestones:

• 2017: Earned the Senior Officer Certification through the University of North Alabama and the North Alabama Police Chief's Association
• 2019: Achieved the Master Officer Certification
• 2022: Completed the 40-hour Certificate of Achievement in Police Management, awarded by the Alabama Association of Chiefs of Police and The University Partnership of Alabama
• 2024:
• Appointed to the Board of Directors of the Winston County E911 Communications District
• Completed the 80-hour Certificate of Achievement in Police Management, also through the Alabama Association of Chiefs of Police and The University Partnership of Alabama

Chief Kirkpatrick’s dedication to training and leadership continues to elevate the standards of service, ethics, and operational excellence within the Lynn Police Department and the broader law enforcement community.

Chief Kirkpatrick has completed an extensive range of leadership courses from respected institutions across law enforcement, emergency management, and professional development:

1. Leadership Principles – Regional Organized Crime Information Center
2. Southeastern Law Enforcement Executive Development Seminar – Federal Bureau of Investigation
3. Courage and Morale Leadership – University of North Alabama
4. Creating Vision and Strategic Direction – University of North Alabama
5. Middle Management – University of North Alabama
6. Executive Leadership Seminar – Regional Organized Crime Information Center
7. Leadership and Influence – Emergency Management Institute
8. Leveraging the Variables of Leadership – University Partnership of Alabama
9. The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth – John C. Maxwell Leadership Program
10. Field Force Command and Planning for Executives – Center for Domestic Preparedness
11. Crisis Management and De-Escalation Communication Skills – National Command and Staff College
12. North Alabama Leadership Pursuit – Paul Butler Leadership Series