Police Science
Salina Tech’s three-semester Police Science program is designed to prepare students for entry into a variety of law-enforcement and related careers as security officers, corrections officers, and parole and probation officers.
Courses include “Criminal Procedures,” “Criminal Investigation,” “Criminal Justice Interviews and Report Writing” and “Law Enforcement Operations.”
The courses are taught by local law enforcement officers and attorneys — people with career experience in law enforcement and the courts — and are provided online to fit the schedules of busy people.
Plus, all credits earned in our Associate Degree in Police Science program will transfer to Fort Hays State University, where a student can complete a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice.
| Program Length | Program Cost | Degree Earned |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5 Years | $9,850 | Technical Certificate |
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Cassie McManigal
Cassie McManigal earned her Bachelor of Art degree in Criminal Justice and Bachelor of Art in Sociology from Kansas Wesleyan University and her Master of Science in Criminal Justice from Boston University. She graduated with the 222nd Basic Training Class at the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center.
Mrs. McManigal has been a dispatcher, police officer, Communications Training Officer and Lead Dispatcher with the Salina Police Department since 2010. She joined the Salina Tech Police Science program in 2018 as an adjunct instructor and in 2020 become the Department Lead and full time instructor.
Mrs. McManigal is a very passionate about teaching criminal justice and is excited to help mold the next generation of law enforcement professionals!
cassie.mcmanigal@salinatech.edu
785-309-3124
Eric Kruckenberg
Eric Kruckenberg is our second full-time Police Science instructor, coming to Salina Tech from the Lindsborg Police Department where he was a patrol officer, school resource officer and DARE instructor.
He earned his Bachelor of Arts in K-12 Education from Bethany College, and an M.Ed. in Neuroscience and Trauma from Tabor College. He is also a graduate of the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center, the University of Texas Southwestern Paramedic School, the Collin County Community College Fire Academy, and holds a Kansas EMT Certification.
He has served as a Firefighter, Fire Lieutenant, Fire Captain, Chief of Training, EMT and other positions with departments in Kansas and Texas.
eric.kruckenberg@salinatech.edu
785-309-3183
CONTACT
Contact the Police Science Enrollment Specialist with any questions or information regarding admissions requirements.
Erica Kruckenberg
785-309-3160
erica.kruckenberg@salinatech.edu