Background
Benson, Bruce Lee was born on June 17, 1947 in St. Joseph, Michigan, United States. Son of Orval Lee and Viola Clara (Kolberg) Benson.
Benson, Bruce Lee was born on June 17, 1947 in St. Joseph, Michigan, United States. Son of Orval Lee and Viola Clara (Kolberg) Benson.
Bachelor of Science in Police Administration, Michigan State University, 1969. Master of Science in Criminal Justice, Michigan State University, 1971. Doctor of Philosophy in Administration and Supervision, University Michigan, 1980.
Patrolman Flint (Michigan) Police Department, 1969-1974, police sergeant, 1974-1977, police lieutenant, 1977-1981, deputy chief of police, 1981-1986. Director public safety Michigan State University, East Lansing, since 1986. Consultant in field; member faculty Michigan State University, Saginaw Valley State College.
Member faculty, member criminal justice advisory board Christian Science Mott Community College, Flint. Member advisory board Detroit College Business.
Member Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy Associates, Michigan Association Chiefs Police, American Society Industrial Security, Michigan State University Criminal Justice Alumni Association (national president 1985-1986), Crime Prevention Association of General County. Lodges: Arrowhead (president 1976-1977).
Married Margaret Catherine Eads, June 9, 1968 (divorced June 1983). Children: Rebecca, Daniel. Married Melinda Jo Castleman, March 3, 1984.
Stepchildren: Shayne Kelley, Gregory Kelley.
