Jerry Wayne Wells

Background

Wells, Jerry Wayne was born on December 17, 1950 in Hodgenville, Kentucky, United States. Son of Lawrence and Margaret Evelyn Wells.

Education

Bachelor in History, Western Kentucky U., 1973; postgraduate, Southern Police Institute, Louisville, 1987; Master of Science in Criminal Justice Administration, Eastern Kentucky U., 1990; graduate, Kentucky Department Criminal Justice Training, 1993; graduate, Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy, Quantico, Virginia, 1998.

Career

Audio visual technician, police dispatcher, Western Kentucky U., Bowling Green, 1972-1974; police officer, detective and sergeant, Western Kentucky U., Bowling Green, 1975-1976; police officer, City of Bowling Green, 1976-1983; police sergeant, City of Bowling Green, 1983-1987; police captain, City of Bowling Green, 1987-1994; sector commander, captain, City of Bowling Green, since 1994. Part-time teacher police related topics. Also legal management researcher.

Achievements

• Jerry Wayne Wells has been listed as a noteworthy Police official by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member, graduate Leadership Bowling Green, 1989. Member Fraternal Order Police (treasurer 1981-1984, service award 1979, 81), International Association Chiefs of Police, Western Kentucky U. Alumni Association, Southern Police Institute Alumni Association, Eastern Kentucky U. Alumni Association, Leadership Bowling Green Alumni Association, College Law Enforcement Alumni Association.

Interests

• Avocations: racquetball, bowling, roller skating, reading.

Connections

Father:

Lawrence Wells

Mother:

Margaret Evelyn Wells