Robert Bowling

Army Officer

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Timeline
About me
Criminal Justice Teacher; Author; Public Safety Writer; Historian; Police Officer (Ret), NLEOMF Ambassador
Education
- Liberty University
  2023 - 2025
  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Criminal Justice
- University of Florida
  2014 - 2021
  Graduate Certificate Forensic Science - DNA/Serology 4.0
  The graduate certificate provides students with a strong foundation in serology, nucleic acid chemistry, the theory of DNA analysis, blood spatter analysis, and the interpretation of biological evidence.Two more courses are needed to complete the graduate certificate.
- Indiana State University
  2010 - 2012
  Master of Public Administration - MPA Public Administration 3.8
  The purpose of the MPA degree program is to prepare students for professional leadership in public policy and administration at all levels of government, and within nonprofit organizations. Curriculum components are designed to produce professional public administrators capable of intelligent and creative analysis, communication, and action in the public sector.
- Liberty University
  2021 - 2022
  Executive Certificate Criminal Justice 3.9
  Doctoral-level courses in Criminal Justice. This degree will be applied to the PhD program.
- East Carolina University
  1998 - 2001
  Bachelor of Science - BS Criminal Justice/Police Science Summa Cum Laude/3.9
  Activities and Societies: Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, Omicron Delta Kappa Leadership Honor Society, Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity, Golden Key National Honor Society, Member of the Student Judicial Board, Member of Pershing Rifles - ROTC's Drill Team, Alpha Phi Sigma Criminal Justice Honor Society The degree program prepares students for careers in the criminal justice professions or advanced study. Courses cover law enforcement, forensic science, homeland security, criminology, juvenile delinquency, law, corrections, transnational crime and terrorism, and organized crime,
Experience
- 1/120th Infantry, North Carolina Army National Guard
  Jan 1997 - Aug 2004
  Army Officer
  Enlisted Soldier 1997-2001- Air Defense Artillery - Stinger Missile System - Infantryman - Graduate US Army Airborne SchoolCommissioned Officer 2001-2004- Military Intelligence - Quartermaster
- City of Durham
  Jan 2002 - May 2008
  Police Officer
  Field Training OfficerCrisis Intervention OfficerBicycle PatrolBreath Test OperatorHonor Guard Team Member
- City of Fishers
  May 2008 - Nov 2020
  Police Officer
  Field Training OfficerCrisis Intervention Stress Management TeamCoordinator of the Fishers Police Honor Guard TeamHostage NegotiatorTraffic ReconstructionistSchool Resource Officer Department HistorianForensic Evidence Technician
- Expert Institute
  Apr 2020 - Oct 2022
  Law Enforcement Consultant
- M S D DECATUR TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT
  Jul 2020 - now
  High School Teacher (Criminal Justice) and Dual Credit Instructor
  Responsible for teaching the Criminal Justice Pathway which includes three courses: Principles of Criminal Justice, Fundamentals of Law Enforcement, and Corrections/Cultural Awareness. Advisor to the National Technical Honor Society.Dual Credit Instructor through Ivy Tech Community College.
- The Officer Down Memorial Page, Inc.
  Feb 2021 - now
  Historical Researcher
  Responsible for researching historical documents to find law enforcement officers who have been killed in the line of duty but have never been recognized. I also coordinate with the various departments, state law enforcement memorial committees, and the national law enforcement memorial, to get them recognized.
- Endeavor Business Media
  Nov 2021 - now
  Public Safety Writer (Officer Magazine and Officer.com)
  For the website, Officer.com, I write about items related to the history of law enforcement. For the magazine, I write about fallen police officers throughout history that have recently been discovered. These articles will appear in the magazine on a quarterly basis.
Licenses & Certifications
- Teaching License - Workplace Specialist II
  Indiana Department of Education
  May 2022
- Alice Instructor Certification
  ALICE Training Institute
  Jun 2019
  View certificate
- Advanced Group Crisis Intervention
  International Critical Incident Stress Foundation, Inc.
  May 2017
  View certificate
- Accredited Traffic Accident Reconstructionist
  Institute of Police Technology and Management (IPTM)
  Jun 2019
  View certificate
- School Resource Officer
  National Association of School Resource Officers
  Sept 2018
  View certificate
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Robert Bowling
  "Be Good to Each Other" Educational Grant Decatur Township Educational Foundation Oct 2022 Received a grant for a pedal kart to be used to teach students the dangers of impaired driving.
- Awarded to Robert Bowling
  Heritage Support Grant Indiana Historical Society Mar 2019 Received a second grant to further fulfill the mission of the Fishers Police History project. This grant was used to buy a printer and the PastPerfect museum software to catalog and keep track of all of the historical items within our possession.
- Awarded to Robert Bowling
  Heritage Support Grant Indiana Historical Society Mar 2018 Heritage support grants are for projects that will help Indiana’s local history organizations meet high-priority needs in areas of Collections Stewardship, Diversity, Equity, Access and Inclusion, Sustainability, and Planning. The grant was used to purchase display cases, mannequins, and other miscellaneous items to further the mission of the Fishers Police History project.
- Awarded to Robert Bowling
  Lifesaver Award Fishers Police Department Feb 2018 Received the award for helping save an elderly man's life who was in cardiac arrest. I performed CPR and used my AED which saved his life until medics could get there to transport him to the hospital.
- Awarded to Robert Bowling
  Heavy Hitter Award Fishers Police Department Jun 2015 Awarded for being the most productive officer within a six month period, based on arrests, citations, and calls for service.
- Awarded to Robert Bowling
  Officer of the Month Fishers Police Foundation Feb 2013 The selection for Officer of the Month is to recognize officers who give back to the community that is beyond the scope of our job duties as a police officer. I was recognized for my work in creating the Theodore Roosevelt Police Award for the Indiana chapter of the TRA. The award honors a police officer who is injured and is able to continue serving their department.
- Awarded to Robert Bowling
  Top Academic Graduate Durham Police Department Dec 2002 Received the highest GPA in the Durham Police Recruit Class
- Awarded to Robert Bowling
  Summa Cum Laude East Carolina University May 2001 Graduated with a 3.9 GPA
- Awarded to Robert Bowling
  Department of the Army Superior Cadet Award ECU Army ROTC May 2000 The second highest award given by the US Army specifically for ROTC cadets. The Department of the Army provides this award annually to the outstanding ROTC cadet in each battalion, who is also in the top 25 percent of their ROTC class and academic class.
- Awarded to Robert Bowling
  Award for Excellence in Military History US Army Center of Military History Apr 2000 Presented to a cadet who has demonstrated a strong interest in and acumen regarding the study of military history. The award is a joint project of the Association of the U.S. Army, in conjunction with the US Army Center of Military History.
Volunteer Experience
- Ambassador
  Issued by National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund on Oct 2022
  Associated with Robert Bowling
- Mentor
  Issued by Youth Mentoring Initiative on Sept 2017
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- Chaperone; Presenter
  Issued by Chinese Education Connection on Oct 2019
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- Guardian
  Issued by Indy Honor Flight on Oct 2017
  Associated with Robert Bowling