Basic Law Enforcement Advisory Committee Meets at SGTC

March 10, 2026
Pictured (l-r) are members of the SGTC Law Enforcement Academy Advisory Committee Anthony Jackson, Sandhya Muljibhai, Josh Blake, Julie Partain, Katrice Martin, Cal Anderson, Eric Finch, Al Ross, Eric English, Jeff Gordy, Melissa Hollis, Brett Murray and Jim Mitchell.
Pictured (l-r) are members of the SGTC Law Enforcement Academy Advisory Committee Anthony Jackson, Sandhya Muljibhai, Josh Blake, Julie Partain, Katrice Martin, Cal Anderson, Eric Finch, Al Ross, Eric English, Jeff Gordy, Melissa Hollis, Brett Murray and Jim Mitchell.

South Georgia Technical College recently convened the advisory committee for its Basic Law Enforcement program on the Americus campus. The meeting was led by Law Enforcement Academy Director Jim Mitchell and instructor Josh Blake and brought together SGTC faculty and staff alongside area law enforcement professionals to review program developments and discuss current needs within the field.

Advisory committee members shared insights on a variety of topics, including potential curriculum enhancements, equipment and training resources, student readiness for the workforce, and emerging trends affecting the criminal justice profession. Their input helps ensure the academy’s training remains practical and aligned with real-world expectations.

Representing South Georgia Tech at the meeting were Campus Police Chief Calvin Hodge Jr.; Julie Partain, Vice President of Academic Affairs; Melissa Hollis, Administrative Assistant to the Vice President of Academic Affairs; Academic Dean Brett Murray; Institutional Effectiveness Director and Grants Coordinator Katrice Martin; WIOA Coordinator Sandhya Muljibhai; and Administrative Assistant Melissa Grantham.

Community and law enforcement partners in attendance included Major Anthony Jackson, Americus Police Department; Cal Anderson, Americus Police Department (retired); Chief Eric Finch, Montezuma Police Department; Major Al Ross, Americus Police Department; Lt. Eric English, Americus Police Department; and Jeff Gordy, Georgia P.O.S.T. Council.

South Georgia Technical College values the guidance of its advisory committees and continues to collaborate with public safety leaders to provide relevant, hands-on instruction that prepares graduates for successful careers in law enforcement and other public safety roles.

For more information about SGTC’s Basic Law Enforcement program, contact Melissa Grantham at mgrantham@southgatech.edu or 229-931-2716.

To learn about all of the program offerings at SGTC or to apply for admission, visit www.southgatech.edu. Through March 31, South Georgia Technical College will waive the application fee when the code MARCH26 is applied.