Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast: Clark Pennington - Executive Director of First Responders Action Group (FRAG)

Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast

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Clark Pennington has dedicated his entire career to his passion for public service in the field of Law Enforcement and Education. He currently serves as the Executive Director of the First Responders Action Group (FRAG), a Veteran and first responder-focused nonprofit whose hallmark program, Veteran’s Justice Initiative, trains and works side-by-side with law enforcement agencies to recognize Veterans in crisis while avoiding the unnecessary criminalization of mental illness and substance abuse. FRAG is an initiative of The Verardo Group. Clark additionally is the Chief Operating Officer for The Independence Fund.

Clark previously served as the Chief of Police for the Matthews, NC Police Department after retiring from the Frederick, MD Police Department as the Commander of the Criminal Investigations Division and SWAT Team. He earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice from Mount Saint Mary’s University and a Master of Science Degree in Management, with a focus in Leadership Studies, from Johns Hopkins University. Prior to his employment with the Frederick Police Department, he served with the United States Army in the Military Police Corps for 6 years. He is a graduate of the Federal Bureau of Investigations National Academy, executive leadership program, Class #239, and PERFs Senior Management Institute for Policing, Class #79.

A great man who continues to give back to the brave men and women who serve.

Find Clark here:

https://www.fragheroes.org/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/clark-pennington-9b946641/

www.cjevolution.com

Patrick