Episode 64: Tara Woods, Saint Leo Double Criminal Justice Alumna & Veteran of the Ocala, FL Police Dept.

In this episode of the Saint Leo 360 podcast, our guest is Tara Woods, a double alumna of the criminal justice degree program at Saint Leo University. She is also a longtime member of the Ocala, FL Police Department. During the discussion, Woods talked about:

• Her progressive career with the Ocala, FL Police Department and how she advanced through a number of roles over more than a 30-year career
• How she learned about Saint Leo University and the convenient options to earn her degrees
• The undergraduate and graduate degrees in criminal justice she earned from Saint Leo University and how these degrees benefited her career
• The unique programs she has developed between the police department and local community in her most recent role after returning to the department following a very brief retirement
• Her advice on how to succeed in any career and the importance of taking advantage of opportunities, even if they are not the most desirable at the time

Learn More about the Criminal Justice Degree Program Options at Saint Leo University

From associate through doctoral degrees, learn about all of the criminal justice degree options available at Saint Leo University at https://www.saintleo.edu/criminal-justice-degrees.