Faculty member Vince Russo is a 30-year veteran of the Chicago Police Department starting as a patrol officer and working his way up to detective and Lieutenant. Ron Thompson is also a 30-year veteran of the force whose career includes stints as patrol officer and Lieutenant. The adjunct faculty includes a CPD Sergeant Detective, a CPD Sergeant and a Cook County Juvenile Court probation officer. In addition Mr. Russo and Mr. Thompson have served as instructors at the Chicago Police Academy. Daley College also offers a Portfolio Evaluation program, which allows officers already on the force to earn college credit through their police, private security and military experience.
College credit is required for certain promotions and special squad assignments.
The Excel program allows high school seniors to start earning college credit that applies towards the Criminal Justice program and is free to all Chicago Public School students. Persons wishing to apply must have at least 60 semester hours of accredited college coursework. Applicants also must reside in the City of Chicago. Applications are available at all Chicago Public library locations. Daley College, Wright College, Westside Technical Institute and Harold Washington College are part of the City Colleges of Chicago.