Michael Wright is a former graduate of the Â鶹´«Ã½. He spent 4.5 years at the Pigeon Forge Police Department in Tennessee. Prior to that he spent 2.5 years with the U.S. Dept. of State as a Diplomatic Security Officer. He recently moved east of Cincinnati, OH with his wife, Dr. Shelby Wright, who recently finished her PhD. in Psychology (she’s a UC grad as well!).
His background is primarily in Patrol work as a police officer, but he is experienced in investigations, SWAT, protective details, interdiction, instructing police officers, and community relations.
Michael states that "My goal as a professor is to not simply teach to a foundational and measured standard. I wants students to go beyond that. I implore students to use their own thoughts, skills, knowledge, and most importantly their perspectives to challenge their self and others daily".
Michael has a Beagle/Boxer/Basset Hound named Samantha. His hobbies include hiking, cycling, kayaking, reading, cooking, traveling, and sports.