Mary Leal

1979 B.A. Sociology

2003 M.A. Applied Behavioral Science

Commander Mary Leal joined the Dayton Police Department in 1982, performing a variety of duties including those of a patrol officer and detective, as well as those involved with communication and conflict management. Due to injuries received in the line of duty, Mary retired on disability in 1989 but continued to teach in a variety of forums. In July 2003, she was appointed the first commander of the new Criminal Justice Training Academy at the Greene County Career Center.