Arthur F. Brandstatter

Arthur F. Brandstatter retired after 45 years in Education, Law Enforcement and Military Service. Mr. Brandstatter received both his Master's and Bachelor's degree at Michigan State University in Political Science and Public Administration as well as being one of the first three graduates in Police Administration.

Mr. Brandstatter began his career with Detroit Police Department as a uniformed officer then joined the Army. After filling various positions in World War II he remained in the Army Reserves from 1946 to 1974, retiring with the rank of Brigadier General. In 1946 he became the Chief of Police for the City of East Lansing, Michigan. In addition to his duties as Chief of Police, he became a faculty member for the School of Criminal Justice at Michigan State University. From 1947 to 1976, Mr. Brandstatter was a full time Professor and Director for the School of Criminal Justice.

Upon retiring from Michigan State University, Brandstatter was selected to be the Director of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (F.L.E.T.C.) in Glynco, Georgia. He filled this position from 1976 to 1982. In 1982 he was appointed Special Assistant to the Assistant Secretary of Treasury to advise and coordinate a plan designed to establish a National Center for State and Local Law Enforcement Training at Glynco, Georgia.