Lieutenant Rutledge has more than twenty years in law enforcement working in corrections and patrol.  He was a hostage negotiator, traffic homicide investigator, school resource officer, and a community police officer, to name a few.  Lt. Rutledge has more than 20 years teaching criminal justice with the last six years here at St. Augustine High School.

The program has grown and changed over the last six years.  In 2022-2023, the seniors will be able to choose from several courses.  Public Service Officer, Code Enforcement Officer, Accredited Legal Professional, and 911 Telecommunicator.  Mr. Rutledge teaches the sophomores also and they experience what the patrol officer does on the street.

If you have any questions please email me at [email protected] or call me at 904-547-8841.