Scott Umbarger

Scott Umbarger began their work experience in 1992 with the Springfield Police Department, where they worked for 25 years and retired as a Lieutenant. During their time there, they gained experience in various divisions, including Patrol, Investigations, Community Services, and the Special Response Team. In 2017, they joined the Republic School District as a School Resource Officer and later became the Director of Safety and Security.

Scott Umbarger attended Missouri State University from 1989 to 2009, where they earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) degree with a focus on Business Administration and Management, General. In addition to their formal education, they obtained certifications including ALiCE from the ALICE Training Institute in September 2016, and a Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) Professional Designation from the National Institute of Crime Prevention. However, the specific month and year of obtaining the CPTED Professional Designation certification are not provided.