William Pallozzi earned a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from UNG in 1988.
Pallozzi served as secretary of the Maryland Department of State Police, which he joined in 1989, from 2015-20 before retiring. He was only the third superintendent in 94 years to have held every rank in the department. Pallozzi also served 15 years in the Army Reserves.
"I chose UNG because my father often traveled to the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Glynco, Georgia to visit his agents while training. He became friends with a senior staff member who had two sons who had attended there and loved it," Pallozzi said. "My father asked me to try the school, and I thought he was crazy. But after visiting the campus and talking with several students, I decided to give it a try. Once I went through FROG Week and made some friends, I was hooked."
UNG prepared him for his career in law enforcement by making him the leader he is today. The Corp of Cadets gave him a foundation in leadership, discipline, teamwork and the pursuit of excellence.
"My advice to current or potential UNG students would be to take advantage of everything the school has to offer. It is no accident that so many successful people got their start at UNG," he said. "The school is a special place and has produced great leaders in so many professions, not just the military."
