Police Commander Benjamin A. Kelso Receives FHSU Alumni Achievement Award

July 16, 2025

Fort Hays State University will honor six outstanding alumni during the upcoming Homecoming weekend in September, with Police Commander Benjamin A. Kelso of San Diego receiving the Alumni Achievement Award, the university's highest recognition for graduates. Kelso has served over 35 years in law enforcement with expertise in areas including neighborhood policing, traffic services, homeland security, and team development, while also holding two advanced degrees from FHSU.

Who is affected

Benjamin A. Kelso and the five other alumni honorees (Michelle Dillard, Jeffery Curtis, Michael Slattery, Sara Brungardt, and Jacie Hoyt)
Fort Hays State University community
The San Diego community where Kelso serves as Police Commander
Local communities that benefit from Kelso's advocacy for community engagement

What action is being taken

Fort Hays State University is honoring six outstanding alumni during Homecoming weekend (September 25-27)
The university is recognizing Commander Kelso with the Alumni Achievement Award
FHSU is celebrating alumni who demonstrate exceptional service to their professions and communities
Commander Kelso is serving as an adjunct faculty member at the University of San Diego

Why it matters

The awards recognize exceptional service to professions, communities, and society
Commander Kelso's 35 years of exemplary service in law enforcement is being acknowledged
The recognition highlights Kelso's expertise in fostering collaboration between law enforcement and local communities
The honors showcase how FHSU graduates embody the university's "Tiger spirit" through their achievements
Kelso's recognition as one of San Diego's Top 50 Black Leaders of Influence in 2022 demonstrates his broader impact

What's next

No explicit next steps stated in the article

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