CAYCE, S.C. – The City of Cayce proudly announces that Police Chief Dr. Bruce Wade has achieved a major academic milestone, graduating with a Doctorate of Criminal Justice & Criminology (DCJ) from Keiser University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Friday, September 12.
Chief Wade’s accomplishment adds to his extensive professional credentials, which already include a bachelor’s and master’s degree in criminal justice from Columbia College. His doctoral project, Implementations of Facial Recognition in Policing: A Systematic Literature Review, highlights his dedication to advancing public safety through research-driven innovation.
With more than 25 years of progressive experience in public safety and law enforcement leadership, Dr. Wade’s career reflects a record of service, integrity, and professional growth. He began his journey in 1998 with the South Carolina Department of Corrections before serving with the Latta Police Department and the Marion County Sheriff’s Department, where he rose to the rank of lieutenant…