Cory is a native of rural Kansas, earned his Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from Kansas Wesleyan University in Salina, Kansas. He began his law enforcement career in January 2009 as a Patrol Officer with the Junction City Police Department (JCPD). In 2011, Cory furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Science in Criminal Justice Administration from the University of Cincinnati.
He served in many capacities during his tenure in his profession and in May 2024, Cory was promoted to Assistant Chief of Police. In this role, he continues to advocate for officer wellness and is an active proponent of CALEA (Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies) Accreditation, a process that Junction City is currently undergoing in preparation for a mock assessment and the hope of obtaining accreditation in 2025. Cory was appointed to the International Association of Chiefs of Police Civil Law Enforcement/Military Cooperation Committee in March of 2025.
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