Meet Kristal Turner
Pennsylvania State Police Lieutenant Colonel (RET)
Author, Educator & Police Training Innovation Architect
Kristal Turner brings decades of distinguished law enforcement experience combined with a visionary approach to police training and education reform. As a retired Lieutenant Colonel from the Pennsylvania State Police, she has dedicated her post-service career to transforming how law enforcement professionals are trained and developed.
Her work bridges the gap between traditional policing methods and modern, equity- focused approaches to community safety. Through curriculum development, policy innovation, and strategic advisory roles, she continues to shape the future of law
enforcement training across Pennsylvania and beyond.
Curriculum Development & Education
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Authored groundbreaking curriculum for Penn State Dickinson School of Law's Antiracist Development Institute
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Developed comprehensive policy frameworks for police academy modernization at Harrisburg Area Community College
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Shaped training standards for law enforcement professionals across Pennsylvania
First African American Female
Deputy Commissioner
FBI National Academy Graduate
Leadership & Advisory Roles
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Senior Advisor to IEM - Innovative Emergency Management
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Recognized expert in police training innovation and reform
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Strategic consultant on law enforcement education and policy development
Northwestern Police Command
Honarary Doctorate
25 Years Law Enforcement
Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC)
Academy Director
Through her pioneering work in antiracist training development and police academy modernization, Kristal Turner has influenced the education of countless law enforcement professionals. Her comprehensive approach to training reform emphasizes equity, community engagement, and evidence-based practices, setting new standards for police education in the 21st century.
