Caley Kelley — Instructor Profile

About Caley Kelley

Ms. Caley Kelley began her law enforcement career in 1995 in the United States Air Force Security Police. Serving on active duty for over 15 years, she held numerous positions, including K-9 Handler, Patrol and Criminal Investigations Supervisor, and Training Section Chief. She continues to serve as a Reservist and, when active, is responsible for managing police operations and overseeing more than 300 military police personnel at Joint Base Charleston, SC.

In 2011, Ms. Kelley delved into a new career path focused on Law Enforcement Officer Wellness and Suicide Prevention. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Human Services Administration, and in 2013, began working as a Case Manager and Community Educator for the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay, where she also worked with children and families at increased risk of neighborhood and family violence. However, it was not long before Caley was called back to the law enforcement career field, this time, as a forensic investigator.

In 2016, Ms. Kelley was hired by the Temple Terrace Police Department in Florida as their Crime Scene and Evidence Coordinator, where she managed the agency’s Property and Evidence Unit and responded as a Crime Scene Investigator on major cases. As a Certified Evidence Specialist through the Property and Evidence Association of Florida, Ms. Kelley secured fu1970 for and oversaw the remodeling of her Property Room, transforming a 1970s-era vault into a modern space equipped with state-of-the-art security and storage solutions. She also helped launch the agency’s first Body Worn Camera program, created the agency’s first Digital Evidence Technician position, and led her unit through three accreditation assessments by the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation.

In 2023, Ms. Kelley earned a Master of Science degree in Criminal Justice with a specialization in forensics, and in 2024, she accepted a contract position as a Crime Gun Intelligence Specialist supporting the ATF Tampa Field Division, in which she provided investigative support and conducted NIBIN entries for both federal agents and local agencies. Presently, Ms. Kelley works as an adjunct instructor at the University of South Florida, where she teaches courses in Forensic Investigation and is now excited to join the IPTM team as an instructor for our Evidence & Property Room Management course.