Two Cocoa Police Officers Graduate From Prestigious Developement Course
By Space Coast Daily // January 25, 2026
Lieutenant Mark Baaden and Lieutenant Bryan Stillwell

BREVARD COUNTY • COCOA, FLORIDA – The Cocoa Police Department proudly announced that Lieutenant Mark Baaden and Lieutenant Bryan Stillwell recently graduated from the prestigious Southern Police Institute Command Officer Development Course.
The Command Officer Development Course is designed to prepare current and future law enforcement leaders with the skills needed to manage complex organizations, make strategic decisions, and lead effectively in today’s evolving policing environment.
Lieutenants Baaden and Stillwell’s successful completion of this program demonstrates their dedication to professional growth and excellence in service.
This achievement reflects Cocoa Police Chief Collier’s strong commitment to succession planning and leadership development within the department.
By investing in advanced training opportunities like SPI, Chief Collier continues to ensure the Cocoa Police Department is well-prepared for the future, with highly trained leaders ready to guide the organization and serve the community.
The Cocoa Police Department congratulates both lieutenants on this accomplishment and looks forward to the continued positive impact of their leadership on the department and the community they serve.













