Holmes Beach, FL

• LIFE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY, Bachelors Degree in Theology, 2003-2007
• ANDREW JACKSON UNIVERSITY, working toward a Bachelor in Criminal Justice, earning 75 credits to date
• Florida Criminal Justice Executive INSTITUTE “2008 Future Chief’s Seminar “(36 hours) 9/2008
• B.I. NATIONAL ACADEMY, (Session 230) (400 hours) 2007
• FLORIDA POLICE CHIEF ASSOCIATION, Executive Seminar for New Chiefs of Police in 2006, (36 hour)
• B.I., Florida Executive Development Seminar in 2005 (36 hour)
• SOUTHERN POLICE INSTITUTE “COMMAND OFFERS DEVELOPMENT COURSE”, Session 36 (400 hours) in 2002-2003
• STATE OF FLORIDA CRIMINAL JUSTICE POLICE ACADEMY CROSS TRAINING, graduated in 1985 (160 hours)
• STATE OF FLORIDA CRIMINAL JUSTICE LAW ENFORCEMENT/CORRECTIONS ACADEMY, graduated in 1983 (400 hours)
• S. ARMY MILITARY POLICE TRAINING, attended July 20, 1979 – October 24, 1979 

CONTINUING EDUCATION (CEUs):

The following list includes advanced training and education courses I have attended.  Over 3,000 hours in certificates on file.

• Federal Emergency Management Agency, “ICS-100.c -- Introduction to Command System for Law Enforcement” (.2 CEU) 06/2022
• Federal Emergency Management Agency, “ICS-200.c Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response” (.4 CEU) 06/2022
• Federal Emergency Management Agency, IS-00700.b An Introduction to the National Incident Management System (.4 CEU) 06/2022
• Federal Emergency Management Agency, IS-00703.b An Introduction to the National Incident Management System (.4 CEU) 06/2022
• Federal Emergency Management Agency, IS-00706 NIMS Intrastate Mutual Aid an Introduction (.2 CEU) 06/2022
• Federal Emergency Management Agency, IS-00800.d national Response Framework, An Introduction (.3 CEU) 06/2022
• Florida Police Chiefs Association 69^th Annual Summer Training Conference (10 Hours) June 26-30, 2021
• Legal Issues Emergency managers need to know (3 hours) 33^rd Annual Governor’s Hurricane Conference (12 Hours) May 12-15, 2019
• Evacuation and Re-Entry Planning 33^rd Annual Governor’s Hurricane Conference (12 Hours) May 12-15, 2019
• Preventing Targeted School Violence-Enhancing School Safety-A Threat Assessment Model U.S. Secret Service / U.S. Department of Justice (4 Hour)
• Florida Police Chief Association 2019 Mid-Winter Training Conference (13 Hours) 01/2019
• International Association of Chiefs of Police 125 Annual Conference (14 Hours) 10/2018
• Florida Police Chief Association 66^th Annual Summer Training Conference (13 Hours) 08/2018
• 32^nd Annual Governor’s Hurricane Conference May 16-18, 2018
• Florida Police Chief Association 2017 Mid-Winter Training Conference (11 Hours) 01/2017
• Florida Police Chief Association 64^th Annual Summer Training Conference (14.5 Hours) 07/2016
• Public Records for Law Enforcement Training (3 Hours)10/2015
• Florida Police Chief Association 63^rd Annual Summer Training Conference (14 Hours) 06/2015
• Florida Police Chief Association 62^nd Annual Summer Training Conference (15 Hours) 06/2014
• International Association of Chiefs of Police 121 Annual Conference (18.5 Hours) 10/2014
• National Hurricane Conference (31.5 Hours) 04/2014
• Division of Emergency Management G402 Incident Command System “Overview for Executives and Senior Officials”12/2013
• Florida Criminal Justice Executive Institute, “Officer Discipline Class” (28 hours) 01/2012
• General Instructor Refresher (8 hrs.) 12/2011
• Sovereign Citizen Extremism (4 hrs) 08/2011
• Taser X-26 May 5, 2011
• Legacy Leadership for Turbulent Times (16 hrs) 03/2011
• Missing and Exploited Children Chief Executive Officer Seminar 11/2010
• Implementing LPR Technology in your Community 10/2010
• Florida Criminal Justice Executive Institute “Juvenile Sexual Offender Investigations” 09/2010
• Florida Criminal Justice Executive Institute “Discriminatory Profiling and Professional Traffic Stops” 09/2010
• Florida Criminal Justice Executive Institute “Domestic Violence” 09/2010
• Florida Police Chief Association “Officer Bill of Rights” 07/2010
• Florida Police Chief Association “Leadership Evolve or Die, Rock Solid Leadership, marketing your Police Department” (17.5 hrs.) 06/2010
• Florida Police Chief Association “Human Trafficking, Police Chief City Manager Relations, When Failure is Not an Option-Successful Leaders Make it Happen” (15 hrs) 01/2010
• Florida Police Chief Association, “Proactive Leadership Strategies, Coping with the Organizational Terrorist, Leadership Re-Think and law Enforcement technology: (11.5 hrs) 06/2009
• Florida Criminal Justice Executive Institute “2008 Future Chief’s Seminar “(36 hours) 09/2008
• Leadership for Missing and Abducted Children (16 hours) 09/2008
• Amber Alerts and the Media (16 hours) 09/2008
• Global Terrorism Domestic Extremism and the Dark Side of the Sunshine State (25 hours) 06/2008
• Florida Criminal Justice Executive Institute, “Officer Discipline Class” (28 hours) 05/2008
• Federal Emergency Management Agency, “ICS-300” (.3 CEU) 04/2008
• Federal Emergency Management Agency, ICS-400” (.3 CEU) 04/2008
• Federal Emergency Management Agency, “ICS-800 – National Response Framework and Introduction” (.3 CEU) 03/2008
• Federal Emergency Management Agency, “ICS-200 for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents” (.3 CEU) 03/2008
• Federal Emergency Management Agency, “ICS-100 -- Introduction to Command System for Law Enforcement” (.3 CEU) 03/2008
• Gang Development and Criminal Behavior – July 8, 2007, to September 14, 2007
• Leadership Manatee Class of 2005-2006
• International Association of Chiefs of Police, “Accountability Challenge: Making Your Supervisors Accountable” 09/2005
• Federal Emergency Management Agency, “ICS-700 – National Incident Management System” (.3 CEU) 08/2005
• Dealing with Difficult People (6 hours) 03/2005
• Florida Police Chief Association, “Preparing for Media Relations” (12.5 hours) 01/2005
• Defensive Tactics Instructor Transition (16 hours) 07/2004
• Firearms Instructor Transition (8 hours) 07/2004
• Aftermath of Trauma (3 hours) 06/2003
• How to Write a Policy (3.5 hours) 06/2003
• CMS Instructor Transition course (16 hours) 04/2003
• Accreditation File Preparation and Set-up (4 hours) 05/2002
• Accreditation Standards Review (3.5 hours) 05/2002
• Project Management (4 hours) 02/2002
• Accreditation Standards Training (3.5) 02/2002
• Preparing for the On-Site (4 hours) 10/2001
• Changes in Accreditation (3.5 hours) 10/2001
• Domestic Violence (3 hours) 08/2001
• Getting Started in Accreditation (2 hours) 05/2001
• Reaccreditation Training (3.5 hours) 05/2001
• Managing the Accreditation Process Course (16 hours) 06/2001
• Assessor Training Course (12 hours) 06/2001
• Human Diversity (8 hours) 11/2000
• Domestic Violence Training (3 hours) 08/2000
• Child Abuse/Juvenile Sex Offender Investigations (4 hours) 08/2000
• Developing Law Enforcement Managers/Police Executive Development (40 hours) 12/2000
• Certified Public Manager – Level II (28 hours) 05/2000
• Stetson College of Law, “Emerging Legal Issues in Law Enforcement Administration” (15 hours) 12/1999
• Advanced Training Officer Stress Awareness and Resolution Course (40 hours) 02/1999
• Police Internal Affairs Seminar (40 hours) 05/1996
• Investigative Interview Course (40 hours) 02/1996
• Hazardous Material course 05/1995
• Firearms Instructor Course (44 hours) 03/1995
• Administration, Management and Supervision of the Field Training Program Course (24 hours) 03/1995
• FCIC Basic Telecommunications course 11/1995
• Limited Access Terminal Instructor Course 1995
• Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act Course (4 hours) 12/1995
• Domestic Violence Course (8 hours) 01/1994
• Middle Management Course (80 hours) 04/1994
• Cultural Diversity Instructor Course (8 hours) 10/1994
• Motor Vehicle Courier Drug Interdiction Course (8 hours) 08/1994
• Police Traffic Radar Instructor Course (40 hours) 12/1994
• Mobile Digital Operator training (4 hours) 09/1994
• PPCT Impact Weapon Instructor Course 03/1993
• Instructor Techniques Course (80 hours) 04/1993
• Human Diversity Course (16 hours) 09/93
• Winning Strategies for Street Drug Interdiction Course 09/1993
• Field Training Officer Course (40 hours) 06/1992
• Defensive Tactics Instructor Course (80 hours) 07/1992
• Cultural Diversity and Sensitivity Training Course (8 hours) 10/1991
• Identi-Kit System Course 01/1990
• Homicide and other Death Investigations Course (40 hours) 03/1990
• Defensive Tactics Course (24 hours) 10/1990
• Injury and Death Investigation Course (40 hours) 11/1989
• Crime Scene Technician Course (40 hours) 12/1989
• Auto Pistol Transition Training (16 hours) 05/1989
• Hostage Negotiations/Barricaded Subject course (16 hours) 07/1988
• Basic S.W.A.T. Operations (55 hour) 10/1987
• Chemical Agent Theory and Practical Application Course 11/1987
• Law Enforcement Survival Training Course 03/1986
• Hostage Recovery and Extortion Techniques (16 hours) 04/1986
• Radar Operations Training Course (40 hours) 05/1986
• Fourth Annual S.W.A.T. Round-Up 11/1986 

POLICE EMPLOYMENT:

 HOLMES BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT, Holmes Beach, Fl                                     2013 – Present

 Chief of Police

LONGBOAT KEY POLICE DEPARTMENT, Longboat Key, Fl                                      2011 - 2013 

Captain
Hired as a Captain in the Patrol Division in March 2011
Direct command over Patrol, Responsible for Supervision of Field Training Officers Program, assist with purchasing and budget concerns. Oversee the writing of Department’s General Orders and Training Manuals.

BRADENTON POLICE DEPARTMENT, Bradenton, FL                                                       1985 - 2011
While at the Bradenton Police Department, have been assigned to the following areas of responsibility:

Deputy Chief                                                                                                                                2005 - 2011
Manage the supervisors of Detectives, Crime Scene Investigations, Street Crimes, Gang Unit, Narcotics Unit, Records, Communications, Information Technology, Property Evidence, Parking

Unit, Professional Standards, Hiring, Training and Accreditation Units.  Commander of Emergency Operations Center regarding natural and manmade disasters, legal issues and discipline coordinator, administrative negotiator for union (PBA) negotiations, assist in administering and preparing department budget, attend budget hearings, and prepare federal grant applications.  In preparation for State and National Accreditation, oversaw complete rewriting of Department’s General Orders. 

Major of Patrol Support                                                                                                                    2003 - 2005
Manage the supervisors of Detectives, Crime Scene Investigations, Street Crimes, Narcotics Unit, Records, Communications, Information Technology, Property Evidence, Parking Unit, Professional

Standards, Hiring, Training and Accreditation Units.  Commander of Emergency Operations Center regarding natural and manmade disasters, legal issues and discipline coordinator, administrative negotiator for union (PBA) negotiations, assist in administering and preparing department budget, attend budget hearings, and prepare federal grant applications.  In preparation for State and National Accreditation, oversaw complete rewriting of Department’s General Orders.  Instrumental in bringing Job Task Analysis to agency.

Major Accreditation Manager/Grants Coordinator                                                                     2001 - 2003
Initiated accreditation process and administered grants.  Agency received State accreditation status on June 25, 2003, and National status on July 29, 2006.

Major of Enforcement                                                                                                                           1998-2001
Managed supervisors of Patrol, Detectives, Special Investigations, Records, Communications, Property Evidence, Parking, Hiring, and Accreditation Units.  Prepared and administer department budget, attended budget hearings in place of Police Chief.  Prepared and administered federal grants applications.

Captain
While a Captain, held two administrative positions:                                                        1996 - 1998

Captain of Enforcement Direct command over Patrol, Detective, Special Investigations, Property Evidence, Parking, Communications, and Training Coordinator Divisions.  Served as agency’s Public Information Officer.

Administrative Captain Oversaw purchasing, prepared and administered budget, instrumental in preparation and administering federal grant applications, oversaw Maintenance supervisor, vehicle and building maintenance and administered special event applications within the city.

Training Lieutenant, Coordinator                                                                                                   1995 - 1996
Implemented and scheduled all in-service and mandatory retraining courses at Bradenton Police Department.  Brought new, innovative training to agency.  Kept and maintained all training records.  Responsible for supervision of Field Training Officers Program.  Also assigned task of Narcotics Eradication Team Commander.

Sergeant
While a Sergeant, held three positions:                                                                    1992 - 1995

Training Coordinator Implemented and scheduled all in-service and mandatory retraining courses at Bradenton Police Department.  Kept and maintained all training records.  Responsible for supervision of Field Training Officers Program.  Rewrote training manual which remains in effect to date, with minor changes.

Sergeant of the Crime Reduction Team Responsible for street level narcotics and community policing unit tasks.

Sergeant of Patrol Division Responsible for patrol tasks.

Corporal, Field Training Officer, Detective, and Patrol Officer                                               1985 – 1991
Held several positions during this time in the Patrol Division.  During the time in the Detective Division, worked Robbery/Homicide and assigned as backup I.D. Technician, as needed.

SARASOTA COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT, Sarasota, FL                                           1983 - 1985
Corrections Deputy Worked as a Corrections Officer at the County Jail.

MILITARY SERVICE:

 U.S. ARMY – Military Police      1979-1982
I achieved the Rank of E-4 and was Honorably Discharged in 1982

 Military Awards:     Good Conduct Medal
                                    Army Service Ribbon
                                    Humanitarian Service Medal (2^nd Award)

CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR EXPERIENCE:

Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Certified Instructor, teaching all General Subject, Defensive Tactics, and Firearms at Holmes Beach Police Department, Longboat Key Police Department, Bradenton Police Department and Manatee Technical Institute for the Police Academy.

MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:

I am a member of several professional organizations, which are listed below:

• International Association of Chiefs of Police
• Florida Police Chiefs Association (Member of Recruitment Committee)
• B.I. National Academy Association
• Tampa Bay Area Chiefs of Police
• Florida Police Accreditation Coalition (FLA-PAC)
• Business Network International (Former Vice-President)

AWARDS:

During my military and civilian career, I have earned many awards.  I have also received many letters of appreciation and commendations.

• Fitness Award – 2007
• Paul Harris Fellow (Rotary) – 2006
• Commendation Bar (Life saving efforts) – 1992
• Purple Heart (Shot in line of duty) – 1990
• Medal of Valor (Physically disarmed subject saving the life of fellow officer) – 1989
• Officer of the Year (Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons) – 1989
• Certification of Merit from M.A.D.D. – June 11, 1988

LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

I am well known, respected and recognized in the community as a leader.  Throughout my career, I have been very active as a volunteer in the community, as follows:

• Manatee Children’s Services, Board of Directors (Current President), 28^th year as member 27 years as President
• Manatee Technical College Law Enforcement Advisory Panel (Board Member )
• Florida League of Cities Law Enforcement Advisory Panel (Board Member)
• Fight Crime: Invest in Kids (Board Member)
• Kiwanis of Manatee, Board of Directors (Former President)
• Public Safety Coordinating Council (Board Member)
• City of Bradenton Grants Advisory Board (Former Member)
• Citizen’s Review Panel of Manatee County (Former Panel Chair)
• Manatee Juvenile Assessment Center (Advisory Board Member)
• Drug Free Communities, Central Bradenton Neighborhood Action Team (Former member and Chairman)
• Keiser University (Advisory Board Member)
• Hope Family Services, a domestic violence prevention/treatment agency (Former Board Member)
• Lifelink of Southwest Florida, Organ Donation Awareness (Former Board Member)
• Manatee Juvenile Justice Council (Former Member)
• Assisted in bringing the Job Shadow program (Gulf Coast Marine Institute program) to the City of Bradenton and businesses within the city
• Guest speaker at University of South Florida (Criminal Justice Seminar)
• The Salvation Army volunteer

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