David E. Currey
Vero Beach,Florida
Summary
Strategic Chief of Police known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in community policing, crisis management, and law enforcement technology. Excel in leadership, communication, and decision-making, ensuring effective team performance and positive community relations.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief of Police
Vero Beach Police Department
Vero Beach, Florida
03.2012 - Current
- Responsible for the overall management and direction of the entire department.
- Responsible for the preparation and administration of the department’s budget.
- Ensure creation, implementation, review and revision of department policy and/or general orders.
- Provide or coordinate staff/employee training and career development.
- Provide staff assistance to the City Manager.
Interim Chief of Police
Vero Beach Police Department
Vero Beach, Florida
11.2011 - 03.2012
- Responsible for the overall management and direction of the entire department.
- Responsible for the preparation and administration of the department’s budget.
- Ensure creation, implementation, review and revision of department policy and/or general orders.
- Provide or coordinate staff training and career development.
- Provide staff assistance to the City Manager
Deputy Chief of Police
Vero Beach Police Department
Vero Beach, Florida
09.2005 - 11.2011
- Responsible for the efficiency and discipline of the entire department.
- Supervises the Operation and Administrative Bureau Commanders.
- Responsible for the preparation and administration of the department’s budget.
- Ensure creation, implementation, review and revision of department policy and/or general orders when necessary.
- Make recommendations on matters of hiring, termination, discipline, assignment and promotion.
Captain
Vero Beach Police Department
Vero Beach, Florida
01.2001 - 09.2005
- Supervision of more than 50 employees (including road patrol, investigations, crime scene, and property/evidence).
- Immediate authority over Lieutenants, Sergeants, and other supervisors.
- Provide direction or assistance when necessary to assure that the bureau’s departmental goals are achieved.
- Budgetary, evaluative, operational, and administrative responsibility for the Operations Bureau
- Ethics instructor for the Police Department.
- Safety Committee Representative for the Police Department.
Lieutenant
Vero Beach Police Department
Vero Beach, Florida
02.1998 - 12.2000
- Command and control uniform operations during an eight-hour shift.
- Supervise the daily activities of one sergeant, one corporal, five patrol officers, two traffic officers, and one marine unit officer.
- Represent the Chief of Police at City Council and School Board meetings when designated.
- Prepare the monthly report for the Police Department.
- Ethics instructor for the Police Department.
Member
Critical Response Team (CRT)
01.1991 - 01.1999
Sergeant
Vero Beach Police Department
Vero Beach, Florida
05.1995 - 02.1998
- Supervision of General Crimes and Special Investigations Unit.
- Investigation of crimes such as homicide, robbery, burglary, sexual battery, and theft.
Corporal
Vero Beach Police Department
Vero Beach, Florida
03.1994 - 05.1995
- Assistant supervisor for patrol.
- Routine patrol/calls for service.
- Arrest procedures.
- Field Training Officer.
Police Officer
Vero Beach Police Department
Vero Beach, Florida
01.1990 - 03.1994
- Routine patrol/calls for service.
- Traffic enforcement.
- Report writing.
- Arrest procedures.
- Field Training Officer.
Education
Florida Executive Development Seminar -
FBI/LEEDA
05.2004
Florida Police Chiefs Association - Executive Development Seminar
11.2002
Master of Public Administration -
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, Florida01.2002
Southern Police Institute - 104th Administrative Officers Course
University of Louisville
Louisville, Kentucky11.2000
Southwestern Law Enforcement Institute -
01.1999
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Criminal Justice
Stockton University
Pomona, New Jersey01.1989
Skills
- Budget administration
- Policy development
- Staff training
- Performance evaluation
- Crisis management
- Operational oversight
- Community engagement
- Effective communication
- Collaborative approach
- Team leadership
- Labor relations
Affiliations
- Member, Pi Alpha Alpha, National Honor Society for Public Affairs and Administration, Florida Atlantic University Chapter
- Florida Police Chief’s Association-Board of Directors (2014-2023)
- Commissioner for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation (2018-2024)
- Florida Police Chief’s Association-1st Vice President (President July 2026)
- Member, International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP)
- Member, Law Enforcement Executive Development Association-FBI/LEEDA
- Member, Treasure Coast Police Chief’s and Sheriff’s Association
- Board Member & Chairperson, Thrive-formerly known as Substance Awareness Center of Indian River County (2012-Present)
- Board Member, Indian River County Mental Health Collaborative (2023-Present)
Training
Advanced & Specialized Training Facilitator
Timeline
Chief of Police
Vero Beach Police Department
03.2012 - Current
Interim Chief of Police
Vero Beach Police Department
11.2011 - 03.2012
Deputy Chief of Police
Vero Beach Police Department
09.2005 - 11.2011
Captain
Vero Beach Police Department
01.2001 - 09.2005
Lieutenant
Vero Beach Police Department
02.1998 - 12.2000
Sergeant
Vero Beach Police Department
05.1995 - 02.1998
Corporal
Vero Beach Police Department
03.1994 - 05.1995
Member
Critical Response Team (CRT)
01.1991 - 01.1999
Police Officer
Vero Beach Police Department
01.1990 - 03.1994
Florida Executive Development Seminar -
FBI/LEEDA
Florida Police Chiefs Association - Executive Development Seminar
Master of Public Administration -
Florida Atlantic University
Southern Police Institute - 104th Administrative Officers Course
University of Louisville
Southwestern Law Enforcement Institute -
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Criminal Justice
Stockton University
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