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Dennis J. Bogusky, Jr.

Lake Placid

Summary

Highly dedicated and results- driven law enforcement professional with over a decade of progressive experience serving multiple positions within the Florida Highway Patrol. Proven expertise in traffic enforcement, DUI enforcement and complex crash and homicide investigations. Demonstrated leadership in supervisory roles, overseeing specialized units and mentoring personnel to ensure operational effectiveness and policy compliance. Known for a proactive approach to public safety, strong investigative acumen, and a commitment to enhancing roadway safety through strategic enforcement initiatives and inter-agency collaboration. Recognized for integrity, tactical decision making and the ability to lead under high pressure situations.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

DUI / ADU Sergeant

Florida Highway Patrol
04.2024 - Current
  • Selected as one of the original members of the newly formed DUI and Aggressive Driving Unit, a specialized enforcement squad designed to combat impaired and dangerous driving behaviors across high-risk corridors. Played an instrumental role in the unit’s development, operational planning, and deployment strategies, directly contributing to its rapid success and statewide recognition. Helped establish enforcement benchmarks and operational standards that have since been modeled by other regions. The unit’s performance metrics have consistently exceeded expectations, with DUI and aggressive driving enforcement statistics surpassing those of entire troops in certain areas of the state. The unit’s high visibility and targeted enforcement have significantly improved public safety, reduced crash rates, and served as a deterrent to reckless driving behaviors. Regularly collaborate with local agencies, prosecutors, and internal command staff to ensure cohesive operations and ongoing public impact.

Sergeant

Florida Highway Patrol
10.2022 - 04.2024
  • Responsible for supervising and directing subordinate personnel to ensure the effective performance of daily operational duties. This includes the execution and enforcement of all orders originating from General Headquarters, Troop Headquarters, and District Headquarters. The role requires maintaining the squad in a constant state of operational readiness by ensuring that personnel, vehicles, and equipment are properly maintained and prepared for duty. Additional responsibilities include conducting law enforcement patrols to uphold public safety and enforce applicable laws. The position also involves conducting various investigations, such as division vehicle collisions, use-of-force incidents, and initial injury reports, along with any other cases as assigned. Furthermore, the individual may serve as the Evidence/Property Custodian or Assistant Custodian, managing the secure handling, documentation, and storage of all evidence and property in compliance with departmental policies and legal standards.

Corporal (Traffic Homicide Investigator)

Florida Highway Patrol
10.2020 - Current
  • Responsible for responding to and investigating motor vehicle crashes resulting in death. Documenting scene evidence, conducting witness interviews, and pursuing any criminal act involved in the crash. Working with other investigators and the local State Attorney Office in preparing cases. Organizing and compiling information obtained from the crash, into a detailed report about the crash. Working with families of crash victims and keeping them informed on the status of cases.
  • Acting Traffic Homicide Sergeant October 2021- January 2022, April 2022- June 2022 Responsible for the oversight of active and cold traffic homicide investigations. Responsible for scheduling shifts including after hours on call shifts. Responsible for responding to high profile scenes and ensuring proper investigations, scene work, and warrants were being completed in a timely manner. Responsible for being available at all times by phone when an active fatality case was reported including after hours. Responsible for reviewing and approving cases being submitted by Corporals. Ensuring policy was being followed in the cases that were submitted by Corporals. Ensuring proper case assignment and follow up. Ensuring that cases were moving along in a positive manner to have them completed on time. Assisting Corporals with follow up investigations and inspections of vehicles. Ensuring proper evidence procedures were being followed.

State Trooper

Florida Highway Patrol
07.2012 - 10.2020
  • Investigate traffic crashes, criminal violations, misdemeanor & felonious offenses, enforce laws governing traffic, driver licenses, vehicle titling and registrations, and make arrests.

Education

Bachelor of Arts -

Southern Connecticut State University
01.2018

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Florida Highway Patrol Training Academy
02.2013

Associate's Degree - undefined

Norwalk Community College
01.2009

High School - undefined

Bunnell High School
01.2006

Skills

  • Leadership Qualities
  • Organization and time management
  • Training & Development
  • Problem solving abilities
  • Attention to detail
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Operational flexibility
  • Resilient decision making

Certification

  • Law Enforcement Officer Certification – February 2013
  • Interviewing Losers, Liars and Law Abiding Citizens - January 2014
  • ALERT Active Shooter Certification – March 2014
  • Arrest and Control Beyond BRC - November 2014
  • Field Training Officer - January 2015
  • General Instructor Techniques - March 2015
  • Advanced Report Writing- April 2015
  • Defensive Tactics Instructor- July 2015
  • Quick Response Force Member -2016- Present
  • Dangerous Drugs and Narcotics – August 2018
  • Basic Traffic Homicide – January 2019
  • Fire Arms Instructor – February 2020
  • Defensive Tactics Update – June 2021
  • Sergeant Leadership Course - December 2022
  • Fire Arms Instructor Update – November 2023
  • Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement – March 2024
  • Agency Inspector Course – February 2025

Timeline

DUI / ADU Sergeant

Florida Highway Patrol
04.2024 - Current

Sergeant

Florida Highway Patrol
10.2022 - 04.2024

Corporal (Traffic Homicide Investigator)

Florida Highway Patrol
10.2020 - Current

State Trooper

Florida Highway Patrol
07.2012 - 10.2020

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Florida Highway Patrol Training Academy

Associate's Degree - undefined

Norwalk Community College

High School - undefined

Bunnell High School

Bachelor of Arts -

Southern Connecticut State University

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