Law enforcement veteran with over 24+ years of loyal, committed service to the community of Highlands County; Over 17 years of supervisory experience in the areas of School Resource, Road Patrol, Agriculture, Aviation, Environmental, K9 Operations, and specialty events. Energetic, result-oriented with a strong track record of supervising successful specialty units and patrol squads.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
School Resource Unit Lieutenant
Highlands County Sheriff's Office
07.2021 - Current
Supervised 22 sworn school resource deputies and 4 crossing guards responsible for safety and security for over 12 thousands students on 18 campuses.
Maintained strong working relationships between the Highlands County Sheriff's Office and School Board of Highlands County.
Developed strategic plans to achieve departmental goals, aligning resources and personnel effectively.
Managed personnel for optimal productivity, ensuring proper training and adherence to protocols.
Created the first HCSO Reunification Team to partner with our schools to safely reunite students with guardians during a critical incident.
Started the fist Explorer Academy which provides hands on training for cadets provided by resident experts at the Highlands County Sheriff's Office.
Patrol Lieutenant
Highlands County Sheriff's Office
01.2018 - 07.2021
Watch Commander over a Patrol Shift.
Assisted with the initiation of the "Sheriff's Targeted Enforcement Project" (STEP) Model, where a traffic safety initiative was conducted to reduce traffic crashes and related fatalities, which resulted in significant decreases in traffic crashes and traffic related fatalities.
Currently the Highlands County Sheriff's Office Chairman of the first official Highlands County Traffic Safety Team.
Worked with Highlands County Sheriff's Office Grant Writer, Rob Reed on a grant offered through the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for an $85,000.00 Grant for the Municipality of Avon Park in relation to traffic safety.
Incident Commander and law enforcement event coordinator for both Integrity Multi Sport Triathlon and Heartland Triathlon.
Successfully completed the Leadership Highlands program class of 2020.
Agiculture/K9 Sergeant
Highlands County Sheriff's Office
01.2011 - 01.2018
Responsible for the supervision and training of 8 K9 Teams which includes both full services and single purpose police dogs, where the certification standards have been maintained at the state and national level.
Certified Patrol K9 Handler, dual certified in narcotics detection.
Responsible for managing and growing the already established K9 Fund. Since 2011, the K9 Fund has grown in excess of $40,000.00 donation from fund raisers, hosting the 2013 USPCA Region1 Field Trials, and individuals from our community.
Implemented the first in-house FDLE 480 Hour Patrol K9 Course in Highlands County.
Responsible for budget management within the Specialized Service Division.
Responsible for supervision of the Agriculture Unit consisting of 5 AG Deputies which includes the Aviation and Marine Units.
Responsible for the supervision of the small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS) program that has recently been implemented.
Served 13 years with the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team.
Patrol Sergeant
Highlands County Sheriff's Office
01.2008 - 01.2011
Responsible for the supervision and management of law enforcement personnel at the district level.
Agriculture/K9 Deputy
Highlands County Sheriff's Office
09.2001 - 01.2008
Responsible for training and handling a single purpose tracking canine.
Responsible for investigating agriculture related crimes in our county.
Patrol Deputy
Highlands County Sheriff's Office
04.2000 - 09.2001
Volunteer Mounted Unit
Highlands County Sheriff's Office
01.1998 - 01.2004
Volunteer unit comprised of equestrians trained
in search and rescue.
Education
MBA - Masters in Business Administration
Warner Southern University
12.2004
Bachelor of Science - Criminology/Minor in Psychology
Florida State University
04.2000
Associate of Arts -
South Florida State College
07.1998
High School Diploma -
Avon Park High School
06.1996
Timeline
School Resource Unit Lieutenant
Highlands County Sheriff's Office
07.2021 - Current
Patrol Lieutenant
Highlands County Sheriff's Office
01.2018 - 07.2021
Agiculture/K9 Sergeant
Highlands County Sheriff's Office
01.2011 - 01.2018
Patrol Sergeant
Highlands County Sheriff's Office
01.2008 - 01.2011
Agriculture/K9 Deputy
Highlands County Sheriff's Office
09.2001 - 01.2008
Patrol Deputy
Highlands County Sheriff's Office
04.2000 - 09.2001
Volunteer Mounted Unit
Highlands County Sheriff's Office
01.1998 - 01.2004
MBA - Masters in Business Administration
Warner Southern University
Bachelor of Science - Criminology/Minor in Psychology