Committees

Accountability and Societal Change Committee

The Subcommittee on Accountability and Societal Change (“Subcommittee”) was created to study the intersection between law enforcement and the community and determine how the Florida Police Chiefs Associations’ members can better serve its customers – the community. Comprised of law enforcement executives, members of the community, and subject matter experts, the Subcommittee worked collaboratively to accomplish a lot during its short tenure, beginning with the September 2020 publication Use of Force Policy and Related Issues.

Original Committee Members Identified Below:

Chief Anthony Holloway (Chair) – St. Petersburg Police Department

Committee Leaders

T. Willard Fair President and CEO, Urban League of Greater Miami
* Rev. Watson L. Haynes, II, President & CEO, Urban League of Pinellas County
Paula Hoisington, Chairwoman, Central Florida Urban League
Rev. Arthur Jackson, III, Senior Pastor, Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, Miami Gardens
Dr. Randy Nelson, Program Director, Bethune-Cookman University Center for Law and Social Justice
Dr. Shirley Plantin, Executive Director, Miami-Dade County Community Relations Board
Kareem J. Spratling, Shareholder, Bryant Miller Olive P.A.
Sabrita Thurman-Newby, Co-Chair, The Neighborhood First Initiative, Tallahassee
Marilyn Turman, SPC Corporate Trainer, Event Coordinator, Community Activist
Kerry Wiggins, Educator and Coach, City Commissioner, Sanford
Pastor Rodney Wilkinson, Lead Pastor, Gospel Fellowship, Boynton Beach

Law Enforcement Members and Subject Matter Experts:

Chief Charles Broadway, Clermont Police Department and 1st Vice President, Florida Police Chiefs Association
Chief Terri Brown, Florida State University Police Department
Major David De La Espriella, Miami Beach Police Department and president, Miami-Dade County Association of Chiefs of Police
Chief Brian Dugan, Tampa Police Department
Dr. Lori Fridell, Professor, and subject matter expert on use of force, Department of Criminology, University of South Florida
Chief Michael Gregory, Boynton Beach Police Department
J. David Marsey, General Counsel, and subject matter expert on use of force and policy development, Florida Police Chiefs Association
Executive Director Jennifer Pritt, Florida Police Chiefs Association

Airport Chiefs Committee

The Airport Law Enforcement Committee provides a forum and resource of best practices for law enforcement leaders who provide services at Florida’s Public Airports. Matters that are directly relevant to providing law enforcement services will be discussed at each conference and at meetings held as needed. Legislative, and training will be explored and brought forward for consideration by the members to the Florida Police Chiefs Association Executive Officers and Board of Directors by the Committee Chair.

Committee Members

Chief Renee’ Purden (Chair), Melbourne Airport Police Department, Phone: (321) 723-6227
Chief Shawn Chamberlain, Lee County Port Authority Police Department, Phone: (239) 590-4770
Chief Thomas Fuehrer, Sanford Airport Police Department, Phone: (407) 585-4094
Director Brian Gilliam,Greater Orlando Aviation Authority Police Department, Phone: (407) 825-7170
Captain Marc Gilotti, Sanford Airport Police Department, Phone: (407) 585-4101
Chief Ted Kohuth, Sarasota Manatee Airport Authority Police Department, Phone: (941) 359-2770
Lieutenant Tom McCarthy, Panama City Airport Police Department, Phone: (850) 636-8967
Chief Larry Monts, Jacksonville Aviation Authority, Phone: (904) 741-3573
Director Mark Stevens, Jacksonville Aviation Authority Police Department, Phone: (904) 741-2231
Captain Teri Uno, Tampa International Airport Police Department, Phone: (813) 870-8790
Chief John Van Etten, Panama City Airport Police Department, Phone: (850) 636-8961
Chief Charles Vazquez, Tampa International Airport Police Department, Phone: (813) 870-8764
Captain Peter Vilardi, Sarasota Manatee Airport Authority Police Department, Phone: (941) 359-2770

Awards Committee

The Awards Committee evaluates nominees for the Lee McGehee Police Officer(s) of the Year, Rocky Pomerance Excellence in Policing, Public Private Partnership Committee awards, and Lifesaving Awards and makes recommendations to the Board of Directors.

Committee Members

Chief Larry Krantz (Chair) – Casselberry Police Department, Phone: (407) 262-7616
Chief John Barkley – Treasure Island Police Department, Phone: (239) 213-4853
Captain Christopher Chastain – Davie Police Department, Phone: 954) 693-8320
Chief Dale Coleman – Oviedo Police Department, Phone: (407) 971-5737
Captain David De La Espriella, Miami Beach Police Department, Phone: (305) 673-7776
Major Pedro Delgado, West Miami Police Department, Phone: (305) 266-0530
Major Brian R. Gerity – Sunrise Police Department, Phone: (954) 746-3352
Deputy Chief Wayne Miller, Orange City Police Department, Phone: (386) 775-5474
Assistant Chief Mike Mills (Ret.) – South Miami Police Department, Phone: (305) 283-6735
Major Williams “Skip” Washa – Aventure Police Department/Retired

Highway Safety Committee

The following members of the Highway Safety Committee meet regularly throughout the year to exercise oversight in all Traffic Safety matters. The Committee makes recommendations regarding traffic related legislation, issues and programs to the Board.

Committee Members

Chief Art Bodenheimer (Chair), Lake Alfred Police Department, Phone: (863) 291-5200
Chief Robert Bage, Fort Walton Police Department, Phone: (850) 833-9547
Deputy Chief Samuel Bejar, North Bay Village Police Department, Phone: (305) 758-2626
Chief Kevin P. Brunelle, Winter Springs Police Department, Phone: (407) 327-6658

Commander Kimberly Caruso, Miami Police Department, Phone: (786) 877-3439
Chief Dale Coleman, Oviedo Police Department, Phone: (407) 971-5737
Chief James Cruse, Perry Police Department, Phone: (850) 584-5121
Deputy Chief Michael Loux, Largo Police Department, Phone: (727) 586-7388
Chief Brett Railey, Winter Park Police Department/Retired
Coordinator Tim Roberts, Florida Law Enforcement Liaison Program, Phone: (850) 694-1130
Colonel Gene Spaulding Florida Highway Patrol, Phone: (850) 617-2300
Commander Joshua Stone, Gulfport Police Department, Phone: (727) 552-1351
Chief Michael Teague, Town of Lake Hamilton Police Department, Phone: (863) 439-471

Legislative Committee

The following members of the Legislative Committee exercise oversight in all legislative matters, develops and recommends a legislative agenda to the Board of Directors.

Committee Members

Chief Daniel Slaughter (Chair), Clearwater Police Department, Phone: (727) 562-4343

Deputy Chief Paul Acosta, Miami Beach Police Department, Phone: (305) 673-7776

Deputy Chief Mike Balken, Ocala Police Department, Phone: (352) 369-7179

Chief Charles Broadway, Clermont Police Department, Phone: (352) 394-5588

Chief Shawn Chamberlain, Lee County Port Authority Police Department, Phone: (239) 590-4770

Director Stephan Dembinsky, Daytona Beach Shores Police Department, Phone: (386) 763-5334

Chief James Gabbard, City of Vero Beach/Retired, Phone: (772) 473-7966
Chief Larry Krantz, Casselberry Police Department, Phone: (407) 262-7616
Deputy Chief Richard Morris, West Palm Beach Police Department, Phone: (561) 822-1613

Chief James M. McQuaig, Dunnellon Police Department: Phone (352) 465-8510

Deputy Chief Wayne Miller, Orange City Police Department, Phone: (386) 775-5474

Chief Keith Touchberry, Fellsmere Police Department, Phone: (772) 571-1360

Chief Ed Hudak, Coral Gables Police Department, Phone: (305) 460-5418

Committee Advisors & Legal Counsel

Timothy Stanfield, GreenbergTraurig, Phone: (850) 933-1760

David Marsey, Rumberger, Kirk & Caldwell, Phone: (850) 222-6550

Melissa Zelniker-Presser, Police Legal Advisor, Plantation Police Department, Phone: (954) 797-2629
Bradley Weissman, Police Legal Advisor, Ft. Lauderdale PD & Broward County Chiefs of Police Association, Phone: (954) 828-5626

Past Presidents Committee

The following members of the Past Presidents Committee meet/confer as necessary provides input, a historical perspective in decision making, and serve as advisors to the President and Board of Directors. Evaluates nominees for the Wall of Honor and makes recommendations to the Executive Committee.

Committee Chair

Chief Butch Arenal
Coconut Creek Police Department

Committee includes all Past Presidents of the Florida Police Chiefs Association. For a complete list of Past Presidents, Click Here .

Professional Standards Committee

With input from members of the Association, this committee assists in the development and evaluation of all educational programs; oversees and facilitates the Executive Search Program, with an interest in maintaining the quality of police management in Florida; reviews and recommends deletions, changes and/or additions of the Bylaws to the Board of Directors and members; and, at the direction of the Board of Directors, reviews complaints of ethical misconduct, determines facts, and reports findings to the Board.

Committee Members

Chief Albert “Butch” Arenal (Chair) – Coconut Creek Police Department, Phone: (954) 973-6702
Deputy Chief Samuel Bejar – North Bay Village Police Department, Phone: (305) 758-2626

Chief Terence Calloway – Florida A & M University Police Department, Phone: (850) 599-2206

Chief Bart Connelly – Cape Coral Police Department/Retired
Chief John Eason – Wauchula Police Department, Phone: (863) 773-3265
Captain Michael Fowler – Daytona Beach Shores Department of Public Safety, Phone: (386) 527-8273
Chief Tracy L. Frazzano – Marco Island Police Department, Phone: (239) 389-3973

Major Brian R. Gerity – Sunrise Police Department, Phone: (954) 746-3352
Chief Anthony Holloway – St. Petersburg Police Department, Phone: (727) 893-7588

Bureau Chief Chris Johnson – Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Phone:(850) 410-7800

Chief Thomas Lewis – Clewiston Police Department, Phone: (863) 393-1474
Director Dennis McFatten – Marion County School Board Police Department, Phone: (352) 671-7274

Chief Lawrence Revell – Tallahassee Police Department, Phone: (850) 556-1353

Chief Cyrus Robinson – Port Richey Police Department, Phone: (727) 816-1919
Asst. Chief Gene Sapino – Delray Beach Police Department, Phone: (561) 243-7851
Asst. Commissioner Jim Sewell – FDLE/Retired, Phone: (727) 821-5014

Assistant Chief Richard Taylor – Lakeland Police Department, Phone: (863) 834-8913
Chief Dorene Thomas – Pinellas Park Police Department/Retired, Phone: (727) 656-0870

Chief Keith Touchberry – Fellsmere Police Department, Phone: (772) 646-6310
Chief George Turner – Brooksville Police Department (Ret.), Phone: (352) 585-8828
Chief Scott Tyler – Palmetto Police Department, Phone: (941) 723-4587

Chief Timothy Volkerson – Winter Park Police Department, Phone: (407) 599-3663

Public Private Partnership Committee

The committee is charged with enhancing the relationship between the law enforcement community and the private security sector and makes recommendations to the Board of Directors and General Membership providing information to enhance community safety.
Public Private Security Partnership Committee Awards

Committee Members

Chief Doug Muldoon (Chair), Palm Bay Police Department/Retired, Phone: 321.863.9167
Chief Sean Brammer, (Secretary), FAU Police Department, Phone: 561.297.3503
Douglas Bassett, General Manager, Comcast Inc., Phone: 215.486.7588
Pierre A. Bellemare, Bellemare, Inc., Phone: 941.518.3795
Marshal Bill Berger, U.S. Marshal Service, Phone: 813.483.4201
Marcelo Bravo, Macy’s, Phone: 561.248.3481
William L. Corfield, Special Investigations Team, Target Corporation, Phone: 904.534-3696
Chief David Currey, Vero Beach Police Department, Phone: 772.978.4610
Josh Edelstein, Divisional Loss Prevention Manager, Publix Supermarkets, Phone: 954.594.2339
Chief Richard Hedges, St. Augustine Beach Police Department/Retired, Phone: 904.669.4253
Glen Mowrey, Charlotte-Mecklenburg PD/Retired, Nat’l Law Enforcement Liaison/SIAC, Phone: 704.534.1166
Greg Parks, RedSpeed Florida, Phone: 913.575.2912
Bob Pence, FBI Retired/The Pence Group, Phone: 303.971.0188
Craig L. Richards, Avis Budget Group, Phone: 954.914.4687

Chief Cyrus Robinson, Port Richey Police Department, Phone: 727.816.1919
Darrell Stephens, Florida State University, Phone: 704.995.5457
Deputy Chief Charles Vitale, Clermont Police Department, Phone: 352.394.5588

Assistant Chief Tameca West, West Palm Beach Police Department, Phone 561.385.6303

University/Education Chiefs Committee

The University/Education Chiefs Committee exercises oversight in all K-12 and University campus security and safety matters. Makes recommendations regarding campus safety related legislation, issues and programs to the Board.

Committee Members

Chief Christopher Daniel (Chair) – University of South Florida P.D., Phone: (813) 974-2628
Chief Edwin Book – Santa Fe College P.D., Phone: (352) 395-5883
Director John Bukata (Retired), Phone: (954) 931-3475
Chief Sean Brammer – Florida Atlantic University P.D., Phone: (561) 297-3503
Chief Terrence Calloway – Florida A & M University, Phone: (850) 599-3712
Chief Alexander Casas – Florida International University P.D., Phone: (305) 348-2623
Chief Jerry Chandlee – Florida School for the Deaf & Blind, Phone: (904) 827-2316
Chief Jerry Connolly – Florida Southwestern State College, Phone: (239) 489-9339
Chief Marc Cossich – University of West Florida P.D., Phone: (850) 474-2022
Chief Timothy Enos – Sarasota County Schools Police Department, Phone: (941) 927-9000
Chief Anthony Giaimo – Florida Southwestern State College PD, Phone: (239) 489-9339
Retired Chief Randy Gonzalez – Keiser University, Phone (941) 907-3600
Chief Larry Grant – Citrus County School Board P.D., Phone: (352) 726-1931
Deputy Chief Robin Griffin-Kitzerow – Florida Atlantic University P.D., Phone: (561) 434-8700
Chief Wesley Hardin – Tallahassee Community College P.D., Phone: (850) 201-6100
Chief David Hendry – USF St. Petersburg University Police, Phone: (727) 873-4475
Chief Richard Holland – Florida Polytechnic University P.D., Phone: (863) 874-8472
Deputy Chief John Houser – Florida Polytechnic University P.D., Phone: (863) 874-8473
Chief Michael Jones – Bay District Schools Dept. of Safety & Security, Phone: (850) 767-4127
Chief Michael Kessie – New College of Florida P.D., Phone: (941) 487-4210
Chief Frank Kitzerow – Palm Beach County School District P.D./Retired, Phone: (561) 434-8435
Chief Craig Kowalski – Broward County School Board P.D., Phone: (754) 321-0725
Director Dennis McFatten, Marion County School Board Police Department, Phone: (352) 671-7274
Chief Frank Mackesy – University of North Florida P.D., Phone: (904) 620-2396
Interim Chief Justin Maloy – Florida State University P.D., Phone: (850) 644-1343
Commander James Mangan – University of Central Florida P.D., Phone: (407) 823-5425
Captain Nick Marckese – University of South Florida P.D., Phone: (813) 974-3958
Chief Carl Metzger – University of Central Florida P.D., Phone: (407) 823-4868
Chief Francisco Ortiz – Stetson University Public Safety, Phone: (386) 822-7300
Mr. Banyon Pelham – Florida State University Panama City, Phone: (850) 770-2201
Mr. Edward Posey – University of Florida P.D., Phone: (352) 273-3315
Director Jay Romine – Manatee Technical College, Phone: (941) 752-8100 (x2017)
Chief Kelli Smith– Florida Gulf Coast University, Phone: (239) 590-1900
Chief Linda Stump-Kurnick – University of Florida P.D., Phone: (352) 392-5445
Captain Kathleen Vacca – New College of Florida P.D., Phone: (941) 487-4210
Chief Kenneth Wagner – Clay County School Board Police Department, Phone: (904) 336-6318
Asst Chief Dennis Weiner – Palm Beach County School District Police, Phone: (561) 434-8442
Dean Linda Wood – Broward College Institute of Public Safety, Phone: (954) 201-6789