FLORIDA — The Florida Criminal Justice Executive Institute (FCJEI) has announced the graduation of local law enforcement leaders from Okaloosa, Walton, and Santa Rosa counties as part of the Florida Leadership Academy, Class 57.
According to the FCJEI, these dedicated individuals are among 44 first-line supervisors who completed the program, which prepares them for enhanced leadership roles within their agencies.
Local graduates include:
Brandon Coone, Walton County Sheriff’s Office
Stephen Pate, Walton County Sheriff’s Office
Bo Nix, Santa Rosa Sheriff’s Office
Bob Thacker, Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office
These graduates attended four week-long sessions at the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office Training Facility in Titusville, where they learned vital skills to support their agencies and communities while preparing for future challenges.
The Florida Leadership Academy emphasizes the importance of ethical leadership and integrity in criminal justice roles.
The FCJEI, established in 1990 and housed within the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, provides innovative training and education for criminal justice professionals across the state. The academy’s goal is to ensure that first-line supervisors exemplify the character and leadership expected in their positions.
