Meet the new leaders ready to shape the future of Florida law enforcement

FLORIDA — Forty-four first-line supervisors from 32 criminal justice agencies across Florida have graduated from the Florida Leadership Academy, Class 57, the Florida Criminal Justice Executive Institute (FCJEI) has announced.

The graduates met at the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office Training Facility for four week-long sessions. They learned essential skills to support their agencies and communities as they prepare for future challenges.

The Florida Leadership Academy aims to prepare first-line supervisors in criminal justice organizations to exemplify the character and integrity expected of criminal justice professionals and to enhance their leadership abilities.

The Florida Criminal Justice Executive Institute, housed within the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and affiliated with the State University System, was established in 1990 by the Florida Legislature to provide innovative and multi-faceted education and training for criminal justice professionals.

Graduates of the Florida Leadership Academy, Class 57, include:

Brad Bartlett, Marion County Sheriff’s Office

Jeff Bellinger, Brevard County Sheriff’s Office

Corey Casey, West Melbourne Police Department

Jesus Castro, Florida Southwestern State College Police Department

David Cohill, Jacksonville Beach Police Department

Brandon Coone, Walton County Sheriff’s Office

Dave Cripe, Escambia County Sheriff’s Office

Ryan Dovel, Indialantic Police Department

Thomas Evans, Bay County Sheriff’s Office

Parker Farmer, Palm Bay Police Department

Stephanie Fay, Palm Bay Police Department

Alyssa Fender, Nassau County Sheriff’s Office

Andre Fleming, Port Orange Police Department

Tyler Fooks, Palm Bay Police Department

Joanna Fricke, Indian River County Sheriff’s Office

Melissa Garrison, Sebastian Police Department

Matt Harper, Florida Department of Corrections

Bill Harrison, Port Orange Police Department

Paul Hein, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Charles Hunt, Ocala Police Department

Crystal Idleburgh, Brevard County Sheriff’s Office

Widy Jean, Boynton Beach Police Department

Ray Kittles, Clay County Sheriff’s Office

Javaughn Massey, Polk County Sheriff’s Office

Christopher Moderson, Cocoa Police Department

Bo Nix, Santa Rosa Sheriff’s Office

Megan Noel, Collier County Sheriff’s Office

Lacey Oden, Escambia County Sheriff’s Office

Stephen Pate, Walton County Sheriff’s Office

Mark Richard, Sebastian Police Department

Jake Riley, Highlands County Sheriff’s Office

Jason Santos, Escambia County Corrections

Ken Sells, West Melbourne Police Department

Robert Staples, Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office

Michael Stapp, Seminole County Sheriff’s Office

Bob Thacker, Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office

Eric Thompson, Indian Harbour Beach Police Department

Sean Toole, Vero Beach Police Department

Sarena White, Leon County Sheriff’s Office

Josh Williams, Brevard County Sheriff’s Office

Dave Williams, Edgewater Police Department

Devan Wilson, Jupiter Island Public Safety Department

Todd Winkler, Marion County Sheriff’s Office

Todd Yoder, Broward Sheriff’s Office