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I retired after completing 38 years as a law enforcement officer in the State of Florida. I began my law enforcement career with the City of Miami, where I served for nearly 27 years before serving with a state agency for 11 1/2 years (part of that time as Interim Inspector General). During my career with Miami I worked in uniform patrol, the detective bureau, and the 911 center. I was also a member of the first law enforcement crew to respond to New York City on September 11, 2001. From January 2007 to April 2011 I also served as a commissioner on the state commission that governs the certification of law enforcement, correctional and probation officers in the state. I am a Past President of the Florida State Lodge Fraternal Order of Police (President 2004-2006); I was an employee representative with Miami FOP Lodge #20 for almost 21 years (6 years serving at the Chief Steward). I have worked on legislative issues at all levels, worked on political screening committees. I’m a past member of the Dade County Republican Executive Committee, and have been an advisor/ law enforcement liaison for a presidential candidate..

Monday, January 17, 2022

MLK Day

 Today we honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr and his legacy, I find that I have mixed emotions about today.  I am old enough that I was able to listen to his words, his interviews and speeches when they happened.  In 1963 my family lived just outside of Washington, D.C. and I still remember watching what became known as the I have a dream speech on TV, it was a moving and inspiring speech even for this child.


I said I have mixed emotions today, first and foremost I am glad that this nation has a day dedicated to Dr. King and his work for civil rights, it is well deserved.  Secondly, I am saddened/ disappointed because many celebrating Dr. King today will ignore his message tomorrow and the rest of the year.  They will advocate for changes even through violence, they will judge others by the color of their skin instead of the content of their character in the name of achieving a goal.

Dr. King’s message, his life, should be more meaningful than a day off from work and a parade.

That’s My Opinion, What’s Yours
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