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G6Investigations,Consulting& Protection Group,Inc. ce Parkway, Weston, Florida 33326-3238 • 1.800.320.0157 • Fax 954.302.6239 N, FLLic. A-2600312 Scott J. Israel Dedicated, motivated, and accomplished Law Enforcement professional with exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills PRIMARY QUALIFYING CRITERIA • Senior-level law enforcement management professional with more than 30 years of community service: Demonstrated ability to exercise leadership and develop strategic plans for the successful delivery of Police Services • Proven ability to develop and nurture Strategic Community Policing partnerships and relationships with other police agencies, the City Commission, the community, media, governmental agencies and social service agencies, in order to enhance the development of successful Community Policing Programs • Possesses strategic vision and direction to provide a variety of traditional and innovative programs designed to encourage a productive partnership with the community • Advanced from the rank of police officer to executive level command staff, currently serving as the Chief of Police for the City of North Bay Village Police Department and former Community Support Captain, Homeland Security Director, and S.W.A.T. Team Commander for the Fort Lauderdale Police Department PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES • Ability to convey vision, values and goals: Excellent written and verbal communication skills used to build strong interpersonal relations with internal and external stakeholders, resulting in the development of a solid community rapport and productive working partnerships • Seasoned Staff Manager and Developer: Successfully directs and motivates individuals and teams to produce optimum creativity and bottom-line performance in pursuit of organizational goals - A strong team player with the ability to build consensus and foster support • Budget Management: Proven ability to effectively develop and manage budgets, and maximize effective utilization of available resources • Committed to the principles and practices of Community Policing problem solving programs and advanced leadership training. • Proven ability to promote and maintain effective working relationships with union representatives, governmental and elected officials, civic leaders, minority groups, professional organizations, community groups, and other special interest groups • Knowledgeable and experienced in all aspects of police hiring, training, diversity issues, and policy development 66 Investigations & Consulting, • Providing the Highest Standard of Quality Service EFTA00729995 • A respected record as a fair and consistent disciplinarian, as well as, an advocate for front- line officers • Able to maintain the highest level of professionalism and remain focused, while working under high stress and/or life threatening situations • Appointed to Governor Bush's Southeast Regional Anti-Terrorism Task Force PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Broward County, Florida: 2008 • Democratic Nominee for the Sheriff of Broward County, Florida in the November 2008 Election • Won the Democratic Primary in August of 2008 North Bay Village Police Department: 2004-2008 Chief of Police • Reports directly to the City Manager regarding the day-to-day management, • administration and operation of the Police Department • Responsible for leading all members of the organization and ensuring the successful operation of a project management system to promote the safety and well being of the Community and its residents • Acts as a liaison between the City Commission, City Manager, outside law enforcement and governmental agencies, union officials, citizen and community groups and the Police Department • Represents the City of North Bay Village at various functions • Developed policies, procedures and regulations for the Police Department by virtue of authoring a Policies and Procedures Manual and a comprehensive City Hurricane Plan • Created the first North Bay Village Police Athletic/Activities League, Inc. Achievements: • Took a positive approach with Command Staff to influence new areas of exploration • Maintained confidence in leadership to promote employee morale and instill teamwork within the Police Department and throughout the City • Provided skills and experience in leadership and management necessary to change the culture of the Police Department Fort Lauderdale Police Department: 1979 to 2004 Community Support Captain/S.W.A.T. Team Commander (1999-2004) Direct, administer, and manage daily activities within the Community Support Division, including the Police Department's Special Weapons and Tactics Team. Responsible for the operation of the following units: • Community Support • Homeland Security • Canine (Criminal Apprehension, Drug and Bomb Detection) • Traffic Homicide • Traffic Safety Component • Marine Patrol • Dive Team 66 Investigations & Consulting, • Providing the Highest Standard of Oua/ity Service EFTA00729996 • Bomb Squad • Crisis Negotiation Team Directed a Staff consisting of 25 Supervisors and over 200 law enforcement personnel Achievements: • Authored the Fort Lauderdale Police Departments Weapons of Mass Destruction Standard Operating Procedures Manual and instituted interagency training throughout the City • Developed and implemented Rapid Responder Course, focusing on the Departments response to an active shooter • Assisted in the formulation and successful continuation of the Fort Lauderdale Police Department's Community Policing Initiative • Formed the Broward County S.W.A.T. Commanders Association • Established a comprehensive S.W.A.T. Medic Program and ensured the placement of six highly trained medics on the S.W.A.T. Team. Additionally, increased the S.W.A.T. Team Roster from 31 members to 44 members through training and the development of a complete and inclusive Departmental S.W.A.T. Operator School • Managed $7.5 million of the Fort Lauderdale Police Department's $70 million budget • Instructed a total of 14 Citizen Police Academy Classes and graduated over 500 residents • Participated in the successful negotiation for a City of Fort Lauderdale//Fraternal Order of Police Labor Agreement • Continued the successful grant application process, which resulted in the award of approximately $1 million in grants to support a myriad of programs Patrol Division Captain/ Operations Bureau (1996-1999) Directed and administered all uniformed police services for the Central Beach Community, Southeast and Southwest Communities in the most diverse City District with a population of 46,000 residents encompassing the entire demographics of Downtown and Midtown Fort Lauderdale Managed and directed a staff consisting of nine supervisors and over 100 law enforcement personnel. Achievements: • Conducted a six month study and review of the Police Department's Communications Center and successfully implemented over 50 changes • Implemented and assessed Departmental Policies and Procedures • Achieved a significant crime reduction in District II of the City of Fort Lauderdale during three-year tenure as Captain of the District 6/ Investigations & Consulting, • Providing the Highest Standard of Onto, Service EFTA00729997  • Commanded a District in which Part One Crimes were reduced by 46%, property crimes by 49%, and violent crimes by 28% • Initiated the development of a Tactical Impact Unit to investigate gang related activity and felonies in progress on a district level, which was later adopted by other departments. • Supervised successful crime reduction and community enhancement initiatives through combined efforts of the Police Department, Fire Rescue, and other Public Service organizations. • Developed and maintained successful partnerships with the Florida Department of Corrections, the United States Secret Service, Drug Enforcement Administration, Federal Bureau of Investigation, and many other Federal, State, and Municipal agencies. Narcotics Unit Sergeant/Special Investigations Division (1995-1996) rvi d Detectives assigned to the South Florida High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area ( .) Group - Led a task force in conducting detailed investigations of organized drug trafficking groups Investigators assigned to the unit developed informants, conducted surveillance, executed search warrants, and operated in undercover capacities. Prosecuted criminals on a State and Federal level Street Level Narcotics Sergeant/Special Investigations Division (1993-1995) Supervised a Street Level Drug Enforcement Unit. Directed officers assigned to the Unit in conducting investigations that targeted street level drug dealers and prostitutes. Achievements: • Coordinated enforcement efforts between officers and homeowner groups and reduced the negative impact of narcotics within their neighborhoods • Instructed the Citizen's Police Academy - Syllabus inclusive of Community Policing and Narcotics Enforcement • Collaborated with Federal, State and Local Jurisdictions to enforce all applicable narcotics laws and develop aftercare programs • Patrol Division Sergeant/Operations Bureau (1991-1993) Supervised uniformed patrol officers in all three police districts of the City of Fort Lauderdale - Special duties included the planning and organizing of the Department's response to special events. Supervised a plainclothes unit responsible for proactive surveillance and stakeout assignments. Special Problems Unit Police Officer/Operations Bureau (1986-1991) Assigned to the Fort Lauderdale Beach District. Responsibilities included the reduction of Part I Crimes, traffic enforcement and problem-solving initiatives. Assigned as "Sergeant-in-Charge" during the peak of the City's "Spring Break" years Narcotics Detective/Organized Crime Division (1980-1986) 66 Investigations & Consulting, • Providing the Highest Standard of Out°, Service EFTA00729998 Operated in an undercover capacity and conducted investigations targeted toward major narcotics traffickers and importation groups Achievements: Recognized as an Expert Witness in the field of narcotics investigations in the Circuit Court for the 17th Judicial Circuit, Broward County, State of Florida Served as the Police Department's Liaison with the United States Drug Enforcement Administration Patrol Division Police Officer/Operations Bureau (1979-1980) Patrol Division, Tactical Patrol, and Beach Community Problems. Performed standard uniformed patrol duties with experience in all three police districts of the City of Fort Lauderdale. EDUCATION Bachelor of Arts Degree/Political Science —1977 Cortland State University, Cortland, New York F.B.I. National Academy, 212th Session Special Training Certificates Weapons of Mass Destruction Incident Management/Unified Command Texas University System, Texas Engineering Extension Service (TEEX), National Emergency Response and Rescue Training Center (NERRTC), 2002 Advanced Tactical Management for Commanders International Association of Chiefs of Police, 2001 S.W.A.T. Manager's Advanced Course National Tactical Officers Association, 2001 Incident Command System Course for Executives Florida Department of Forestry, 2001 S.W.A.T. Supervisors Advanced Tactics and Management International Association of Chiefs of Police, 2000 Leadership Fort Lauderdale Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce, 1999 Southern Police Institute Line Supervision Development Course, 1992 66 Investigations & Consulting, • Providing the Highest Standard of Out°, Service EFTA00729999  Broward County Institute of Criminal Justice Graduated 1979, Florida Police Officer Certificate (Honor Graduate) Professional Courses/Seminars Approximately 1,500 hours of certified leadership, management, administration, and technical training. PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) Dade County Chiefs of Police Association Florida Police Chiefs Association International Narcotic Enforcement Officers Association National Tactical Officers Association Florida Tactical Officers Association Fraternal Order of Police Founding Member of the Broward County S.W.A.T. Commanders Association South Florida Shomrim Society Florida Crime Prevention Association Crime Prevention Coalition of America AWARDS Recipient of Dade County Police Benevolent Association 2005 Police Chief of the Year Award Recipient of 19 Departmental and 40 Public Letters of Commendation Recognition of Appreciation, Florida Department of Law Enforcement, 2004 Coordination of Law Enforcement's Response to the Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA) Miami Conference Recognition of Appreciation United States Marshall Service Southern District of Florida 2001 Turn Around Fort Lauderdale Citizen's Award, 1997 Recognition of Appreciation, United States DEA, Fort Lauderdale Office, 1996 Resolution of Appreciation - Dorsey Riverbend Homeowner's Association, 1994 Outstanding Recruit in Physical Achievement/Broward Police Academy, 1979 REFERENCES Available Upon Request 66 Investigations & Consulting, • Providing the Highest Standard of Out°, Service EFTA00730000