David Hendry

David Hendry is a seasoned professional with a rich background in law enforcement and public safety.

He completed the prestigious 122nd Administrative Officers Course (AOC) at the Southern Police Institute at the University of Louisville in 2009.

Furthermore, David participated in the Senior Executives in State and Local Government Program at the prestigious Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University in 2007.

Additionally, he completed the 66th DEA Drug Unit Commanders Academy in Quantico, Virginia, in 2007 and the DHS FEMA Advanced Professional Series in 2006.

David's specializations include organizational development, community policing, critical incident management, event management, public safety training, and strategic planning.

He has served as an Adjunct Instructor for the Florida Division of Emergency Management, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, and the Florida Public Safety Institute.

David pursued his education diligently, earning a Master of Science in Executive Management from Florida State University, a Bachelor of Science in Criminology from Florida State University, and an Associate of Arts/Associate of Science in Law Enforcement from St. Petersburg College.

He held the position of Chief of Police at USF St. Petersburg and previously served as the Chief of Police at Tallahassee Community College.

Prior to these roles, David Hendry achieved the rank of Major (Retired) at the Tallahassee Police Department.