Richard Tallent

Richard G. Tallent is the President of the Broward County Federal Law Enforcement Lodge #138 of the Fraternal Order of Police, a position he has held for over 28 years.12 He has an extensive background in law enforcement, spanning 41 years, including:

• 3 years with the Baltimore City Police Department (1975-1978)1
• 38 years in federal law enforcement, primarily with U.S. Customs Service and U.S. Customs & Border Protection (1978-2013)1

During his career, Tallent held various leadership positions, including:

• Team leader for trade enforcement and narcotic interdiction
• Team coordinator for trade enforcement and private aircraft facilitation
• Tactical enforcement training officer1

His work involved diverse environments such as seaport and airport operations, cargo clearance, and narcotic interdiction units in Miami and Port Everglades, FL.1 Tallent also participated in joint operational programs with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies.1

As President of Lodge #138, his responsibilities include:

• Directing daily activities of the membership
• Overseeing fiscal and financial duties of the lodge
• Procuring supplies, equipment, and materials
• Allocating lodge funds for travel and reimbursable expenses
• Instructing members on their duties and rights
• Negotiating labor disputes1

Tallent served two years in the U.S. Marine Corps, including a 12-month tour in Vietnam (1969-1970).1 He retired from U.S. Customs and Border Protection on October 1, 2013, where his last assignment was with the Port Everglades Anti-Terrorism Contraband Enforcement Team targeting analysis unit.1