Born in a log cabin in the Bronx, New York City

Walked to school in hip high snow

My parents didn't understand me

My teachers hated me

Served in the US Navy

Retired from Active Police Work after 23 years
    attaining the rank of Captain and commanded the following:

• Patrol Division
• K-9 Unit
• Underwater Search & Rescue Unit
• SWAT Team
• Detective Division
• Administrative Services Division
• Internal Affairs Unit
• Traffic Division

Broward Police Academy Instructor for 26 years and taught:

• Unarmed self-defense & Physical Training
• Nunchaku
• Police Baton
• Responding to Felonies in Progress
• Created the "Family Orientation" program for families of cadets
• Devised the "Grand Finale" scenarios program

AA in Criminal Justice degree from Broward Community College

BA in Criminal Justice degree from Florida Atlantic Unversity

MA in Public Management degree from St. Thomas University, Miami

Graduate of the FBI's National Police Academy, 131st Session