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CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
Office of the City Manager
Letter to Commission No, c:a/,,1 - c2tJtJl
To:
Mayor Neisen O. Kasdin and
Members of the City Commission
Date: September 18, 2001
From:
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This Letter to the Commission is to inform you that effective Monday, October 1,
2001, Donald De Lucca will become the City's new Chief of Police. This decision
was made after extensive focus group discussions, an assessment of what the City
and the Police Department require of our next Chief of Police, and feedback from the
community.
Don has been with the City of Miami Beach Police Department since 1981 when he
began as a Police Officer serving in the Uniform Patrol Division, Marine Patrol Unit
and as a Motorcycle Patrol Officer. In subsequent years, Don served as a Sergeant
and Lieutenant. In 1994, Don ranked first in the Promotional Assessment Center
Exam and was assigned as Captain of the Strategic Investigations Unit, overseeing
the major narcotics investigations, street narcotics, organized crime and special
investigations. During this time, he also served as the dayshift commander for the
Patrol Division with oversight responsibility for 75 Police Officers. In 1996, he
became Major of the Patrol Division where he developed and instituted the first
change to the Department's deployment program in over 25 years, implementing a
"Community Policing" initiative focused on problem solving and partnerships that
would empower community groups and the Police force to foster positive
police/community relations. Don has been serving as the Assistant Chief of Police
since 1999. His responsibilities have included command of the Police Department's
four divisions: Patrol, Criminal, Support, and Technical. In this position, he has
served as the second in command of the Police Department, overseeing 381 sworn
officers and 164 civilian employees.
Most recently, Don has been an integral part of our successful special events
planning process, including the Source Awards and Labor Day weekends. He was
also instrumental in our recent contract negotiations with the Fraternal Order of
Police, which was endorsed by over 90% of our sworn officers.
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Don exhibits all of the qualities necessary to lead and transform our Police
Department as we proceed into the 21st century. He and I have discussed specific
issues within the Department and he has committed to enhance the overall customer
service of all Police Department employees, as well as enhancing police visibility and
the public safety of all those who live, work, and visit the City of Miami Beach,
Please join me in congratulating Chief De Lucca. I am sure that you will find him to
be a professional and efficient in his duties and that he will represent the City of
Miami Beach well. I have attached a copy of his resume for your information. Should
you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
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WORK EXPERIENCE:
Donald W. De Lucca
Miami Beach Police Department
1100 Washington Avenue
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
(305) 673-7925
Citv of Miami Beach. Police DeDartment Miami Beach Florida (1981 - Presentl
Assistant Chief of Police
(July 1999 - Present)
Major, Patrol Division
(1996-1999)
Captain,
Strategic Investigations
Uni1 and 2nd Platoon Patrol
Division (1991-1996)
Lieutenant, Internal Affairs
(1991)
Sergeant, (1987 - 1991)
Officer, (1981 -1987)
PosseGs more than 20 years of profesGionallaw enforcement experience with more than 14 years at the
command/supervisory level, In all positions, have worked ciosely with Department and City personnel and the
community to address public safety needs and quality of life concerns, Built a record of distinguished service
in law enforcement for a community of approximately 95,000 residents and have been responsible for several
initiatives including, Community Policing, development of the CrisiG Intervention Team, establishment of the
HomeleGs Outreach Team, participation in the Major Events Plan and initiation of the 5.Year Strategic Plan.
A$ Assistant Chief of Police, responsibilities included command of the Police Department's four divisions:
Patroi, Criminal, Support and Technical. Serve as the second in command overGeeing 381 swom officers and
164 civilian employees. Primary reGponsibilities include preparation and oversight of the department's $45
million budget, guiding the operation and activitieG of each division. ThiG position requires initiation of
strategic goals, empowering associateG, tracking multipie projects and ensuring accountability of all diviGions,
Served as the City/Department's lead liaison in labor/management contract negotiations which was endorsed
by more than 93% of the Gwom officers. During FY 2000, had a leadership role in the Department'G
attainment of National Accreditation,
A$ Major of the Patrol division, had oversight responGibility for 235 swom officers, Developed and instituted
the first change to the Department's deployment program in over 25 years; implementing a 'Community
Policing" initiative focused on problem solving and partnerships that would empower community groups and
the Police force to foster positive police/community relations. First year resulted in a 6% decrease in crime
with Gubsequent successive decreases experienced annually, IncreaGed police visibility in North Beach by
overseeing the opening of the North End Sub Station, Participated in the development, implementation and
the aGGessment of many of the Department's Crime Control Strategies which resulted in the redeployment of
Captains from shift command to district command, Special assignments included: Department coordinator
for Gtaffing and security at the Summit of the Americas, coordinator for the Pavarotti concert attended by
more than 100,000 visitors, implemented the 'Mentoring Program' which paired high riGk high school
teenagers in Miami Beach with police officers, attended and elected Class President for the 121" School of
Police Staff and Command at Northwestem University's lo..week residential program.
Ranked 1st in the Promotional A$sessment Center Exam and assigned as Captain of the Strategic
Investigations Unit, overseeing the major narcoticG investigations, street narcotics, organized crime and
Gpecial investigations for the Chief of Police, Served as the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDT A)
grant writer and administrator for the Drug Elimination and Community Impact Grants during 1991.1994, Also,
served as the dayshift commander for the Patrol Division with oversight responsibility for 75 officers,
As Intemal Affairs commander, had the authority to investigate allegationG of police misconduct filed intemally
or by members of the public against City of Miami Beach police officers. ResponGibilitieG included receiving,
conducting comprehensive investigations, making findings, and recommending diGciplinary action to the
Police Chief to ensure the highest standards of integrity. Ranked 1" in the promotional procesG,
A$ Sergeant, served in the Patrol Division as a Zone Sergeant, Investigator in the Intemal Affairs Unit and
Administrative Sergeant in the Strategic Investigations Unit. Ranked 13~ in the promotional exam,
As Officer, served in Uniform Patrol Division, Marine Patrol unit and a Motorcycle Patrol Officer,
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENTS:
. Department Representative, 2005 International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Convention, 2001
. Police Administration Representative, Fraternal Order of Police union contract negotiations. 2001
. Committee Member, Miami-Dade County Chiefs of Police Awards Board, 1998 - 2000
. Department Representative, Miami-Dade County Chiefs of Police Awards Board, 1998 - 2000
. Department Coordinator, Super Bowl XXXIII, 1998 -1999
. Department Coordinator, development and implementation of Patrol Division Community Policing Distnct Plan, 1997
. Police Coordinator, Theater for the Performing Arts programs and special events, 1993 -1996
. Police Commander, HBO Weekend on Ocean Dnve, 1996
. Police Coordinator, Manpower Distribution, 102" IACP Tri-Agency Committee, 1995
. Police Coordinator, 151 Miami Offshore Grand Pnx, 1995
. Police Coordinator, Pro Beach Soccer Tour, 1995
. Police Coordinator, Luciano Pavarotti Concert, 1995
. Chairman, Miami Beach Police Department Awards Board, 1993 -1995
. Police Coordinator, Festival of the Arts (Annual Show), 1992 -1995
. Member, Steenng Committee, Narcotics Intelligence Network Joint Agency, 1992 -1995
. Police Coordinator, Summit of the Americas and President Clinton's keynote Address, 1994
. Supervisor, opening and staffing for the North End Substation. 1994
. High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Grant Wnter and Administrator, Drug Elimination and Community Impact Grants, 1991 -1994
. Sergeant. Miami Beach Police Department Honor Guard Unit, 1988 - 1990
. Training Advisor, Police Academy, Basic law Enforcement Class, 1984
EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
Northwestern University,
Evanston, illinois
(1998)
Diploma. Police Staff and Command School, 10-week residential program, Elected Class President.
Barry University,
Miami Shores, Florida
(1996)
Bachelor of Arts in liberal Studies,
Miami-Dade Community
College,
Miami, Florida (1982)
Associate in Arts
Police Academy, Miami.Dade
Community College,
Miami, Florida (1982)
Diploma, Basic Law Enforcement.
HONORS AND AWARDS:
. 4 City of Miami Beach Certificates of Appreciation
. 12 Departmental Commendations
. 46 Citizen Commendations
Certifications and Licensure:
. Law Enforcement Officer, State of Flonda
. Police Instructor, State of Flonda
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
. International Association of Chiefs of Police
. Miami-Dade County Association of chiefs of Police
. Miami Beach Fraternal Order of Police
. Northwestern University Traffic Institute
COMMUNITY SERVICE
. Co-Chairman, City of Miami Beach United Way Drive, 1999 - PreGent
. Basketball Coach, WeGton Boys' Youth League, 1998
. Coordinator for the Abilities of Florida Wheelchair Basketball Fundraiser 1997-1999
. Mentor, Kids-at-Risk, Miami Beach Senior High School, 1997 -1999
. Volunteer, Miami Beach Police Department Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive, 1987 - Present
IN-SERVICE TRAINING HIGHLIGHTS 12.440 Total Hours to-datel:
. Northwestern University retraining (24 hrs), Tempe, Arizona, 1999
. Managing the Patrol Division (40 hrs), Institute of Police Technology and Management, 1996
. HIDT A Citizen Empowerment Training (24 hrs), Miami-Dade Police Department, 1996
. Federal DEA Drug Unit Commander (80 hrs), FBI Academy, Quantico, Virginia, 1993
. Mid-Management Course (80 hrs), Southeast Florida Institute of Criminal Justice (SFICJ), 1991
. Investigation of Public Corruption Cases (24 hrs), SFICJ, 1990
. Sig Sauer 9mm PiGtol Training (30 hrs), Miami Beach Police Department (MBPD), 1990
. Police Internal Affairs Seminar (28 hrs), Institute of Police Technology and Management, 1989
. Urban Police Skills and Tactics (40 hrG), MBPD, 1989
. Radar Operator Training Course (40 hrs), Broward Community College, 1985
. StreSG Awareness and ReGolution (40 hrs), Miami Police Department, 1984
. Police Motorcycle Rider Course (80 hrs), MBPD, 1984
. Instructor Training Worllshop (40 hrs), SFICJ, 1984
. Police Officer Procedure and Techniques (40 hrG), SFICJ, 1983
. Officer SkillG and Development (40 hrs), SFICJ, 1982