UWF Police Chief Among 19 Florida Criminal Justice Leaders Graduating Executive Seminar

Chief Roman Jackson of the University of West Florida Police Department is among 19 criminal justice leaders from across Florida who have completed an intensive three-week executive training program designed to prepare them for top leadership roles.

The graduates finished the Chief Executive Seminar, Class 59, run by the Florida Criminal Justice Executive Institute, which operates within the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. The program, established by the Florida Legislature in 1990, brings together criminal justice executives for coursework covering emerging challenges including future trends, social media management, stress management, succession planning, and trust-based leadership.

The seminar participants represent 17 agencies statewide. Beyond UWF, the class included leaders from the Broward Sheriff's Office, Florida Highway Patrol, Seminole County Sheriff's Office, Polk County Sheriff's Office, and departments of corrections and juvenile justice, among others. The institute is affiliated with the State University System and offers multi-disciplinary education aimed at strengthening Florida's criminal justice leadership pipeline.