Big Dreams

Brothers Sebastian,8 and Alejandro,7 Mejia were born with a rare genetic mutation called Bannayan-Riley-Ruvalcaba, which is a degenerative disease that has no cure but this hasn’t stopped them from dreaming big. Sebastian has dreams of graduating from Harvard and becoming the President of the Unites States while the younger Alejandro would still be close to his brother with his dream of becoming a pilot for the Air Force One aircraft.

Dreams Come True

Although city officials were unable to make the brothers big dream come through they were still treated to a day most people never experience. Sebastian was appointed as police chief and was handed the keys to the city by Mayor Luigi Boria, and told that a letter would be sent to President Obama informing him of the brother’s courageous story. Alejandro was given an honorary police badge, plaque and was officially pronounced by Police Chief Donald De Lucca, they were both given exclusive rides in a city cop car around the block.

This story of courage despite being in a tough situation is truly inspiring and this was felt by everyone in attendance as there wasn’t a dry eye in the room during the ceremonies. You can read the full story about these brave brothers here

120^th Annual Conference and Exposition in Philadelphia

October 19-23, members of the International Association of Chiefs of Police will meet for the 120^th Annual Conference and Exposition. The conference will feature many workshops, forums, and notable keynote speakers and is the premier event for law enforcement executives from across the country and the world. At this conference, you will join delegates from the federal, tribal, state, county, and local levels for collaboration, learning, and experiencing the latest in technology. IACP members will also be voting for a new 4^th Vice President, and Donald De Lucca respectfully asks for your vote for this office. (Contact us here)

IACP Leadership and Training Goals

When you vote for Donald De Lucca IACP 2013 4^th Vice President, you cast your vote for experience, leadership, and someone who is committed to continued training of law enforcement officers in a world that is constantly changing. In his 30-plus years in law enforcement, including time spent as Chief of Police for Miami Beach, Florida and Golden Beach, Florida, Don De Lucca has shown how continued education allows law enforcement to serve effectively in a changing population and a changing technological landscape.

Put Don DeLucca’s Experience to Work for Law Enforcement Chiefs

Commitment, experience, and the strong desire to serve the law enforcement community make Donald DeLucca the best choice for 4^th Vice President, IACP. Chief De Lucca has wide ranging experience, including leadership roles in operations and administration. In Miami Beach alone, De Lucca served in an agency of 402 sworn officers and 164 civilians and oversaw annual budgets of over $70 million. During his long career, De Lucca has consistently emphasized continued training as an important key to the most effective police work at all levels. (Read more about Chief De Lucca here)

Working for the Police Chiefs of Today and Tomorrow

The IACP has four major training and leadership goals:

• Continued commitment to state-of-the-art training programs
• Development of future leaders in law enforcement
• Increased training at the regional, national, and international levels
• Promotion of professional, ethical leadership in law enforcement

IACP Partners in the Law Enforcement Community

The IACP teams up with federal agencies including the Department of Homeland Security, Department of Justice, Department of Defense, and Department of State on critical national law enforcement issues. The organization also works with policy makers both in and outside of Congress to ensure the needs of police chiefs are understood. Furthermore, the IACP works with state, local, and tribal governments to help identify and address police issues and to serve as the voice of law enforcement at all levels of government. When you vote Don De Lucca IACP Fourth Vice President, you are ensuring that your voice as a law enforcement leader will be heard. (View the gallery here)

Training and Leadership Development Is One of The IACP’s Overarching Goals

One of the IACP’s major long term goals is to provide training and leadership development not only for law enforcement executives, but for law enforcement officers at all stages of their careers. In his long career in law enforcement, Donald DeLucca has shown a strong commitment to training of officers as law enforcement needs change due to demographic changes and advances in technology.

IACP Believes in Top Tier Training for a Changing Law Enforcement Landscape

As the role of police executives evolves, it also becomes increasingly complex due to changing security requirements, information collection and analysis advances, and transformation of business, social, and police environments. Law enforcement executives today must serve a diverse population and must make the absolute most of their resources to meet needs. DeLucca’s extensive experience will allow him to tackle these challenges with real solutions for real law enforcement officers.

Training the Next Generation of Chiefs of Police Is Critical Too

Today’s line officers, specialists, and commanders are tomorrows police chiefs, and the IACP believes in both online and in-classroom training opportunities that will help the next generation of chiefs of police be as effective as possible. Police leadership and management support are among today’s most pressing issues, and training opportunities for police at every level are critical to ensuring that these issues are addressed effectively. Your vote for Don De Lucca IACP Fourth Vice President is your vote of confidence in meeting the needs of this and the next generation of law enforcement leadership

Commitment to the Law Enforcement Community

Your IACP 4th Vice President should be someone with a long commitment to the law enforcement profession. Donald DeLucca has been in law enforcement since 1981, spending 26 years with the City of Miami Beach in a range of operational and administrative positions. Don was named Police Chief in Miami Beach in 2001 and held that position until retiring in 2007, working with 400 sworn officers in a diverse, vibrant city.

Leadership Experience You Can Count On

Don DeLucca knows from firsthand experience how to meet the challenges of policing in a rapidly changing world. He is a big believer in continuing police training so that officers can develop the skills they need to serve their communities effectively. He has provided leadership training in police departments throughout the United States during his long career as a law enforcement officer.

The Importance of Lifelong Learning

Law enforcement isn’t a career where one-time training is sufficient. Changes in technology and changes in communities demand that police officers update their skills and training regularly throughout their careers. Donald DeLucca is a strong believer in officers in every law enforcement capacity updating their skills as technologies, laws, and communities change. He will bring his vision and leadership skills to the office of IACP 4th VP if elected this fall.

Meeting the Challenges Every Day

IACP elected officers must be prepared to meet the needs of today’s law enforcement community, and Don DeLucca is ready to accept that challenge. The IACP Conference and Exposition in Philadelphia this fall is your opportunity to elect officers to serve your needs as law enforcement professionals. I’m Donald DeLucca, and I would appreciate your vote for IACP 4th VP this fall.