De Lucca was named police chief of the Town of Golden Beach in Miami-Dade County in the autumn of 2011. Since taking up this position, Golden Beach has developed a reputation for being one of the safest communities in Florida.

Prior to working in Golden Beach, de Lucca served in the Miami Beach Police Department for 26 years. He held the rank of police chief for the last seven years. This position was especially demanding, because Miami Beach hosts more than 10,000,000 visitors every year.

To further develop the city’s vacation industry, de Lucca ensured that officers in the Miami Beach Police Department were properly trained in dealing with any incidents that could occur in the city’s tourism areas. Under his direction, the police department received international awards for its outstanding service.

The International Association of the Chiefs of Police was founded in 1893. The organization encourages the improvement of law enforcement agencies by hosting conferences that address cutting-edge law enforcement issues, developing training programs and promoting close collaboration among agencies.

De Lucca has received endorsements from several respected public-service organizations, including:

•  Florida Police Chiefs Association
•  New England Association Chiefs of Police
•  Massachusetts Chiefs of Police
•  Mississippi Police Chiefs Executive Board
•  Connecticut Police Chiefs Association
•  Delaware Police Chiefs Council
•  New Hampshire Police Chiefs Association
•  Michigan Police Chiefs Association

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But after all the fun and festivities conclude, members must get down to business.  All annual IACP Conferences involve elections that may alter the makeup of the Board of Officers, which is the group that helps manage and organize IACP events.  This year, there are two positions that are up for election—the 4^th Vice President position and the Vice-President at Large spot.

Basic requirements

If you would like to join the Board of Officers, you must be an active member of the IACP and a sitting police chief.  For the first open spot, the Vice-President at Large will serve one 3-year term that concludes in 2016. For the second spot, however, the 4^th Vice President will ascend to the IACP presidency in 2019.  It is an important and sought-after position, which is why it is often hotly contested.

Who is Donald De Lucca?

With over thirty years of experience in law enforcement, Donald De Lucca began his career as a police officer in Miami Beach in 1981, and later worked his way up to chief of police of that department. As the head honcho, he had over 400 officers working directly under him.  Chief Delucca handled the job with aplomb and served with distinction from 2001 to 2007. He then took a slightly less stressful position as the chief of police of a small tourist—Golden Beach, Florida. (Discover more about Donald DeLucca for IACP 4th Vice President)

Why you should vote for Donald Delucca IACP 2013

Throughout his career, whether as an officer or a chief, Mr. Delucca has always stressed the importance of continued training. He believes that the only way to wage the war on crime is to be one step ahead of the criminals, which can only be achieved through education and instruction.  These are the very principles on which the International Association of Chiefs of Police was founded. The architects of the organization believed that only through sharing could police officers gain the upper hand and fight the good fight.

If elected as the 4^th Vice President of the IACP, Donald De Lucca will work hard to ensure that all members of the law enforcement community have access to programs that can help them master the skills and tactics they need to do their jobs in the 21^st century.

The Vice President of the IACP serves a crucial role that ensures the organization’s success. The job would require someone with experience, professionalism and a genuine desire to improve law enforcement. Chief Don de Lucca exhibits these traits and more.  Here are three reasons to vote for de Lucca this election:

1. His Experience

As an IACP member since 1996 and active Chairperson of the Conference Committee since 2002, Don de Lucca has an abundant amount of experience under his belt.  His extensive professional history in law enforcement began in 1981. After serving as a police officer of the Miami Beach Police Department for almost 20 years, de Lucca became Chief de Lucca of MBPD under the appointment of Mayor Neisen Kasdin in 2001. He served as chief over 400, ensuring the peace and safety of the residents and tourists in his town.

Don de Lucca stayed in this position until 2007. He then retired and moved to the smaller town of Golden Beach, Florida, where he accepted the role of Chief of Police in 2011. Although this job was smaller, he led his officers with the same excellent direction he provided in his previous assignments. (Read about the Leadership of Chief Donald De Lucca)

2. His Endorsements

Chief Don de Lucca’s website provides a list of the endorsements he has received. They include:

• Florida Police Chiefs Association
• Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association
• Mississippi Police Chiefs Executive Board
• Connecticut Police Chiefs Association
• Association of Caribbean Commissioners of Police (ACCP)
• Delaware Police Chiefs Council
• New Hampshire Police Chiefs Association
• Michigan Police Chiefs Association
• Louisiana Police Chiefs Executive Board
• New Jersey Police Chiefs Association
• Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police
• New York Police Chiefs Association
• National Association of Women Law Enforcement Executives (NAWLEE)
• Missouri Police Chiefs Association
• Illinois Chiefs of Police
• Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association
• International Association of Airport & Seaport Police

These organizations are among the most prestigious in the nation, and their support adds credibility to de Lucca’s candidacy.

3. His Qualities

Chief Don de Lucca has proven to be a powerful motivating force and leader to all who have worked under him. He has served the people of Florida dutifully and protects their interests. His organizational skills prove that he can tackle any assignment no matter how big or small. He is a well-seasoned leader and law enforcer. (View the gallery here)

To learn more, visit DonDeLuccaIACP2013.com. If you want to support Don De Luccca for IACP 2013 Vice President, send an email to delucca4vp@gmail.com.

A brief look back

The IACP has been a force for good in the law enforcement community for nearly 120 years now. In that time, the association has collaborated with numerous federal agencies, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).  In fact, their Identification Division and Uniform Crime Records system was created with aid and advice from the International Association of Chiefs of Police.  The association was also one of the first law enforcement groups to support and promote the national use of fingerprint IDs.

Yearly meetings

The 120^th IACP Annual Conference will be held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania from October 19-23, 2013. This premier law enforcement event draws thousands of members from across the country and around the globe. They come to share stories and new techniques, encounter the latest technologies, and to learn from those around them.  But it isn’t all fun and games at the annual conference; there’s business to be done.

At this year’s conference in October, there are two open positions on the Board of Officers of the IACP that members will vote on. They will cast their ballots for candidates that are running for the Vice-President at Large title and on the 4^th Vice President spot.  Former police Chief Donald Delucca is running for the latter.

Who is Chief Don De Lucca of the IACP?

To begin with, he is a man who has dedicated his entire adult life to law enforcement, first as a police officer in the City of Miami Beach and later as the chief of police of that city. Before he retired from his post in 2007, the former officer earned high marks for his commitment to continued education and training in one of the largest police departments in the South Florida area. Mr. Delucca currently serves as police chief of Golden Beach, Florida.

 Why you should cast your vote for Donald Delucca?

As we mentioned earlier, the mission of the IACP has always been to emphasize education and additional training.  New tactics, techniques, and practices can help a department function more efficiently, which means cost savings for ordinary citizens. But even more importantly, it produces a smarter, better trained police force that can always stay one step ahead of the criminals, thereby ensuring the safety of local, law-abiding residents.

For over three decades now, Donald Delucca of the IACP has consistently stressed the importance of continued learning, both as a police officer and as a police chief. He knows from personal experience that the only way to win the war on crime is to be smarter and more motivated than the crooks.  It is for this reason and many others that Donald Delucca is the best choice for 4^th Vice Present of the IACP.

Good Police Skills Aren’t Just Learned Once

As former Police Chief for Miami Beach and current Police Chief for Golden Beach, my 26 years of experience have taught me that being “good police” isn’t a matter of going through initial police training once to acquire a position on the force. Communities change and law enforcement must change as well to be able to serve communities optimally and make them better places to live and visit.

Responding to Real Needs and Making Communities Stronger

Police can’t serve communities well when they don’t make an effort to understand the community, its citizens, and how the community grows and changes. When you cast your vote for Don De Lucca for 4th Vice President, IACP, you cast your vote for responsive, professional police work that communities can be proud of.

Experience to Support Law Enforcement With Real Solutions

I am proud of the fact that the name Don De Lucca represents law enforcement that is responsive, well trained, and engaged in the community. I have held leadership positions after diligently working my way up through the ranks of the Miami Beach Police Department. I have experienced police work in many capacities and have tried to use that experience to make myself and my department the best.

Put Don’s Experience to Work for Better Communities

For IACP 4th Vice President, you need someone who works hard and knows the meaning of service, and I strongly believe that I am the person who can fulfill the requirements of this leadership position. I am Donald DeLucca. I have the experience the IACP requires to better serve the needs of Chiefs of Police, and I respectfully ask for your support in Philadelphia this October.(Receive updates and newsletters here)