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

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

For more information about Donald de Lucca or to find out how you can support his IACP vice presidential campaign just contact us.

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

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.