In October 2015, David Harris was promoted to Florida State Executive Director for Bridges of Florida. He previously served as Chief Operating Officer for Bridges of Florida, Quality Management Director of Operations and Facility Director of the Orlando Bridge Transition Center and Community Release Center. Mr. Harris has 27 years of correctional experience with the Florida Department of Corrections. During his career, he advanced his way through the ranks of Sergeant, Captain, Major, Colonel, Assistant Warden, Regional Assistant Warden, and Warden. In 2011, Mr. Harris retired from the Department as the Region Four Interim Regional Director of Institutions. Mr. Harris is a Certified Instructor for the Florida Department of Corrections and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement in the areas of Basic Recruit Training, Fire Arms, Self-Defense, and Cultural Diversity. He is also a graduate of the Certified Public Manager Program through Florida State University. His professional memberships include the Florida Council of Crime and Delinquency and 5000 Role Models of Excellence.
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