David P. serves as the Deputy Planning Chief for the Wakulla County Division of Emergency Management since May 2023 and is additionally a General & High Liability Instructor at the Florida Public Safety Institute from January 2023. With prior experience as a Lieutenant in the Reserve Unit of law enforcement, David P. has a comprehensive background in security, community event management, and emergency response. David’s technical expertise is highlighted through a long tenure as a Senior Application/Web Developer at the Institute for Intergovernmental Research since May 2006, where skills in SQL Server, C#, MVC, and other technologies are utilized for developing applications supporting law enforcement training. Previous roles include serving as a police officer with the Florida A&M University Department of Campus Safety and Security and a deputy with the Wakulla County Sheriff's Office. David P. holds a Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems from Florida State University and a Florida Law Enforcement Certification from the Florida Public Safety Institute.
Institute for Intergovernmental Research (IIR)
The Institute for Intergovernmental Research (IIR) is a Florida-based nonprofit corporation specializing in criminal justice (law enforcement focus) and homeland security issues. IIR has a proven history of promoting greater efficiency and effectiveness among local, state, tribal, and federal criminal justice agencies through customized services. IIR is a highly experienced team of professionals equipped with the knowledge and ability to respond to the needs of justice agencies.