Alfred Lewers Jr

Alfred Lewers Jr has a diversified work experience in law enforcement and community engagement. Alfred served as an Assistant Chief of Police in the City of Miami Gardens, where they managed various bureaus and departments. Prior to that, they held roles as Police Major, Captain, and Operations Division Commander within the same department. Alfred also founded Twenty First Century Policing, focusing on law enforcement support services. Alfred worked as a Senior Director at SoundThinking, concentrating on trauma response and community engagement. Additionally, they worked as a Senior Law Enforcement Project Manager at the Police Foundation, where they coordinated research and technical assistance for law enforcement agencies. Alfred's career began as a Law Enforcement Officer at the Coral Springs Police Department before transitioning to the Fort Lauderdale Police Department as a Police Lieutenant.

Alfred Lewers Jr completed their Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration from Union Institute & University in 2006. Alfred then pursued further education, obtaining a Graduate Certificate in International and Comparative Public Administration from Florida International University in 2016. Additionally, they received a Graduate Certificate in Criminal Justice Education from the University of Virginia in 2017. Subsequently, they completed their Master of Public Administration (MPA) from Florida International University in 2022. Alfred also holds a certification in National Incident Management System (NIMS) ICS 100 from FEMA, obtained in 2000.