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Pensacola Police Chief David Alexander III was born in Pensacola and graduated from Escambia High School. He was hired by the Pensacola Police Department as a cadet in 1983, promoted to police officer in 1984 and worked until 1989 when he left and was rehired in 1991 as an officer.Among his assignments have been Uniform Patrol, field training officer and supervisor in Uniform Patrol, Administrative Technical Services, Neighborhood Services, and Criminal Investigations divisions.He has a Bachelor of Science degree in criminal justice and a master’s degree in human resource management from Troy State University. He also is a graduate of the FBI National Academy in Quantico, VA. Among his community activities are mentoring youths and community outreach.He became the Pensacola Police Department’s first African-American Chief of Police since the department was formed in 1821 when the City Council approved his appointment on July 16, 2015. '''David Alexander III''' is the current Former [[Chiefs Chief of Police]] of [[Pensacola Police Department]]
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Chief Alexander III was born in Pensacola, Florida,. He was hired by the [[Pensacola Police Department]] as a cadet in 1983, promoted to police officer in 1984 and worked until 1989 when he left and was rehired in 1991 as an officer.
Among his assignments have been Uniform Patrol, field training officer and supervisor in Uniform Patrol, Administrative Technical Services, Neighborhood Services, and Criminal Investigations divisions.
The Escambia High School graduate has a Bachelor of Science degree in criminal justice and a master’s degree in human resource management from Troy State University.and graduated from the FBI National Academy in Quantico, VA. Among his community activities are mentoring youths and , community outreachand serving as assistant pastor of Jesus Holy Tabernacle Church where he is the church youth leader.
He has had memberships on the Statewide Terrorist Network GroupNorthwest Florida Congregations Action, Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task ForceNorthwest Florida Prevention Coalition and JHT (Justice, UHope and Training) Safe Haven Development Center.S. Customs Blue Lightning Strike ForceAmong his past memberships have been the Pensacola Weed and Seed Partnership, as well as various youth Community Redevelopment Agency and community boardsGovernor’s Front Porch Florida Initiative.
Chief Alexander III has received numerous department awards in recognition of his service to the community, including a Bronze Cross and the Gold Medal of Valor, which is the department’s highest award for heroism.
