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David Morgan

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David Morgan is the current Sheriff of Escambia County.

David Morgan
Occupation Sheriff of Escambia County
Private investigator
Retired, U.S. Air Force
Spouse Susan Morgan

Prior to his election, Morgan served in the United States Air Force and operated a private investigation agency.

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Education and experience

Morgan holds an M.A. degree in Business Administration and Management from Webster University and a B.S. degree in Criminal Justice from Southeast Missouri State University. He served in the United States Air Force for more than 20 years, the bulk of which he spent as an Air Force Police Officer. He has completed a number of advanced law enforcement training programs. Since 1994, Morgan has operated a private investigation agency.

Now after 4 years in office David Morgan's experience is being called into question. During the years 2001-2008 crime in Escambia County fell with exception of 2006. Many agree that this was due to the influx of out of town workers after Ivan. It is also noted that according to FDLE reports, during the same period several years the State of Florida experienced increases in crime. After Morgan's election, the crime rate immediately began to rise peaking in 2010 when Escambia County was dubbed "The Murder Capital of the State of Florida". Not an easy designation given all the drug killings in South Florida. In 2011 there was a breath of fresh air in his failing record where crime was essentially flat at -1.1%. Unfortunately, 2012 crime appears to be increasing again at record levels. During the Morgan years reported by the FDLE and FBI the state enjoyed a decrease in crime while Escambia County suffered record increases.

Personal

Morgan and his wife Susan have four children and four grandchildren.

Electoral history

Escambia County Sheriff, 2008 (Republican primary)

REP David Morgan 13,565 56.7%
REP Ron McNesby (i) 10,354 43.3%

Escambia County Sheriff, 2004 (Republican primary)

REP Ron McNesby (i) 18,892 58.2%
REP David Morgan 7,887 24.3%
REP Doyle Thomas 5,687 17.5%

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