IPOA Coordinator Director - Atlanta

Law Enforcement Career:

Retired 16-year veteran of the Atlanta Police Department
Served as a Criminal Investigator/Detective, specializing in Gangs, with various units including the Criminal Intelligence Unit, Gang Unit, ATF, Safe Streets, and Special Enforcement Section
Worked in Executive Protection details for notable figures such as Donovan Mitchell, Royce O’Neal, Maurice Taylor, Joe Johnson, and NFL Commissioner Roger Goddell
Education:

Marquette High School, Chesterfield, Missouri ('97)
Lake Land College, Mattoon, Illinois (Associate Degree in Criminal Justice, '99)
University of North Alabama (Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice & Sociology, '02)
Athletic Career: Played professional basketball in Colombia, South America ('02-'04)

Community Engagement Initiatives:

Founder of Clippers & Cops, a community-based program aimed at fostering dialogue and empathy between law enforcement and the community
Received numerous awards and recognitions for his community work and gang outreach efforts
Key Accomplishments and Awards:

Investigator of the Year ('15)
Judge Kaplan Community Service Award ('17)
Atlanta PD Commendation Award for Clippers & Cops program ('19)
University of North Alabama Alumnus of the Year ('20)
NOBLE Civil Rights "OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY SERVICES' ORGANIZATION" Justice by Action Award ('22)
Honorary Doctorate Degree from Harvest Christian University ('23)
Media Appearances and Speaking Engagements:

Featured on CNN, Fox News, BET, The First 48, Morning in America, NBC Nightly News
Guest Speaker at various events including the Illinois Smart City Symposium, Blue Life Support Seminar, and NOBLE Annual Conference
Panelist at the 2021 AT&T Revolt Summit and guest on the TNT Show The Arena with Bakari Sellers
Additional Recognitions:

Received a Proclamation from Atlanta City Council for Clippers & Cops ('19)
Received a Community Service Award from The US Attorney’s Office Northern District of Georgia ('17)
Received the ASIS Law Enforcement Community Service Award ('20)
Sisterhood Project I “Promise” Award ('22)
GIA Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award ('23)
Delux Magazine 100 Award Recipient ('23)