OKALOOSA COUNTY
Edward M. Spooner

Born Danvile, VA, September 27, 1950 Education Graduate of Quincy High School, AA, North Florida Community College; BS Criminology, Florida State University; graduate of the Florida Criminal Justice Executive Institute, numerous law-enforcement courses and certifications Spouse Patti Children Four Church Methodist Career 35-year veteran of law enforcement: Uniformed patrol and training officer for the Tallahassee Police Department; Instructor, Pat Thomas Law Enforcement Academy; Director, Quincy Department of Public Safety, 1979 to 1991; Assistant Interim City Manager and Acting City Manager; served two appointments on the Florida Parole Commission, including Chairman, 1996-98; Interim Director, Pat Thomas Law Enforcement Academy, 1999; Director, Gadsden County Emergency Management; Chief Deputy, Gadsden County Sheriff's Office; Florida Department of Law Enforcement 2004-2009; appointed Interim Sheriff, Okaloosa County, February 2009 Honors and Affiliations Past president, Florida Police Chiefs Association, 1988-1989; Appointed to the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission by Governor Graham 1984-88, reappointed by Governor Martinez 1988-91; Life member Florida Police Chiefs Association, Florida Peace Officers Association, National Rifle Association and Big Bend Law Enforcement Association; past member and president of the Quincy Rotary Club.