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Simmons Qualifies to Run for Fayette County Sheriff
Simmons is currently the President of David L. Simmons & Associates, a private security consulting company. Simmons has over 23 years of executive leadership experience managing law enforcement and security operations. Prior to moving to Fayette County in 1998, Simmons served as a Deputy Chief of Police with the Detroit Police Department, and served as the chief of staff for the chief of police. Simmons assisted the chief in managing the day-to-day operations of the 4,500 member department. During his career with the Detroit Police Department, Simmons commanded its Gang Squad and Crime Prevention Section. Upon retiring from the department in 1996, Simmons was appointed to the position of Director of Public Safety for the City of Highland Park, Michigan. Simmons has received awards for his service from the Detroit Field Office’s of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (F.B.I.), the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (A.T.F), the Drug Enforcement Administration (D.E.A.), and the United States Secret Service. Simmons has earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Madonna University and a Masters of Liberal Studies degree in Inter-Disciplinary Technology with emphasis in Public Administration from Eastern Michigan University. Simmons is a graduate of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (F.B.I.) National Academy. In 1993, Simmons earned the Certified Protection Professional (CPP) designation from ASIS International (American Society for Industrial Security). ASIS International is the largest international educational organization for security professionals, with over 35,000 members worldwide. Only 10,000 individuals worldwide have earned the CPP designation. Simmons states that the cornerstone of public safety and public service is the responsibility of law enforcement to protect and serve the community. He states that his experience dealing with gangs and crime prevention make him uniquely qualified to serve the citizens of Fayette County. Simmons states he would ensure that the department is operated in a professional and cost effective manner. In regards to personnel matters, he believes that mutual respect and a free exchange of criticism and ideas will go a long way toward enhancing organizational morale and preventing stagnation. Simmons states he would work vigorously to preserve Fayette County’s peaceful way of life. Simmons has been an active member of the Fayette County Republican Party since 1998. He previously served as the party’s Vice Chairman of Membership, and as Fayette County’s representative on the Georgia Republican Party’s 3rd District Committee. Simmons is currently the President of the Board of Directors of the Whitewater Creek Community Association. He is also a member of ASIS International, the International Association of Chiefs of Police, the Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy of Graduates, the Kiwanis Club of Peachtree City, and the Fayette County Chamber of Commerce. Simmons has been married to his wife Patricia for twenty-one years, and together they have five adult children. Simmons attends New Hope Baptist Church (North Campus), in Fayetteville, Georgia Home | Dave Simmons | Back to top
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