Sheriff
Leon County (FL) Sheriff's Office
Tallahassee, Florida, United States
Walter. A. McNeil was elected Sheriff of Leon County in November 2016. In his distinguished 41-year career as a public servant, Walter McNeil has led the fight against crime in Tallahassee, has been tapped to lead two state agencies under former Gov. Charlie Crist, and has advised the Obama White House and other governments around the globe on law enforcement strategies and tactics. From 2008-2011, his three years as Corrections Secretary, he put in place Florida's first prison reentry programs, reducing the inmate recidivism rate by nearly 5%.
For 10 years at the helm of the Tallahassee Police Department, Chief McNeil was recognized for his progressive voice and his effective response to citizen concerns. His community policing efforts to control gangs, drugs and juvenile crime earned him numerous honors, including the Tallahassee NAACP Humanitarian Award, and the United States DEA Award.
A graduate of the FBI National Academy, Sheriff McNeil has been a key adviser to the Obama Administration on homeland security and police morale. In 2012 he was selected to serve on the advisory group that met with Vice President Biden to discuss gun violence.
Sunday, October 20, 2024
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM ET