Sergeant
Leon County (FL) Sheriff's Office
Sergeant Shade McMillian, a proud Florida native, has dedicated over 18 years to law enforcement, serving with distinction at the Leon County Sheriff’s Office in Tallahassee since 2005. Rising through the ranks, he became a Sergeant in 2021, having held critical positions such as Field Training Officer, School Resource Deputy, Violent Crimes Detective, Public Information Officer, and Sergeant in Youth and Young Adult Services, Violent Crimes Unit, and Special Investigations/Human Trafficking Unit.
In 2023, Sergeant McMillian played a pivotal role in establishing the Capital City Human Trafficking Task Force (CCHTTF), a collaborative effort involving federal, state, and local law enforcement aimed at combating human trafficking in Florida, with a focus on the state capitol, Tallahassee.
Sergeant McMillian has been a dedicated member of the Florida Gang Investigators Association, serving as North Central Florida Regional Director on the Board of Directors since 2013. An expert in his field, he regularly trains law enforcement officers and school administrators statewide on critical topics including human trafficking, school safety, and gang awareness.
Evolving Police Responses to Human Trafficking: Lessons Learned from Three Jurisdictions
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM ET