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Don Tuten, Chief (Ret.)

Instructor · National Center for Integrated Emergency Response

Personal Profile

Donald "Don" Tuten entered the law enforcement profession as a Patrol Officer in 1989 with the Orange Park Police Department. In 1993, Don transitioned his career to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office with two promotions (Sergeant & Lieutenant), and two staff appointments (Assistant Chief & Chief). Don currently served as Chief of the Homeland Security, Narcotics/Vice & Special Operations Division, and lies 4th in the rank command with the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office; a 3,850 person agency and the nation's 25th largest police department.

Don has earned a master's degree in Executive Leadership and Criminal Justice Education and is a graduate of the 264th session of the FBI's National Academy, the 42nd session of the FBI National Executive Institute, as well as the 66th session of the Senior Management Institute for Police (Boston, MA). Don holds a Top Secret w/ SCI clearance through the Department of Justice and is a credentialed member of the FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force.
Don Tuten

Experience

National Center for Integrated Emergency Response
Oviedo, Florida, 2018 - Current
Instructor
Don is involved in classroom instruction, simulation hands-on training, and train-the-trainer. His many years of expertise in law enforcement, incident management and emergency preparedness are valuable to the team.
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Jacksonville Sheriff's Office
Jacksonville, FL, 1993 - 2020 (Ret.)
Chief of Homeland Security, Narcotics/Vice Special Operations
Don was responsible for a budget of approximately $40 million and the management of 250 civilians, investigators and special operations personnel. He oversaw all undercover operations with the Sheriff's Office. In his time with the JAX SO he has also served as a Patrol Officer, Police Sergeant, Police Lieutenant, Assistant Chief - Homeland Security/Special Operations, Assistant Chief - Zone 1 Commanding Officer, and Chief - Support Services and Logistical Support.
jaxsheriff.org
Orange Park Police Department
Orange Park, FL, 1989 - 1993
Patrol Officer
Don provided public safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, enforcing motor vehicle and criminal laws, and promoting good community relations. In his assignment as a Patrol Officer, he would identify, pursue, and arrest suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts, as well as prepare investigation and incident reports.
townoforangepark.com

“A dedicated leader in public safety constantly prepares for the day that he will be tested to resolve a volatile situation given limited resources.”

Knowledge & Skills

Law Enforcement and Emergency Response
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
30+ years of law enforcement and emergency response expertise.
Incident Management
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Expert in NIMS, ICS, and Unified Command. Type I-IV incident management experience. Highly experienced coaching incident commanders for improvement.
Training and Instruction
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
20+ years expert teaching and training. Developed curriculum and training for the National Police Corps program, Tactical Operation and other departments for the Jacksonville Police Department. Serves as a subject matter expert for the U.S. Army Reserves in NIMS Incident Command/Area Command.
Law Enforcement Practices
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Broad experience designing, directing, and evaluating disaster exercises across public safety, transit, industry, and power.
Public Relations
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
30+ years building positive law enforcement relationships with citizens, organizations and community leaders.

Specialities

  • NIMS/ICS
  • Incident/Crisis Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP)
  • Training Development and Delivery
  • SWAT/Bomb/Dive Command
  • Intelligence Operations
  • Undercover Operations Management
  • Terrorism Prevention
  • Policy Development
  • Leadership Development
  • Federal Agency Liaison
  • Logistical Support Management
  • Professional Standards

Accomplishments

NIMS Certifications
IS-001, 003, 005.a, 019, 0021.13, 22, 26, 0033, 35.10, 055, 00056, 00060, 00061, 0075, 100, 102, 106, 120.a, 130, 139, 195, 200, 208, 230.a, 235, 240, 241, 242, 244, 245, 271, 275, 293, 300, 301, 317, 324, 400, 536.a, 547.s, 548, 650.a, 700, 701.a, 702.a, 703.a, 704, 706, 775, 800, 836, 860.a, 901, 2900. G-265, 358. L-146, 449, 950, 954, 958, 960, 962, 965, 967, 970, 973, 0305.
National Domestic Preparedness Consortium (NDPC)
Instructor Certificate. PER 353, PER 352.
Certifications
Florida Law Enforcement Officer/Instructor. U.S. Coast Guard Captain (100 tons). Master Dive Instructor (PADI).
Awards and Honors
Federal Bureau of Investigation: Director's Commendation of Excellence - Police Executive. University of North Florida: Leaders in the Community. Orange Park Police Department: Florida "DUI Officer of the Year" (1992). FBI National Executive Institutes Associates: Serves on the Board of Directors. State of Florida Regional Domestic Security Task Force (RDSTF): Executive Working Group Member.
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