Why do you want to be a PAARI Pro? “I serve as a local FAN Great Lakes Bay Region board member, Saginaw County Prevention Coalition board member and Saginaw County Court Structured Treatment and Recovery advisory board member. I have experience with FAN implementing the Hope Not Handcuffs and QRT initiatives at our police department. I have experience with QRT initiatives and providing/connecting persons suffering with substance misuse to appropriate recovery resources/partners, both as a law enforcement officer and volunteer firefighter. I have extensive experience with grant funding and partnership building. It is important that we utilize partnerships to connect people to resources, increase understanding of addiction and reduce stigma to make our communities healthier.”
About: David has more than 20 years of experience in the field of law enforcement. He understands that every law enforcement agency is only as successful as the strength of the relationships it builds with its citizens and community partners. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice and a Master of Arts degree in Public Administration. David is also a graduate of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s National Academy (Session #160). David has worked 22 years for the Saginaw Police Department, currently serving as the administrative services lieutenant. Previously, he worked 16 months with the Saginaw County Sheriff Department. He has been awarded the Saginaw Police’s Chief of Police Personal Citation for Esteemed Service, Exceptional Performance Award, Commendation Award, Outstanding Unit Decoration, Meritorious Unit Commendation, and Service Decoration. In 2014, David was also recognized as a Saginaw County Community Mental Health Authority 2014 Special Hero Award Recipient.