Dwight Mattingly

Chairman, FPPTA Board of Directors

 

Paul O’Connell

Pompano Beach Fire & Police

TLC Communications Committee Chair

Paul D. O’Connell is a highly respected public safety leader with over four decades of progressive experience in law enforcement, specializing in patrol operations, criminal investigations, strategic planning, and executive administration. His distinguished career includes leadership roles with the Broward Sheriff’s Office, the Pompano Beach Police Department, and as Chief of Police for the City of Wilton Manors, where he successfully restructured the department and rebuilt community trust.

Paul is the founding State Director of Florida’s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force and has served on the National ICAC Executive Board and the Legal Oversight Committee. He also played a key role in the post-9/11 Joint Terrorism Task Force efforts in South Florida.

As a consultant through his firm, Policing with Passion, LLC, Paul currently advises municipal governments on public safety operations and leadership development. He is a graduate of the FBI National Academy, Harvard Kennedy School’s Senior Executive Program, and holds a J.D. from Nova Southeastern University, an M.S. in Public Administration from St. Thomas University, and a B.S. magna cum laude from Northeastern University.

Paul has received numerous honors, including the ADL Excellence in Law Enforcement Award, the Karl Clark Award, and the Urban League’s Champions for Change Award. A published author and frequent speaker, he is known for his insightful work on leadership, ethics, and community policing. He also continues to serve on various boards supporting law enforcement, youth, and community development.

Jeff Branch

Florida League of Cities

Senior Legislative Advocate/Director of Field Advocacy Designate

 

Lauren Bush

Florida League of Cities

Legislative Policy Analyst