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Michael "Mike" Wallace, FCPP

Certified Florida Crime Prevention Practitioner, firearms instructor, master Taser instructor, a certified use of force instructor and more!

When Kin is elected as your next Suwannee County Sheriff, Mike Wallace will work by Kin's side as his future Chief Deputy. Mike has a proven track record as a true community police professional in both Gadsden and Leon Counties. Mike will lead the way training our valuable male and female officers. He will also focus on bridging the gaps in our community and building our external law enforcement relationships.

About Mike Wallace

Michael “Mike” Wallace is the managing partner of Legacy Training Group. Legacy specializes in creating civilian response to active shooter events (C.R.A.S.E) safety and security programs for houses of worship and small business. Mike is also a certified Florida Crime Prevention Practitioner, firearms instructor, master taser instructor and a certified use of force instructor.

 

Mike has a background in public information, community outreach initiatives and creating and maintaining community partnerships. He began his law enforcement career in the United States Air Force as a security police officer in 1987. He is a decorated US Air Force veteran serving in the Panamanian Conflict and Desert Shield/Storm. After being honorably discharged, he served as a contract manager with the Florida Department of Management Services (DMS) Bureau of Private Prison Monitoring. After leaving DMS Mike joined the Quincy Police Department with assignments in the patrol, criminal investigation division and as a patrol supervisor.   

 

As a law enforcement officer Mike has served both Leon and Gadsden counties. Additionally, he is an adjunct instructor at the Florida Public Safety Institute and is the Law Enforcement Torch Run Region 3 Coordinator. He also serves on the board of directors for Whole Child Leon and Big Bend Pop Warner.    

 

Mike is married to Luciana “China” Wallace and they are the proud parents of nine adult children as well as grandparents of three beautiful granddaughters.

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