U.S. Marshal/Chief of Police (Ret.)
U.S. Marshals Service (USMS), United States
William B. Berger is the US Marshal for the Middle District of Florida since 2011. Marshal Berger served as President of both IACP in 2001/02 and the Florida Chiefs of Police Association in 1996/97. He was Police Chief for the City of Palm Bay, Florida (2004-2011) and City of North Miami Beach (1989-2004). Marshal Berger began his law enforcement career at the Miami Police Department in 1974, working in virtually every section of the agency. He was the Commander of the Training Unit, Police Academy, and Homicide, Robbery, and Sexual Battery Units.
Marshal Berger holds a JD Degree from Shephard Broad Law Center-Nova Southeastern University, Master’s degree in Public Administration, and Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from St. Thomas Villanova University. Marshal Berger was awarded Florida Police Chief Association’s Director’s Choice Award in 1992, 2003, 2006 and 2016 and the FPCA President’s Award for Distinguished Service in 2008 and 2017. He was inducted into the Florida Department Law Enforcement Hall of Fame in 2017. During his career, Bill Berger has mentored, coached and watch as over 10 of his subordinates have risen to the rank of Chief of Police.
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The Increasingly Critical Role of Sergeants: Challenges, Realities, and Practical Solutions
Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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