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Stacy Drakeford Named Interim Police and Fire Services Director For City of Washington
For Immediate Release
City Manager Josh Kay announced the appointment of Stacy Drakeford as the Interim Police and Fire Services Director for the City of Washington. Drakeford will begin his position with Washington on Monday, April 2, 2012.
Drakeford, a recent retiree from South Carolina, has over twenty-five years of experience in law enforcement and fire services. Most recently Drakeford served as the Director of Public Safety for the City of Clinton, South Carolina. Prior to his tenure in Clinton, he served for eighteen years with the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division working through the ranks to the post of Assistant Director. Drakeford holds a Bachelor of Science from Presbyterian College, a Master of Science in Criminal Justice and a Master of Public Administration from Troy University. Drakeford is a graduate from the Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy, the Federal Emergency Management Institute Professional Development Program, and the Rural Executive Management Institute. He is also a graduate of the Fire and Rescue Management Institute at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, holds the National Firefighter Level 2 designation, and has attended numerous National Fire Academy courses. "I am excited that Stacy is available and willing to serve as our Interim Police and Fire Services Director. His experience in managing both fire and police services will allow us to fully evaluate our transition to a Police and Fire Services Department" Kay stated.
Drakeford commented, "I am honored to become a part of the Washington team and I look forward to working with the men and women of the Washington Police and Fire divisions. I also look forward to being a part of the community and working with our partner organizations to continue to make Washington a safe place to live and work."
Josh Kay
City Manager
City of Washington
PO Box 1988
Washington, NC 27889
Office: (252) 975-9319
Stacy Drakeford: Stacy Drakeford Named Interim Police and Fire Services Director
Fire and Rescue Management Institute, Present
UNC- Charlotte
Charlotte, North Carolina
North Carolina Association of Chiefs, October 2011
Chief Officer Executive Development Program
Charlotte, North Carolina
Rural Executive Management Institute, February 2011
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Federal Emergency Management Institute
Professional Development Program, August 2010
Emmitsburg, Maryland
M.S. Criminal Justice, August, 2007
Troy University, Troy, Alabama
M.P.A. Public Management, August, 2006
Troy University, Troy, Alabama
South Carolina Executive Institute, May, 2004
Columbia, South Carolina
Federal Bureau of Investigation (F.B.I.) National Academy, March, 2002
Quantico, Virginia
B.S. Political Science, May, 1987
Presbyterian College, Clinton, South Carolina
Summary of Qualifications
• 24 years of Law Enforcement experience with strong leadership skills to include successful collaboration with Federal, State and local agencies specializing in risk management and strategic planning.
• Motivation, mentoring and leadership skills strengthened by the philosophy that one must live the culture and lead by example. Aptitude to persuade individuals to willingly devote optimal effort and commit loyalty to the organizational objectives and mission.
• Ability to overcome complex challenges and execute appropriate decision making using evidence-based measures, analytical reasoning, strong work ethic and irreproachable integrity.
• Fiscal responsibility with the propensity to maximize performance while minimizing expenditures.
• Proponent of empowerment and accountability
City of Clinton South Carolina 2009 - 2012
Director of Public Safety, 2009- 2012
Responsible for directing all departmental activities that includes creating and implementing policies and procedures; assessing staffing needs, directing the day to day operations of police and fire personnel; developing and managing the departmental annual budget, making appropriate budgetary and staffing recommendations to the city manager and city council; monitoring crime trends and issues; directing community- based solving activities; developing community partnerships and assessing community needs.
South Carolina Law Enforcement Division 1991- 2009
Assistant Director, 2007-2009
Managed and supervised 150 law enforcement and support personnel in the Special Operations Section (SWAT Team, Aviation, Arson/Bomb, Vice, Vehicle Crime, Headquarters, and Training Unit); analyzed fiscal impact of new legislation; participated in the agency's budget-writing process; developed projects and programs to assist in accomplishment of established goals of the Division; facilitated problem solving and conflict resolution between employees; monitored expenditures and ensured efficient utilization of personnel and resources.
Inspector-Office of the Chief, 2004-2007
Managed internal affairs investigations; evaluated citizen's complaints; oversaw Headquarters and Inspections operations for the Division; performed legislative liaison and public information duties; and participated in the development and implementation of policies.
Captain-Vice Enforcement, 2002- 2004
Managed and supervised 61 law enforcement and support personnel; to include narcotics, alcohol, gambling and technical surveillance investigations; coordinated statewide enforcement operations with various Police Departments, Sheriff's Departments, State Agencies and Federal Agencies; developed projects and programs to assist in accomplishment of established goals of the Division.
Captain-Alcohol Enforcement, 1998- 2002
Managed and supervised 42 law enforcement and support personnel; conducted performance evaluations; developed strategic plans; directed case preparation and management; developed and implemented a case-report writing protocol; developed a record keeping system; analyzed the fiscal impact involving new legislation; and testified before legislative subcommittees.
Lieutenant- Alcohol Enforcement, 1996- 1998
Managed and supervised 12 special agents; performed the task of Administrative Lieutenant; conducted employee performance evaluations; assisted employees in performance of duties; developed a standard protocol for the collection and destruction of evidence; SWAT Team Leader for hostage/crisis intervention team.
Special Agent, 1991- 1996
Coordinated undercover assignments throughout South Carolina; assisted in State Grand Jury and Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force cases; field training agent for new agents; responsible for drafting/writing reports of investigations; interviewed/interrogated suspects, victims, and witnesses; supervised informants and confidential sources.
South Carolina Highway Patrol 1988-1991
State Trooper, 1988 - 1991
Enforced state motor vehicle violations and other criminal statutes; assigned to the Aggressive Criminal Enforcement Team; testified in court and other legal proceedings; maintained records/reports regarding activity.
Bennttsville Police Department 1987- 1988
Patrolman, 1987 - 1988
Enforced state criminal statutes and city ordinances; conducted interviews of victims, witnesses, and suspects; handled complaints filed by citizens; performed security inspections of buildings.
Professional and Social Organizations
• Past President South Carolina Chapter FBI National Academy Associates
• Past President National Liquor Law Enforcement Association
• Past Vice President South Carolina Crisis Negotiator's Association
• Presbyterian College Board of Visitors
• Presbyterian College NCAA Self-Study Steering Committee
• Omega Psi Phi Fraternity
• Worshipful Master Masonic Lodge - Saint David #467
Professional Affiliations
• State: South Carolina FBI National Academy Associates, South Carolina Police Chief's Association, South Carolina Fire Chief's Association, South Carolina Firefighter's Association, South Carolina Law Enforcement Association,
• National: FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Association, National Fire Protection Association, International Fire Chief's Association, National Police Chief Association, National Liquor Law Enforcement Association, Past Representative United States Attorney's Violent Crime Task Force Executive Coordinating Committee, Past Representative United States Attorney's Drug Task Force District Coordinating Committee, Past Representative National Alliance of State Drug Enforcement Agencies
Go Back
City Manager Josh Kay announced the appointment of Stacy Drakeford as the Interim Police and Fire Services Director for the City of Washington. Drakeford will begin his position with Washington on Monday, April 2, 2012.
Drakeford, a recent retiree from South Carolina, has over twenty-five years of experience in law enforcement and fire services. Most recently Drakeford served as the Director of Public Safety for the City of Clinton, South Carolina. Prior to his tenure in Clinton, he served for eighteen years with the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division working through the ranks to the post of Assistant Director. Drakeford holds a Bachelor of Science from Presbyterian College, a Master of Science in Criminal Justice and a Master of Public Administration from Troy University. Drakeford is a graduate from the Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy, the Federal Emergency Management Institute Professional Development Program, and the Rural Executive Management Institute. He is also a graduate of the Fire and Rescue Management Institute at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, holds the National Firefighter Level 2 designation, and has attended numerous National Fire Academy courses. "I am excited that Stacy is available and willing to serve as our Interim Police and Fire Services Director. His experience in managing both fire and police services will allow us to fully evaluate our transition to a Police and Fire Services Department" Kay stated.
Drakeford commented, "I am honored to become a part of the Washington team and I look forward to working with the men and women of the Washington Police and Fire divisions. I also look forward to being a part of the community and working with our partner organizations to continue to make Washington a safe place to live and work."
Josh Kay
City Manager
City of Washington
PO Box 1988
Washington, NC 27889
Office: (252) 975-9319
Stacy Drakeford: Educational Experience
Fire and Rescue Management Institute, Present
UNC- Charlotte
Charlotte, North Carolina
North Carolina Association of Chiefs, October 2011
Chief Officer Executive Development Program
Charlotte, North Carolina
Rural Executive Management Institute, February 2011
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Federal Emergency Management Institute
Professional Development Program, August 2010
Emmitsburg, Maryland
M.S. Criminal Justice, August, 2007
Troy University, Troy, Alabama
M.P.A. Public Management, August, 2006
Troy University, Troy, Alabama
South Carolina Executive Institute, May, 2004
Columbia, South Carolina
Federal Bureau of Investigation (F.B.I.) National Academy, March, 2002
Quantico, Virginia
B.S. Political Science, May, 1987
Presbyterian College, Clinton, South Carolina
Summary of Qualifications
• 24 years of Law Enforcement experience with strong leadership skills to include successful collaboration with Federal, State and local agencies specializing in risk management and strategic planning.
• Motivation, mentoring and leadership skills strengthened by the philosophy that one must live the culture and lead by example. Aptitude to persuade individuals to willingly devote optimal effort and commit loyalty to the organizational objectives and mission.
• Ability to overcome complex challenges and execute appropriate decision making using evidence-based measures, analytical reasoning, strong work ethic and irreproachable integrity.
• Fiscal responsibility with the propensity to maximize performance while minimizing expenditures.
• Proponent of empowerment and accountability
City of Clinton South Carolina 2009 - 2012
Director of Public Safety, 2009- 2012
Responsible for directing all departmental activities that includes creating and implementing policies and procedures; assessing staffing needs, directing the day to day operations of police and fire personnel; developing and managing the departmental annual budget, making appropriate budgetary and staffing recommendations to the city manager and city council; monitoring crime trends and issues; directing community- based solving activities; developing community partnerships and assessing community needs.
South Carolina Law Enforcement Division 1991- 2009
Assistant Director, 2007-2009
Managed and supervised 150 law enforcement and support personnel in the Special Operations Section (SWAT Team, Aviation, Arson/Bomb, Vice, Vehicle Crime, Headquarters, and Training Unit); analyzed fiscal impact of new legislation; participated in the agency's budget-writing process; developed projects and programs to assist in accomplishment of established goals of the Division; facilitated problem solving and conflict resolution between employees; monitored expenditures and ensured efficient utilization of personnel and resources.
Inspector-Office of the Chief, 2004-2007
Managed internal affairs investigations; evaluated citizen's complaints; oversaw Headquarters and Inspections operations for the Division; performed legislative liaison and public information duties; and participated in the development and implementation of policies.
Captain-Vice Enforcement, 2002- 2004
Managed and supervised 61 law enforcement and support personnel; to include narcotics, alcohol, gambling and technical surveillance investigations; coordinated statewide enforcement operations with various Police Departments, Sheriff's Departments, State Agencies and Federal Agencies; developed projects and programs to assist in accomplishment of established goals of the Division.
Captain-Alcohol Enforcement, 1998- 2002
Managed and supervised 42 law enforcement and support personnel; conducted performance evaluations; developed strategic plans; directed case preparation and management; developed and implemented a case-report writing protocol; developed a record keeping system; analyzed the fiscal impact involving new legislation; and testified before legislative subcommittees.
Lieutenant- Alcohol Enforcement, 1996- 1998
Managed and supervised 12 special agents; performed the task of Administrative Lieutenant; conducted employee performance evaluations; assisted employees in performance of duties; developed a standard protocol for the collection and destruction of evidence; SWAT Team Leader for hostage/crisis intervention team.
Special Agent, 1991- 1996
Coordinated undercover assignments throughout South Carolina; assisted in State Grand Jury and Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force cases; field training agent for new agents; responsible for drafting/writing reports of investigations; interviewed/interrogated suspects, victims, and witnesses; supervised informants and confidential sources.
South Carolina Highway Patrol 1988-1991
State Trooper, 1988 - 1991
Enforced state motor vehicle violations and other criminal statutes; assigned to the Aggressive Criminal Enforcement Team; testified in court and other legal proceedings; maintained records/reports regarding activity.
Bennttsville Police Department 1987- 1988
Patrolman, 1987 - 1988
Enforced state criminal statutes and city ordinances; conducted interviews of victims, witnesses, and suspects; handled complaints filed by citizens; performed security inspections of buildings.
Professional and Social Organizations
• Past President South Carolina Chapter FBI National Academy Associates
• Past President National Liquor Law Enforcement Association
• Past Vice President South Carolina Crisis Negotiator's Association
• Presbyterian College Board of Visitors
• Presbyterian College NCAA Self-Study Steering Committee
• Omega Psi Phi Fraternity
• Worshipful Master Masonic Lodge - Saint David #467
Professional Affiliations
• State: South Carolina FBI National Academy Associates, South Carolina Police Chief's Association, South Carolina Fire Chief's Association, South Carolina Firefighter's Association, South Carolina Law Enforcement Association,
• National: FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Association, National Fire Protection Association, International Fire Chief's Association, National Police Chief Association, National Liquor Law Enforcement Association, Past Representative United States Attorney's Violent Crime Task Force Executive Coordinating Committee, Past Representative United States Attorney's Drug Task Force District Coordinating Committee, Past Representative National Alliance of State Drug Enforcement Agencies
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