Benyamin Yisrael

Personal

• Born October 1975 in New York City (Harlem), New York
• First-generation law enforcement officer
• Father of four, grandfather of two

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Bethune-Cookman University (2000)
• Master’s Degree in Business Administration, DeVry University – Keller School of Management (2021)

Employment

• Volusia Sheriff’s Office (2003 – Present)

Worked in patrol, SWAT, Criminal Investigations, Narcotics Taskforce, Volusia Bureau of Investigation, Criminal Investigations Sergeant, Investigation Services Lieutenant, Special Investigations Lieutenant, Judicial Services Captain, District 2 Captain, District 6 Captain, and SWAT Team Commander.

Professional Training

• Graduate of the Daytona State College Police Academy, Daytona Beach, FL
• Graduate of the Senior Management Institute of Police (73^rd Session), Boston, MA (SMIP) (2018)

Professional Involvement

• Member of the Police Executive Research Forum
• Member of the National Tactical Officers Association
• Member of the Florida Sheriff’s Association
• Adjunct Instructor, Daytona State College
• Mentor-Black Male College Explorers, Bethune Cookman University

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