Education: Graduate of FBI National Academy Session 228
I am proud to have joined Chief Derrick Diggs to assist in implementing his crime reduction and prevention strategies to make the City of Fort Myers a safer community for all of its citizens. In so doing, I have become a member of a group of highly motivated men and women who are dedicated to protecting and serving the citizens of our city.
Deputy Chief Jeffrey Meyers
Years in Law Enforcement: 28
Retired From: South Euclid (OH) Police Department
Education:
B.S. Criminal Justice/Bowling Green State University
Graduate of Northwestern School of Police Staff & Command
Graduate of FBI National Academy Session 228
I am honored to be a part of the Fort Myers Police Department, and the community it serves. The men and women who make up this department are some of the finest professionals in the country. It is my belief that by building a partnership based on professionalism, honest conversation, and mutual respect between the police and the citizens served, we as a community can achieve anything.
Captain William Newhouse
Years in Law Enforcement: 25
Education:
B.A.S. Public Safety Administration/Edison State
M.A. Management & Leadership/Webster University
Graduate of the 126th Administrative Officers Course / Southern Police Institute
I consider it a great honor and privilege to serve the citizens of Fort Myers. There is no limit to the success we can accomplish with the help of our community partners.
ACTING Captain JASON FIELDS
Years in Law Enforcement: 20
Education:
M.S. Criminal Justice/Hodges University
As a 20 year member of the Fort Myers Police Department, I have had the opportunity to grow with the department and the community in which it serves. I am honored to be a part of such a professional organization and work along side an outstanding group of men and women. I believe in the power of networking and community involvement. By working together, we can continue to provide first class services to our citizens and business partners.
ACTING CAPTAIN VICTOR MEDICO
Years in Law Enforcement: 19
Education:
M.A. Administration/Barry University
Graduate of the FBI National Academy Session 272
Graduate of the Florida Criminal Justice Executive Institute, Senior Leadership Program, Class 17
As a long-time resident of Southwest Florida, I am honored to serve and protect the citizens of our great city. The Fort Myers Police Department is a professional and progressive agency committed to working together with the community in order to provide the highest quality of public service. Together, in partnership with the community, we will continue to make the City of Fort Myers a safe place to live, visit and do business.