Bernadette DiPino

Bernadette DiPino is an American law enforcement officer who is serving as the Chief of Police in Sarasota, Florida.[1] DiPino is the first women to hold the position of chief of police of the Sarasota Police Department.[2][3] Previously DiPino held the position of chief of police in Ocean City, Maryland from 2003 until 2009.[4] DiPino is known for speaking out about sexual misconduct by police officers while on the job.[5]

Early life and education

DiPino was born into a family of law enforcement officers.[6] She earned a Bachelor of Art’s Degree from Salisbury State University in 1995, and then later graduated from the FBI National Academy in 2001.[4]

Law enforcement career

DiPino began her career in law enforcement in 1985 with the Baltimore County Police Department.[4] She relocated to Ocean City, Maryland in 1988 where she rose through the ranks to become the first women to be Chief of Police in 2003.[4] After 24 years in Ocean City, DiPino accepted the position as Chief of Police in Sarasota, Florida.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 "Bernadette DiPino named Sarasota police chief". HeraldTribune.com. Retrieved 2015-12-15.
  2. ↑ "My Best Life: Chief of Police Bernadette DiPino, City of Sarasota". GRAVITAS MAGAZINE. Retrieved 2015-12-15.
  3. ↑ "Who are America's cops?". america.aljazeera.com. Retrieved 2015-12-15.
  4. 1 2 3 4 "Town of Ocean City, Maryland | Ocean City Police Chief Bernadette DiPino to Retire After 25 Years with Town of Ocean City". oceancitymd.gov. Retrieved 2015-12-15.
  5. ↑ "Betrayed by the badge". Associated Press. Retrieved 2015-12-15.
  6. ↑ "Florida, female police chief reducing tensions". WJXT. Retrieved 2015-12-15.
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