"Since law enforcement agencies began partnering with citizens through community policing, we've seen significant drops in crime rates."
- US Attorney General, John Ashcroft

Chief David Romine - St. Pete Beach Police Department

Chief David Romine began his law enforcement career in 1971 in Dade County, Florida. After having risen through the ranks from Police Officer to Deputy Chief, David retired from the South Miami Police Department in 1998 in order to accept the position of Police Chief in Winter Haven, Florida. He served in that capacity from 1998 until 2002.

In 2002, Chief Romine accepted the position of Police Chief in St. Pete Beach, Florida where he currently serves. Chief Romine holds an Associate in Arts Degree from Miami Dade Junior College and a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from Florida International University. Chief Romine graduated from the FBI National Academy, session 158 in 1989. Chief Romine also graduated from the FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Program in 1999.

Chief Romine is a Florida State Certified Police Instructor with a special emphasis in Ethics and Professionalism. Chief Romine is the recipient of numerous awards and commendations accumulated over his many years of law enforcement service in the state of Florida. Chief Romine is a past president of the Polk County Police Chief’s Association and a past president of the Tampa Bay Chief’s of Police Association. Chief Romine is a member of the International Association of Chief’s of Police, the Florida Police Chief’s Association, the FBI National Academy Associates Association, and the Tampa Bay Police Chief’s Association.