David E. Currey
Interim Chief of Police – Vero Beach Police Department

Chief Currey started his law enforcement career in 1990 as a patrolman with the Vero Beach Police Department, where he has worked his way up through the ranks.  Over the past 22 years, he has worked in the Patrol Division, Detective Division, and Administration.  In September 2005, he was promoted to Deputy Chief of Police.  On November 4, 2011, he was appointed Interim Chief of Police.

Chief Currey has a Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice from Stockton State College in New Jersey, and a Masters Degree in Public Administration from Florida Atlantic University.  He is also a graduate of the Southern Police Institute Administrative Officers Course in Louisville, Kentucky.

He is a member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police, Florida Police Chiefs Association, FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Association, Southern Police Institute Alumni Association and Pi Alpha Alpha, which is the National Honor Society for Public Affairs and Administration.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Administration
Interim Chief of Police
David Currey

 

Administrative Assistant
Julie Poteat

 

 

  Administration is comprised of the Chief of Police, the Deputy Chief of Police, and an Administrative Assistant. This office oversees daily operations and the departmental budget.