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Sheriff Wayne Ivey has over forty years of public safety service. His career includes both law enforcement and correctional disciplines. He is a graduate of the FBI National Academy 237th Session and has a Bachelor’s Degree in Supervision and Management from Daytona State College. His background in law enforcement includes Management, Criminal Investigations, Narcotics, Patrol Services, Public Integrity Investigations, and Corrections.
Prior to being elected in 2012, Sheriff Ivey served the citizens of the State of Florida as the Resident Agent-in-Charge for the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. As a member of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Sheriff Ivey developed numerous programs that were not only nationally recognized for their innovation but were identified as national models to investigate crime.
Sheriff Ivey has testified before the United States Congress on law enforcement related matters and has extensive experience in the area of crime prevention innovation. Sheriff Ivey speaks regularly on topics such as Community Policing, Protecting Our Constitution, Animal Cruelty Prevention, Identity Theft, Crime in America, Human Trafficking, Domestic Violence, Illegal Immigration, Leadership, and Self Defense through Mental Preparedness. He firmly believes that crime prevention and education are vital to reduce our crime rate and protect our community.
Sheriff Ivey was appointed to serve as the Chairman of the Florida Sheriffs Association training committee; and by the Governor to serve on the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Board; as well as serving on numerous non-profit boards throughout Brevard County. He is the recipient of the President’s Award for efforts in crime prevention and community awareness from the Florida Crime Prevention Association (FCPA), and the NRA Defender of Freedom Award.
