Chief David Manuel comes to the Maitland Police
Department from the University of Central Florida Police Department.
Chief Manuel began his law enforcement career
by joining the Maitland Police Department in 1990
as a Patrol Officer.
Maitland Police Department Service & Commendations
He subsequently served as:
- Police Sergeant
- Police Lieutenant
- Police
Commander
- Deputy Chief
His commendations
include:
- Police Officer of the Year in 1991, 1992,
and 1994
- The Life Saving Award in 1990
- The Valor Award in 1992
From 1998 through 2005,
he oversaw the Police Department's SWAT Team in the role of Commander.
Education
Chief Manuel is a graduate of:
- Lake Howell High School
- The United States
Army Non-Commissioned Officer Academy Class of 1983
- Seminole Community
College Law Enforcement Academy
- The Southern Police Institute at the University
of Louisville
- The FBI National Academy (N.A. 245)