2013 Wall of Fame Inductee: David Romine

David Romine began his law enforcement career in Dade County, Fla. in 1971 retiring as Major/Assistant Chief of Police with the South Miami Police Department after serving 28 years. Romine then served four and a half years as the Police Chief with the Winter Haven Police Department in Polk County. He then accepted the chief's position with the St. Petersburg Beach Police Department in Pinellas County, retiring in 2013 after serving 10 years. Romine is currently an Adjunct Professor in the College of Public Safety at St. Petersburg College, teaching Research Methods for Criminal Justice, Constitutional Law and Rules of Evidence and Introduction to Criminal Justice. He has been a certified Florida Law Enforcement Instructor for over 30 years. Romine is a facilitator for Franklin Covey's Seven Habits for Law Enforcement Professionals.

Chief Romine earned a B.S. Degree in Criminal Justice from Florida International University and an M.A. in Criminal Justice Administration from USF. He graduated from the 158th Session of the FBI National Academy and the FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Program. Romine is a life member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police, a 24 year member of the Florida Police Chiefs Association, where he has served on numerous committees and chaired the State Training Committee several years. He was previously the Polk County Police Chiefs Association and Chairman of the Pinellas Police Standards Council. He was also a previous president, and current member, of the Tampa Bay Area Chiefs of Police Association.