Congratulations to Dr. Charles “Mac” McIntosh, dean of Criminal Justice and Public Service, who has been appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis to the statewide Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission for an initial four-year term effective immediately. The commission’s mission is to ensure that all citizens of Florida are served by criminal justice officers who are ethical, qualified and well-trained.
There are 19 members representing all fields and agencies in criminal justice around the state.
“We are proud to have Dr. McIntosh represent our college and community,” said Dr. Mark Paugh, vice president of Academic Affairs at CF. “He exemplifies the standards of professionalism, and his experience as a practitioner and educator will be a valuable asset to this commission and the field of criminal justice.”
McIntosh is a former reserve officer with the Ocala Police Department, a former deputy with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office and former captain with the Florida Department of Corrections. He currently serves as a reserve deputy with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office. McIntosh is a CF alumnus, earning a Bachelor of Applied Science in Business and Organizational Management, Public Safety Specialization in 2013, as well as a Master of Science in Criminal Justice from the University of Central Florida and a Doctorate of Education in Educational Leadership and Management from Capella University.
“I am thankful for another opportunity to serve our community,” McIntosh said. “It is my goal to make sure that our officers are getting the best training available in order to give the citizens of Florida the best service available. We strive to be the role model for criminal justice in our country.”
More information on the Commission is found at
https://www.fdle.state.fl.us/CJSTC/Commission/CJSTC-Home.aspx