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Captain Danzell Brooks
COP Division - Patrol Section
 

Captain Brooks began his career with the Hollywood Police Department in 1982 where he was assigned to the Patrol Division.  In 1983, he was assigned to the Vice, Intelligence and Narcotics Unit, where he served as a Detective.  

 

In 1991, Captain Brooks was assigned to the Youth Services Division as a School Resource Officer.   During his assignment, he actively participated with the Police Athletic League, and initiated a “Drug Talk” Program while serving as the Youth Crime Watch Coordinator.  

 

In 1993, Captain Brooks returned to the South Broward Drug Enforcement Unit where he served as liaison between the South Broward Drug Enforcement Unit and the Federal Bureau of Investigations, Drug Enforcement Agency and the Secret Service. 

 

Promoted to Sergeant in February of 2000, Captain Brooks held positions in Patrol, the Crime Suppression Unit, South Broward Drug Enforcement Unit, and Internal Affairs.  He is a member of the Crisis Negotiation Team and currently serves as the Training Coordinator for the unit.

 

In January of 2005, Captain Brooks was promoted to Lieutenant and was assigned to the Special Operations Unit. Captain Brooks currently oversees the Patrol Section of the COP Division.

 

Captain Brooks was awarded the Crime Stoppers Award in 1987 in recognition of Outstanding Contribution and Support for Effective Law Enforcement.  In 2000, under his direction, Neighborhood Team 5 was awarded the first Departmental COPPS Award.   Captain Brooks has received numerous internal and external Letters of Recognition and Department Commendations to include, Community Involvement, Continuous Service, Unit Citation, Good Conduct and Distinguished Expert. 

 

Captain Brooks currently teaches subjects in Criminal Justice and Alternative Dispute Resolution at the Union Institute and University in Miami, Florida. Captain Brooks is a member of the Florida Association of Hostage Negotiators (F.A.H.N.) and the National Organization for Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE).

 

Captain Brooks earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from Alabama State University and a Master of Science Degree in Dispute Resolution from Nova Southeastern University.  Captain Brooks is also a graduate of the University of Louisville Southern Police Institute 46th Command Officers Course.

 

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