Meet The Chief
Chief Robert Douglas began his Law Enforcement career in 1976 with the Marion County Sheriffs Office.
At the Marion County Sheriffs Office, Robert Douglas started as a Correctional Officer and retired at the position of Major of Patrol. Robert Douglas began his current position as Chief of Police of the Chiefland Police Department in 2005. Robert Douglas has worked in Patrol, Investigations, Street Crimes, Drug Unit, as Patrol Sergeant, SWAT, as Public Information Officer, as Lieutenant, as District Commander, as Patrol Captain and Major. Robert Douglas graduated from the Central Florida Community College Police Standards, the University of Louisville School of Administration for administration officers and the Florida Criminal Justice Executive Institute. Robert Douglas has over 2000 hours of law enforcement and leadership educational courses.
Chief Douglas is a current member of the Chiefland Rotary Club, The Levy County Cattleman's Association, The State of Florida Police Chiefs Association, The National Rifle Association and a board member of the Chiefland Hospice.
*Chief
Douglas believes that law enforcement is a calling, not just a job. The
oath of office a law enforcement officer takes should not be taken
lightly. The oath to protect and defend the constitution is our badge
of honor and those who fail to keep that oath should not wear the badge
or uniform. A law enforcement officer has to have integrity and walk in
truth and humbleness. A leader should not ask his people to perform a
task he would not do himself. Law enforcement officers are servants of
the people we are sworn to protect.*
