Jeremy Campbell
Jeremy Campbell is career decorated Law Enforcement Officer who began his career in 2007 with the Riviera Beach Police Department (South Florida) as a Police Officer.
While there, Jeremy served as a Tactical/Narcotics Agent, Property and Homicide Detective as well as a full-time Special Deputy Marshal with the United States Marshals Service Florida Regional Fugitive Task Force.
In 2014, Jeremy left the Riviera Beach Police Department to serve with the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO) as a Deputy Sheriff. During his tenure with PBSO, Jeremy has served in the Road Patrol Division, Street Crimes Unit and the Detective Bureau where he investigated crimes against persons and property; namely Auto, Equipment and Cargo Thefts. Jeremy is currently a Canine Handler assigned to
the Homeland Security Bureau, Airport Division – Canine Unit where he utilizes an Explosives Detection Canine.
Jeremy earned a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Criminal Justice from California Coast University and is an Instructor at the Palm Beach State College Criminal Justice Academy where he teaches the Basic Law Enforcement and Crossover Police Academy Recruits.
Jeremy is certified with the Palm Beach County Crisis Intervention Team (CIT), is a member of the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation, International Association of Auto Theft Investigators and served on the Board of Directors for the Florida Auto Theft Intelligence Unit for many years.
Jeremy is passionate about serving the community and helping all of those in need.
Captain Rich McNevin
Embarking on my law enforcement journey in 1994, my career began humbly as a dispatcher for the West Palm Beach Police Department. The intricate world of law enforcement called, and in 1998, I answered that call by attending the police academy. March of 1999 marked a significant milestone as I joined the ranks of the Boynton Beach Police Department.
Over the years, my career within the Boynton Beach Police Department evolved through diverse roles. I served as a Traffic Homicide Reconstructionist, delving into the intricate details of accident investigation. Progressing through the ranks, I assumed roles as Road Patrol Sergeant and Traffic Sergeant, contributing to the operational efficiency of the department.
My journey reached new heights when I took on the mantle of Captain, overseeing several critical divisions within the agency. This role allowed me to blend leadership and experience, guiding teams towards excellence.
The trajectory of my career took a profound turn in 2008 when I faced a life-altering event — being shot in the line of duty. This experience not only tested my resilience but also fueled a determination to continue serving and contributing to the field of law enforcement.
In 2019, another chapter unfolded with an on-duty shooting. Navigating through these critical incidents has provided me with a unique perspective on the challenges and triumphs that define a law enforcement career.
Driven by a commitment to support my fellow officers, I’ve dedicated myself to sharing the insights gained from these experiences. My aim is to help others navigate the complexities of critical incidents that inevitably punctuate a law enforcement career.
Beyond the challenges, my journey is characterized by a steadfast dedication to the principles of justice and the betterment of our community. As I continue to serve, I look forward to contributing to the growth and resilience of law enforcement professionals, ensuring that each officer is equipped to face the dynamic challenges of our noble profession.
Detective Kyle Culver
I was privileged to serve our beautiful nation by enlisting in the Army National Guard in January 2010, where I served for (6) years as a combat Military Police Officer, and was honorably discharged in 2016. During my service, I completed (2) combat deployments to Afghanistan. My time in the Army taught me invaluable life lessons including:
- Leadership skills
- Camaraderie
- Selfless service
- Working as a member of a team for the greater good of all and not one
- Perseverance
- Dedication
- Effective Communication
- Integrity and Honor
- Initiative
- Problem Solving
I began my law enforcement career in 2014 with the Riviera Beach Police Department. Throughout my career, I’ve been fortunate to serve in multiple capacities:
- Road Patrol
- Field Training Officer
- Street Team / Tac Unit
- Palm Beach County Violent Crime Task Force, Agent
- Task Force Officer Assigned to The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office Gang Unit
- Detective Assigned To Homicides, and Violent Crimes
Working in multiple capacities has allowed me to expand my knowledge and experience in a variety of skills, and allowed me to network and gain contacts in local, state, and federal agencies.
After returning from my last deployment in 2014, I experienced struggles with mental health including depression, anxiety, hyper-vigilance, guilt, loss of sleep, and more. These overwhelming obstacles finally came to a head, which forced me to make life decisions. With the support and guidance of those closest to me, I sought out help from professionals regarding my mental health. Although this decision was not easily made, it changed my life for the better.
Since then one of my greatest passions and missions in life has been to spread awareness regarding mental health, especially when dealing with PTSD and Suicide ideation. The greatest military battles in history weren’t fought and won by a single person, victory was obtained by working as a combined force. Therefore, never fight your demons alone. Reach your hand out and it will be met by many who are willing to fight alongside you!
“Never make a permanent decision for a temporary problem”
Lieutenant Josh Kushel
Josh Kushel has an illustrious career spanning over two decades in law enforcement. His journey commenced in the State of New Jersey before he joined the Lauderhill Police Department in Broward County, Florida. Since 2006, he has been an integral part of the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, displaying his expertise across various roles within the agency.
Throughout his distinguished entire career, Josh has demonstrated unparalleled versatility, serving in multifaceted capacities including Corrections, Road Patrol, Criminal Investigations, Community Policing, Field/PTO Training Officer, Agent – Street Crimes/Vice Unit, Violent Crime Suppression Unit, and MAGTF (Multi Agency Gang Task Force). Rising through the ranks, he assumed supervisory responsibilities, earning promotions to the positions of Sergeant in 2017 and Lieutenant in 2023.
During his tenure supervising the Street Crimes/Vice Unit for almost five years, Josh’s leadership facilitated remarkable achievements, including 3,126 arrests, the seizure of 581 firearms, execution of 391 search warrants, recovery of 224 stolen vehicles, and the confiscation of over one million dollars. Tasked with overseeing challenging areas such as Riviera Beach, West Palm Beach, Mangonia Park, and Lake Park, Florida, Josh’s dedication to public safety has been unwavering.
Currently serving as a county night Watch Commander, Lieutenant Kushel has garnered numerous accolades throughout his career, including multiple Sergeant of the Year awards, Deputy of the Year awards, Deputy of the Month awards, Distinguished Service awards, along with multiple commendations which some include the Combat Cross Medal, Combat Action Medal, and Valor/Heroism Award.
A staunch advocate for continuous education and training, Josh holds an impressive academic record, including an Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice, a Bachelor’s Degree with honors in Criminal Justice, and a Master’s Degree with honors in Business specializing in Human Resource Management. Additionally, he has graduated prestigious law enforcement programs such as the Southern Police Institute 149th Administrative Officers Course, Louisville, Kentucky where he was awarded Dean’s Scholar and the Kentucky Colonel Award, Monmouth County Law and Public Safety Program Class #7 where he was awarded Valedictorian, and the FBI Leeda Executive Class #285 where he obtained the Trilogy award.
With an extensive background in high-risk scenarios including traffic stops, search warrants, critical incidents which includes officer involved shootings, and undercover operations, Josh is committed to sharing his wealth of experience to empower both new recruits and seasoned professionals in law enforcement. His mission is to equip officers with the skills and confidence necessary to navigate the challenges of real-life situations, ensuring their readiness to confront the perils inherent in the field.
Kristen Doodian, LCSW
As a mental health professional, Kristen has extensive clinical experience in co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders.
She has worked directly with the first responder community and is very familiar with the cumulative
stressors they are faced with as well as PTSD.
Kristen holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Social Work from Florida Atlantic University.
As a licensed therapist, she is well versed in treatment of addiction, depression, anxiety, and
trauma.
Brian Panczak
As a full-time law enforcement professional, Brian currently holds the rank of sergeant and is assigned as a supervisor of night shift road patrol operations.
During his tenure, he has served as an officer, detective, SWAT operator, instructor, and member of his agency’s Honor Guard.
He is the coordinator for his agency’s Peer Support Team and is certified in Critical Incident Stress Management.
Brian holds a Bachelor’s degree from Florida Atlantic University and a Master’s degree from American Military University.
Prior to his law enforcement career, he served as a Hospital Corpsman in the United States Navy.
John Mammino
John Mammino has 34 years of law enforcement experience and is a retired Captain from the Riviera Beach Police Department.
John has served in the in the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO) Multi-Agency Narcotics Unit (MAN Unit), investigator for the Riviera Beach Detective Bureau as a Violent Crime and Homicide Detective, a Task Force Officer with the West Palm Beach Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and as an Investigator with the Internal Affairs Division of the Riviera Beach Police Department.
In 1993, while assigned to the PBSO MAN Unit, John was recognized as Narcotics Agent of the Month for the successful investigation of a heroin distribution ring which was initiated with direct purchases of heroin capsules on Tamarind Avenue in West Palm Beach and ended with the arrest of the supplier with a search warrant execution in Palm Springs Florida.
In 1996, while assigned to the Riviera Beach Detective Bureau, John earned Officer of the Year for the investigation and arrest of a subject who placed a pipe bomb underneath his wife’s car.
In 1999, John earned a Life Saving Medal when he swam to assist in the rescue of 3 children and 3 adults from a capsized boat during Hurricane Irene off the coast of Florida.
In 2009, John earned the Exceptional Police Duty Award for initiation of a vehicle pursuit which resulted in the apprehension of Bank Robbery suspects in West Palm Beach FL.
Serving in a Lieutenant capacity as a Watch Commander in road patrol on the night shift, John was recognized by the police administration for his leadership in numerous gun arrests utilizing the Shot Spotter Technology (Audio recording system with microphones strategically placed in certain areas to accurately identify gunfire at specific locations).
During his tenure with the Internal Affairs Division, John was responsible for implementing a training curriculum titled Off-Duty Survival based on several administrative investigations involving off duty officers reacting to misdemeanors or felonies in progress.
As a Sergeant, Lieutenant and Captain, John supervised and managed the Road Patrol Division, Detective Division, Crime Scene Unit, K-9 Unit, Traffic Unit, Narcotics Unit and Marine Unit. John was also a member of the Riviera Beach Special Response Team (SWAT) for 21 years and occasionally acted in the capacity of the SRT Commander.
In 2016, after retiring from the Riviera Beach Police Department, John was hired as a Police Lieutenant at the Florida Atlantic University (FAU) Police Department. During his tenure with FAU, John investigated narcotics activity and subsequently supervised and managed the first “buy bust” ever recorded with the FAU Police Department resulting in a felony arrest.
John was also instrumental in implementing the “first ever” K-9 Unit for the agency consisting of one narcotics detection K-9 and one explosive detection K-9.
John is currently employed with the Palm Beach County School District Police Department where he was nominated for Officer of the Year in 2021 for his management and apprehension of a shooting suspect that occurred at an elementary school in Boca Raton where he was assigned. John achieved his Bachelor’s Degree from Barry University in Public Administration in Miami Florida.
John is currently a member of the Palm Beach County Threat Assessment Team and is also certified in Youth Mental Health Awareness for the School District. John is passionate about mentoring and guiding young officers to successful and effective careers exclusive of incorrect and unethical practices.
Eliezer Olea
Eliezer Olea currently serves as a Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve and is a full time Law Enforcement Officer in his local community. He has honourably served the United States and his local community the past 17 years. Prior to his career as a Law Enforcement Officer, Eliezer served as a middle school social science teacher and as a supervisor of a private security firm, where he led more than 200 employees simultaneously on shift across the South Florida Tri-County area. Eliezer, served as the training Sergeant for Palm Beach State College, implementing the training and safety procedures across 5 campuses of the post-secondary institution, conducting physical security assessments, and leading a team of campus security officers.
As a Law Enforcement Officer, Eliezer has served in the several leadership roles across his local police department as a Road Patrol Officer, a Traffic Homicide Investigator, a School Resource Officer and Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Technology Operator. During his service he has completed courses in Criminal Law, is a certified Field Training Officer, and Crisis Intervention Procedures. He has completed the following Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Independent Study Program courses: Introduction to the Incident Command System, National Incident Management System, Responding to an Active Shooter, Active Shooter Prevention, and Preparedness for Childcare Providers.
Eliezer enlisted in the United States Marine Corps Reserve in 2006. Following the completion of Basic Training, he graduated from the U.S. Marine Corps School of Infantry – East where he completed the rigorous Anti-Tank Missile Assaultman course. In 2009, he was ordered to active duty and deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. In 2013, after graduating from the U.S. Marine Corps Civil Military Operations School in Quantico, Virginia. In 2014, SSgt Olea served as a member of the 4th Civil Affairs Group where he deployed in support of Operation Tradewinds held in Dominican Republic: a multinational exercise along with partner nations in the Caribbean. In 2015, SSgt Olea again deployed to support Operation Continuing Promise where he served as a Civil Affairs Non-Commissioned Officer supporting the humanitarian operations in Dominica.
Eliezer currently serves as a U.S. Marine Corps Marksmanship Instructor. Eliezer’s Professional Military Education includes the Combat Life Saver certification, High Risk Protection Techniques, Instructor Development, Basic Instructor Skills, Range Safety Officer, Laser Range Safety Officer, and Joint Anti-Terrorism courses. He holds the Military Occupational Specialties of an Anti-Tank Missile Assaultman (0352), Civil Affairs Specialist (0532), Combat Marksmanship Coach (0933), and Combat Marksmanship Trainer (0931). He also holds the NRA Basic Instructor and Pistol Instructor, Rifle Instructor certifications and Stop the Bleed instructor certification.
Eliezer is an accomplished competitive rifleman. His competitive experience includes High Power Service Rifle, Mid-Range Service Rifle, Long Range Service Rifle, 3 position Air Rifle, Precision Pistol, and Action Pistol disciplines. During his competitive career he has earned the prestigious President’s 100 during the National Rifle matches, 2 Bronze medals during the National Individual Trophy rifle matches, top a 25 Team finish during the National doubles match, a silver medal at the prestigious Inter-Service Rifle Championship Excellence in Competition match, multiple gold, silver, and bronze medals at regional Excellence in Competition Rifle Matches. Eliezer has been a coach and a shooting member of the 1st Place Post & Station Team at Inter-Service Rifle Championship, 1st place other service / civilian team at the Navy Atlantic Fleet Matches.
Eliezer holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science and Social Science, a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History with a minor in Sociology from Florida Atlantic University. As a student veteran, Eliezer served as the Vice-President of Florida Atlantic University Veterans Owls Organization.
His personal military decorations and awards include the Navy Unit Citation, Selected Marine Corps Reserve Medal with 1 star, National Defense Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal with 1 star, Global War of Terror Service Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, Armed Forces Reserve Medal with Hour Glass and M devices, Rifle Expert with 4th Award device, Pistol Expert with 3rd Award device, Meritorious Mast, and 3 Letters of Appreciation.
Lieutenant Mike Blickensdorf
Lt. Blickensdorf comes from a law enforcement family. He began his career at the Grand Blanc Township Police Department in Michigan in 2003, where he worked until he was hired by the Largo Police Department in 2006. As an officer, Lt. Blickensdorf worked in patrol, as a hostage negotiator, as a field training officer, and in the agency’s problem oriented policing unit. When he was promoted to sergeant in 2016, Lt. Blickensdorf rotated through supervisory positions as the sergeant over field training, the K-9 unit, and the traffic unit. As a sergeant, he also served as a special incident response team leader. Lt.. Blickensdorf was promoted to his current position in 2022, where he serves in the community services division in charge of the traffic unit, the problem oriented policing unit, school resource officers, volunteers, and the citizen police academy. He is the commander of the special incident response team.
Lt. Blickensdorf was the lead driving instructor while serving as the sergeant with the traffic unit. He teaches pedestrian/bicycle enforcement for IPTM and the HVE program. He is also the Executive Vice President of the Suncoast Police Benevolent Association. Lt. Blickensdorf is a graduate of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement Leadership Academy and the FBI LEEDA Leadership Trilogy. He has a Bachelors Degree in Public Safety Administration and a Masters Degree in Psychology.
Melissa Houston
After packing up 4 children and moving across the country by myself, I had to do something to support my family. The local police department was hiring, and a friend of mine made a bet with me that he would make it further in the hiring process than I would. I won.
During my 21 years at the Sheriff’s Office, I held positions in the following areas:
- Corrections-booking and housing areas
- Road patrol
- Detective assigned to Sex Crimes Unit
- Field Training Officer
- Drug Recognition Expert Instructor
- Drug/alcohol interdiction team
- Joint Criminal Apprehension Team
- Undercover agent on federal task force
- Patrol Sergeant
- Sergeant in Judicial Services
During my career, I was the one people turned to for help in writing search warrants, giving a second set of eyes to a situation, and being the work-wife or work-mother to my coworkers. My car always had a snack and a bottle of water for anyone in need. I kept blankets and first aid supplies, as well as extra forms and evidence bags, to ensure everyone would always have what they needed to succeed.
I was re-married early in my career, and I had 2 more children. I was working and raising a family alone while my husband pursued his PhD. Everyone has unique circumstances that put pressures on their families. How we handle these pressures will either “make or break” our relationships. Mine broke. Hindsight has 20/20 vision.
During my career, I was in a unique position to understand where the “cop wives’” were coming from, and I would often offer advice to my male counterparts. I am not a licensed therapist. I am, however, a woman who can see both sides of the coin and can offer advice/ideas to help both sides flourish. My undergraduate degree was in social psychology, my Master’s degree is in Criminal Justice.
Ira S. Peskowitz
As a survivor of the family court system and an alienated father who received worldwide attention regarding my daughter Danielle Bregoli, known professionally as Bhad Bhabie. I became recognized and respected worldwide. I am well spoken, empathetic, compassionate and proven professional. I have experience working with many professionally and personally when dealing with the trauma of the family court system and parental alienation.
Skills
- Subject matter expert regarding parental alienation and the family court system professionally and personally.
- To inform and educate everyone involved. Which primarily focuses on first responders, parents and children.
- I will vigorously discuss the causes of parental alienation, the failed family court system and discuss the adverse events which may and will occur to the individuals involved.
- Discuss coping mechanisms for the traumatized who endure the family court system and parental alienation. And help prevent risky behavior and suicidal ideology.
Work Experience
- Presently a Law Enforcement Supervisor
1994–PRESENT
With 30 years of servicing the public within law enforcement starting with NYPD and currently employed in south Florida as a supervisor I have years of experience dealing with co-workers and the community regarding family court-parental alienation matters. - Firefighter-Paramedic
1991-2004
I started out as a volunteer firefighter-EMT on Long Island and became a NYC Paramedic. I continued to work as a public safety officer Firefighter-Paramedic-Police Officer when I relocated to Florida.
1986-Present - Tennis instructor with a professional certification.
2007-Present - Adjunct Instructor Palm Beach State College Police Academy.