Captain Richard Walterman, Miami Police Department, Miami, FL

Captain Richard Walterman entered his 30th year of service in the Miami Police Department in 2011. He is currently in charge of the City of Miami Police Department's Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security. In this assignment he prepares the Department for the potential of terrorist activity through training programs and public interaction and education programs. He currently serves as event commander for many major events that occur throughout the city on a regular basis. These events include street festivals, large concerts and multiple day festivals that attract hundreds of thousands of people. While assigned as the Traffic Unit Commander he coordinated motorcade escorts for dozens of Presidential and high level dignitary visits to the City of Miami. Other dignitaries included the Vice-Presidents and former Presidents. He has also coordinated motorcade support for many Heads of State from several foreign nations.