Professional of the Year for 2008 in Law Enforcement: Anthony L. De Meo

	Anthony L. De Meo
Industry	Government
Title	Sheriff/County Coroner
Expertise	Administration, daily operations, Field Service, Schools Resource Unit, 3 detention facilities, dispatch; has established program which have contributed to the reduction of crime by 32%; serves on Nevada's Homeland Security Communications Committee and Commissioner on Peace Officer Standards and Training
Current Organization	Nye County Sheriff's Office
Type of Organization	Sheriff's office
Major Product	Public Safety
Area of Distribution	Nevada
University/Degree	Attended Jersey City University, University of Virginia, College of Southern Nevada, Nevada State College; Graduate of F.B.I. National Academy and Southwest Command College
Honors & Awards	Numerous including- Outstanding Young Men of America, 1982; Outstanding Police Officer of the Year, 1991; FBI Letter of Commendation and Citation from the Mayor of Jersey City for Counter Terrorist Operations; Valor Awards; Meritorious Service Awards
Affiliations	Nevada Sheriffs and Chiefs Association (former President); FBI National Academy Association; FBI-LEEDA; Western States Sheriffs Association; National Sheriffs Association; International Association of Chiefs of Police; American College of Forensic Examiners International; Certified Homeland Security
Hobbies & Sports	Motorcycle riding, dog training, scuba diving, jogging
Career Accomplishments	Since in office established programs which resulted in reduction of crime rate by more than 32% even while county population grew by over 31%; Served on Nevada Homeland Security Communications Committee and Commissioner on Peace Officer Standards and Training
Work History	Retired Jersey City Police Officer, 1973-1998, retired Sergeant while assigned to the JCPD Emergency Services Unit
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