PAUL VILLAVERDE is a law enforcement supervisor within a law enforcement agency in Miami-Dade County. He has served its citizens for over 29 years. Sergeant Villaverde has a vast amount of work experience, knowledge and training derived from his work and supervisory assignments, which include: the, Homicide Bureau, Executive Officer to the Head of Agency, Robbery Bureau, Narcotics Bureau, Warrants Bureau, Professional Compliance Bureau, General Investigations Unit, Crime Suppression Team and previously detached as a Task Force officer for the US Marshal’s Service, and to Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives (ATF). Sergeant Villaverde currently supervises the Homicide Bureau Cold Case Unit and is an active member of the Special Response Hostage Negotiator Team. Sergeant Villaverde possesses a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Management and has a professional and practical background in law enforcement supervision and investigations. His practical knowledge and experience are rooted in him from the positions and assignments he has held.

Sergeant Villaverde has served as an instructor concerning several investigative level subjects and has been teaching for over 15 years. He is sought out to instruct Homicide School, Internal Affairs School, Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Officer Discipline School and has previously instructed Robbery Bureau Investigations Classes and General Investigations Schools. He utilizes a dynamic approach to instruction that includes student participation and thought-provoking problem-solving methods relative to today’s law enforcement professional. Sergeant Villaverde proudly served as an elected Board of Director for the Dade County Police Benevolent Association (PBA) for over ten years and currently remains a proud member of the PBA.