Captain Dale Middleton has been with the Charleston Police Department for 27 years. He is currently assigned as the Deputy Commander for the Patrol East Division which encompasses the peninsula of Charleston.
Work History
His previous assignments include Deputy Commander of the Strategic Analysis and Innovations Division which included Professional Standards, Training Division and the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement (
CALEA). He has also served as the Commander in Central Investigations and several Patrol Divisions.
Education
Captain Middleton received a Bachelor of Science Degree with a double major in Political Science and Criminal Justice from East Tennessee University. He is also a graduate of the Senior Management Institute for Police. In 2002, he was selected to participate in law enforcement exchange programs involving Southern Australia Police, in Adelaide, Southern Australia.
Leadership Skills
Captain Middleton has extensive experience in administrative and leadership positions complemented by the following strong skills:
- Communication
- Decision Making
- Multitasking Capabilities
- Organizational
- Problem Solving
Memberships
He is a member of the Fraternal Order of Police, National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives, South Carolina Law Enforcement Officers Association, and Palmetto State Law Enforcement Officer Association.