Bio
Peter Dale began his law
enforcement career in 1963 with the New Orleans Police Department
as a cadet. He experienced all aspects of law enforcement from riding
a horse, walking a beat, being part of the motorcycle unit, the
robbery division and the homicide division to Peter's being appointed
by the Mayor of New Orleans to serve on his personal security force.
Peter was with
New Orleans for 17 years when he retired.
Peter graduated from
Loyola University with a degree in criminology in 1968.
In 1980 Peter joined
Sheriff Harry Lee and the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Department.
Certified in crime prevention, he led the Junior Deputy program,
set up Students Against Drunk Driving chapters and created 100
Neighborhood Watch programs.
After leaving the Sheriff's
Department he became Director of Parks and Recreation for the
City of Harahan.
In 1998 he ran for
Harahan City Council and won.
After four years as
Councilman, Peter wanted to go back to his first passion - Law
Enforcement.
Peter ran in 2002
for the position of Chief of Police of the City of Harahan and
won by an overwhelming majority. Since being elected Peter has
implemented significant community programs in the department.
He has brought back the Motorcycle Division, Bicycle Division
and Neighborhood Watch. Peter has started an Emergency Response
Unit manned by a CPR Specialist and emergency response teams.
He started a Cadet Program for young adults who are interested
in law enforcement. This past March he initiated a Junior Police
program for boys and girls from 9 - 15 years old.
Chief Dale was elected
into the Semipro Football Hall of Fame in December 2004.
During hurricane Katrina
Chief Dale quickly setup check points within the city of Harahan
and welcomed with open arms law enforcement officers from other
states. He was recently honored by the New Jersey State Police
with a Certificate of Appreciation.
Harahan is one of Louisiana's
Safest Cities and Peter is committed to keeping it that way,
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Education
and Training
Master of Science in Counter Terrorism Studies from the
International Institute for Counter Terrorism Studies
Loyola University
of the South with a B.A. in Criminology
Missing and Exploited Children Institute, Virginia
FBI - Law Enforcement Executive Development Academy, Little Rock,
Arkansas
Homeland Security Critical Incident Command School, Anniston,
Alabama
Louisiana Association of Chiefs of Police In-Service Training
Present Executive Protection Institute, Berryville, Virginia
Intrastate Disaster
Aid Task Force
Gangs: What They Are, What They Can Do
Interview and Interrogation Techniques
LACP's Incident Management Task Force
WMD Incident Command Course
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Professional
Memberships
Louisiana Association of Chiefs of Police, Executive Board,
1st Vice President
FBI Regional Terrorism Task Force, Executive Board
STOP - LA State Committee to Stop Violence Against Women
Louisiana Association of Chiefs of Police, Mutual Aid State Critical
Incident Task Force
Louisiana Association of Chiefs of Police, Chairman - Battered
Women's Committee
Louisiana Peace Officers Association
Fraternal Order of Police
National Association of Chiefs of Police
International Association of Chiefs of Police
Municipal Police Officers Association
International Narcotic Enforcement Officers Association
International Homicide Investigations Association
National Nightout Against Crime
Jefferson Parish Marine Advisory Board
Harahan Police Advisory Board
Harahan Senior Citizen Association
Metro Police Officers Association
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Religious
and Social
St. Rita Knights of Columbus
Manresa Retreat House - Tri - Captain, Group 22A
Albert Pike Lodge #376
St. Rita's Dad's Club
Semi-Pro Football Hall of Fame
Harahan Christmas Parade
Harahan Toys for Tots Program
A.A.R.P. - Chapter 1131
Grand Marshall - St.
Patrick's Parade 2007
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