John McKenna

About John McKenna

Summary of QualificationsA dedicated, proactive senior executive with 32 years of national and international Federal law enforcement and management experience training, mentoring and motivating individuals. Has extensive leadership abilities and is a program innovator with a history of building strong coalitions, implementing organizational change and achieving outstanding results. Possess excellent interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills. Recognized in establishing and implementing innovative programs in the counter narcotics arena leading to the disruption and dismantling of some the world’s most sophisticated drug trafficking organizations and their financial infrastructures. Implemented a strategic management system that enabled team members to adjust to the ever changing challenges in counter narcotics in order to accomplish their goals. Provided comprehensive management oversight to team members and communicated the vision and goal for realizing significant objectives. Developed a strong reputation with diverse contacts in the law enforcement field both domestically and internationally especially in South America, Latin America and the Middle East. Has extensive knowledge of the Bank Secrecy Act, USA Patriot Act and Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) requirements. Has vast experience in investigating and prosecuting global multinational narcotics and money laundering organizations. Key member of the FBI terrorism assessment working group focusing on existing and emerging terrorist groups and trends. Prepares, recommends and implements strategic plans to meet the Drug Enforcement Administration’s current and long-term goals. Represents the Drug Enforcement Administration in meetings with the heads of the Federal, state and, local law enforcement agencies and a variety of public and private organizations.

Experience

1. Division Manager

   Palm Beach County Sheriff\'s Office

   Nov 2018 — Present

Education

• University of Phoenix

  Master of Arts (MA), Organizational Management

  2001 — 2003

Skills

• Physical Security
• Interviews
• Firearms
• Aml
• Criminal Law
• Special Operations
• Criminal Investigations
• Government
• Protection
• Security
• Internal Investigations
• Investigative Reporting
• Supervisory Skills
• Federal Law
• Law Enforcement Operations
• Evidence
• Security Clearance
• Security Operations
• Intelligence Analysis
• White Collar Criminal Defense
• Weapons
• Crime Prevention
• Police
• Background Checks
• Investigation
• Counterterrorism
• Emergency Management
• Federal Law Enforcement
• Crisis Management
• Corporate Security
• Counterintelligence
• Fraud
• Interrogation
• Public Safety
• Criminal Justice
• Personal Protection
• Computer Forensics
• Public Speaking
• Surveillance
• Enforcement