Tom Andrews
National Public Safety Innovation Academy (NIA) - FBI-LEEDA - Servant Leader - Certified Public Manager - Organizational & Professional Development - Team Builder - Community Engagement
- Role
- Administrative Services Division Commander at Hardee County Sheriff\'s Office
- Location
- Bartow, FL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Tom Andrews
I am a seasoned public safety leader with over 33 years of experience directing multidisciplinary, multijurisdictional teams. My leadership is person-centered, service-driven, and rooted in a deep commitment to community, collaboration, and operational excellence.Recognized for adaptive, strategic problem-solving, I bring expertise in policy analysis, process improvement, and implementation. I have a strong track record in labor negotiations, collaborative decision-making, and developing sustainable solutions that address root causes and support long-term success.Beyond law enforcement, I offer 25+ years of nonprofit ministry leadership, including executive board roles, and over seven years of governance experience on private school boards. I have also served as a church deacon and trustee on a police pension board, with direct involvement in contract negotiations as a peer-elected collective bargaining representative.
Experience
Administrative Services Division Commander
Hardee County Sheriff\'s Office
Jan 2024 — Present
Office or Professional StandardsHuman Resources9-1-1 Communications CenterRecords Accreditation Internal Affairs
Education
Liberty University
Bachelor's Degree, Criminal Justice/Police Science
Florida State University
Public Administration
2014
Polk State College
National Public Safety Innovation Academy
Liberty University
Bachelor's degree, Psychology
Life Christian University - Tampa
Bachelor’s Degree, Christian Counseling
2008
FBI-LEEDA
SLI, Management
Liberty University
Master of Science - MS, Criminal Justice/Leadership
Liberty University
Master's Degree, Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
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