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as reported by The Tributary, WJCT News, Action News Jax, and Florida Politico
This webpage provides a snapshot comparison of the candidate's credentials for all registered Duval County voters to review, to include criminal history and reports of misconduct (i.e., Sections I - VIIII). Residents of this county may cast their vote on Election Day, March 21, 2023 for either sheriff candidate, regardless of party affiliation (democrat, republican, no party affiliation).


(Red Flag Opponents, Section IV)
Criminal History and Misconduct

Dr. Tony Cummings
2023 Candidate for Sheriff
Dr. Tony Cummings
2023 Candidate for Sheriff

Primary Opponent #1
2023 Candidate For Sheriff
Primary Opponent #1
2023 Candidate For Sheriff
- Use of Illegal Drugs
- Shoplifting (Theft)
- Improper Management of Officers

Primary Opponent #2
2023 Candidate For Sheriff
Primary Opponent #2
2023 Candidate For Sheriff
- Tax Evasion
- Contempt of Court for Failure to Pay Child Support
Notice: This information was verified and publicly released by media outlets The Tributary, WJCT News, Action News Jax, and Florida Politico, not by the Dr. Tony Cummings For Sheriff Campaign. See Section IV For More Details.

Section I
EXPERIENCE
EXPERIENCE
Dr. Cummings
Opponent #1
Opponent #2
28 YEARS
Law Enforcement Service
Law Enforcement Service
24 YEARS
Law Enforcement Service
Law Enforcement Service
Section II
EDUCATION
EDUCATION
Dr. Cummings
Opponent #1
Doctorate in Organizational Leadership
Master's in Organizational Management
Bachelor's in Business Administration
Associate's in Criminal Justice
Master's in Organizational Management
Bachelor's in Business Administration
Associate's in Criminal Justice
Master's in Criminal Justice
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice
Master's in Religion
Bachelor's in Religion
Section III
MILITARY SERVICE
MILITARY SERVICE
Dr. Cummings
Opponent #1
U.S. Army Military Police
(supervisor), which included
an assignment with the U.S.
State Department (top-secret
clearance)
SWAT, U.S. State Department
assigned to protect Former
Ambassador to the United
Nations and Director of Central Intelligence, the Late Honorable Vernon A. Walters
Commando and Air Assault Combat Trained
(supervisor), which included
an assignment with the U.S.
State Department (top-secret
clearance)
SWAT, U.S. State Department
assigned to protect Former
Ambassador to the United
Nations and Director of Central Intelligence, the Late Honorable Vernon A. Walters
No Military Service Record
No Military Service Record



Dr. Cummings
Opponent #1

No Criminal History
No Criminal History

Shoplifting (Theft)

Tax Evasion
(3rd degree felony in Florida)
Contempt of Court for Failure to Pay Child Support
(1st degree misdemeanor in Florida)
Section VAWARDS & RECOGNITION
Dr. Cummings
Opponent #1
2012 Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, Six Pillars of Character, Employee of the Year
U.S. Army Occupation Medal and Bronze Eagle Award
U.S. Army Commendation
Medal (twice awarded)
2012 Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, Six Pillars of Character, Employee of the Year
U.S. Army Occupation Medal and Bronze Eagle Award
U.S. Army Commendation
Medal (twice awarded)
Citizen Diplomat of the Year Global Jax
Harry Connick Jr TV Show
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp
MVP Award
Harry Connick Jr TV Show
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp
MVP Award
Bob Hayes Special Service Award
Honorary Award for Religious
Community Outreach and Participation
Honorary Award for Religious
Community Outreach and Participation
Section VI
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
Dr. Cummings
Opponent #1
Opponent #2
State of Florida Department of Education Professional Educator's Certification in
Education Leadership (All Levels)
University of South Florida, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace Certification (DV1001)
Crime Scene Technology, Adjunct Professor
(Courses Instructed: Legal Aspects of Crime Scene Careers, Hazardous and Unusual Crime Scenes, Introduction to Forensic Science, Fingerprint ID and Development, Crime Scene Safety, Crime Scene and Evidence Photography, and Crime Scene Procedures)
Education Leadership (All Levels)
No Professional Certifications
No Professional Certifications
No Professional Certifications
No Professional Certifications

Dr. Cummings
Opponent #1
Opponent #2
Missing Persons Detective
Narcotics DetectiveBurglary DetectiveField Training OfficerCrisis Intervention OfficerCSO Ethics Instructor
Patrol Officer
Asst. Chief of PALCommunity Affairs
JSO Recruiter
Field Training Officer
Patrol Officer
Public Information Officer
Burglary Detective
Field Training Officer
Sex Crime Detective
Police Recruiter
Police Officer
Public Information Officer
Burglary Detective
Field Training Officer
Sex Crime Detective
Police Recruiter
Police Officer
Section VIII
ASSOCIATIONS
ASSOCIATIONS
Dr. Cummings
Opponent #1
National Society of
Leadership and Success
Phi Gamma Sigma
International Professional Society
Florida Narcotics' Officer
Association
Leadership and Success
Phi Gamma Sigma
International Professional Society
Florida Narcotics' Officer
Association
American Civility Association
Grand Marshall of the Puerto Rican & Hispanic Parade
Girl Scouts of Gateway Council
Grand Marshall of the Puerto Rican & Hispanic Parade
News4Jax Opinion Analysis
Jacksonville's Theologian Seminary Community
Jacksonville's Theologian Seminary Community
Section VIIII
PUBLIC SOURCES
PUBLIC SOURCES
Dr. Cummings
Opponent #1
tonycummingsforsheriff.com
linkedin.com
www.facebook.com
arlingtoncouncil.org
linkedin.com
news.wjct.org
jaxtrib.org (June 2021)Tributary and WJCT
news article sources for report of criminal conduct
news article sources for report of criminal conduct
Facebook.com
ActionNewsJax.com
Floridapolitics.com
CBS 47 Action News Jax and Florida Politico archived news sources for report of criminal conduct
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Disclaimer: This Candidate Credentials page is for comparison purposes only. All filed candidates for Office of the Sheriff of Duval County in 2023, and any publicly released statements about the candidate's qualifications or credentials as made available by their campaigns, can be found at the Supervisor of Elections: http://www.duvalelections.com