Jeff M. Pearson

Police Chief

 

 

Jeff Pearson has been employed with the Satellite Beach Police Department since January 1987. On August 1, 2011, was promoted from Deputy Chief to Police Chief. Chief Pearson is responsible for all department operations along with the police department’s administration, operations, policies and budget. 

Chief Pearson started as a dispatch trainee and was hired as a fulltime dispatcher in March 1987.  In 1988 he worked as the midnight shift dispatcher while attending the police academy during the day.  In April 1989 he was hired as a fulltime police officer.  In 1990 he was transferred to detective division.  From 1993 to 2006 Chief Pearson worked his way through such ranks as Sergeant, Staff Sergeant and Commander. 

In January of 2006 Chief Pearson was fortunate enough to attend and graduate from the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia (Session #224). He took 5 masters level classes and also earned the famed Yellow Brick.

In October of 2008, Chief Pearson was promoted to the position of Deputy Chief where he was responsible for multiple divisions including patrol, budgeting, evidence, and CID. 

          Chief Pearson moved to Brevard County from Rochester, New York in 1979.  He attended Satellite High School and graduated with an Associate’s Degree from Brevard Community College in 1990.  In 2003 he graduated from The University of Central Florida with a Bachelors degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in Psychology.  In December 2006, Chief Pearson graduated from Webster University with a Masters degree in Public Administration. 

In 2007 Chief Pearson distinguished himself with regard to his leadership abilities and community service by being nominated and ultimately being selected as one of Lead Brevard’s “4 under 40”. This award is presented to the four young professionals in the county who show outstanding leadership qualities and strong community involvement.

In 2016 Chief Pearson was appointed by Governor Rick Scott to serve as Commissioner on the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission. It is the responsibility of this Commission is to ensure that all citizens of Florida are served by criminal justice officers who are ethical, qualified, and well-trained.

Chief Pearson was elected as 3rd Vice-President to the Executive Board of Florida Police Chiefs Association in 2018. He has ascended through the board positions and is currently 1st Vice-President. Chief Pearson will be sworn in as President in the summer of 2020.   

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