Chief Robert Bage for IACP 4th Vice President

For more than twenty-five years, I’ve had the privilege of serving at every level of law enforcement from patrol officer to chief, and from local service to statewide and national leadership. Through these experiences, one lesson has remained constant: leadership is about listening, learning, and lifting others up.

As President of the Florida Police Chiefs Association (FPCA), and through my work with the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission (CJSTC), State Association of Chiefs of Police (SACOP), and the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Board of Directors, I’ve witnessed firsthand how collaboration and shared innovation moves our profession forward. The strength of policing comes not from individual achievements, but from the collective wisdom of those who serve. That is why I am running to empower the membership. I want every member to feel valued and to bring their unique experience and perspective to the IACP.