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Chief Frank Kitzerow is a nationally recognized expert in the school safety arena.  He is the former Chief of Police and School Safety Specialist for the Palm Beach County School District Police Department and was responsible for the safety and security in the 10th largest school district in the U.S., consisting of 187 schools, 197,000 students, and over 20,000 employees, encompassing a culturally diverse county of approximately 2,300 square miles.  

 

Following the tragic events at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, Chief Kitzerow developed and implemented a benchmark-setting, comprehensive school safety ecosystem that leverages prevention, intervention, and diversion strategies, coupled with progressive emergency response initiatives.  

 

Chief Kitzerow has more than 40 years of law enforcement experience, including 18 years as a progressive, successful police chief.  He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Management and a Master's Degree in Public Administration.  Chief Kitzerow is also a graduate of the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia.