The City of Fort Pierce has named three finalists in its search for a new Chief of Police. The candidates are Vernon L. Hale III, Mirtha V. Ramos, and David M. Smith. They were chosen after a national evaluation process. Each candidate has significant law enforcement experience and advanced education. Their backgrounds include work in Texas, Georgia, and Virginia.
Vernon L. Hale III lives in Aubrey, Texas. He has 30 years of experience and has served as Chief in Galveston, Texas. Mirtha V. Ramos is from Decatur, Georgia. She has 28 years in law enforcement, with leadership roles in Miami-Dade and DeKalb County. David M. Smith is based in Dumfries, Virginia. He has 24 years of service and currently leads Eastern District Operations in Prince William County…