John R. Powell

John R. Powell is a law enforcement professional who is most recognized for his run for Sheriff in Escambia County in 2012. Powell is a native of Pensacola, Florida. He started his law enforcement career as an Escambia County Sheriff's Deputy for over 12 years. He received a Medal of Distinction during that time. Other positions in Powell's back ground include working as a Special Agent of the FBI, Chief of Police in several jurisdictions including Chief of Police in Dothan, Alabama, closer to his home in Pensacola. Experience as the Director of the Alcoholic Beverages & Tobacco Department for the State of Florida and Law Enforcement/Security Advisor for the United Nations under the State Department of the United States and the Bureau of International Narcotics and law Enforcement Affairs, International Police in Haiti define Powell's 30+ years of leadership experience within the law enforcement field.