01-27-2014, 09:55 PM
To our colleagues of Palm Beach Schools Police Department (PBSPD):
Our department recently hired Hector Garcia who, to our understanding, was employed at one point with PBSPD. We were hoping to hear from some of you that know him, what your thoughts were.
Thus far, all we have heard is he is an ego-maniac that thinks he knows everything about school policing and safety. His bio is more like a novel and he refers to himself as the expert in the field. Upon coming into our department, we were told that we were to either address him as Major or Dr.
Prior to joining us, he had a brief stint at the police academy at Miami Dade College where, according to many, he upset a handful of people and really chummed up to the educators.
Also, he worked at another school district police force in Clark County, Nevada, where he was allegedly embattled with a number of problems, such as being accused of arrogance and being pompous at times. According to Nevada media reports, he also got into some type of trouble for misconduct during a labor meeting where he supposedly simulated kicking a female arbitrator and made inappropriate remarks about her. There are also articles about poor record/book-keeping and financial concerns within the agency during his tenure.
He also reportedly has had at least one or more private consulting companies that have been involved in questionable or criticized business transactions, some with our current chief and other companies.
Just this past year, he applied to become your chief but was passed over. He also applied for the chiefs position at a local university but wasn't selected. Obviously, where there is smoke, there is fire, but we were hoping to hear from any of you that may have worked with him and could provide some insight.
Be safe throughout the remained of the school year.
Our department recently hired Hector Garcia who, to our understanding, was employed at one point with PBSPD. We were hoping to hear from some of you that know him, what your thoughts were.
Thus far, all we have heard is he is an ego-maniac that thinks he knows everything about school policing and safety. His bio is more like a novel and he refers to himself as the expert in the field. Upon coming into our department, we were told that we were to either address him as Major or Dr.
Prior to joining us, he had a brief stint at the police academy at Miami Dade College where, according to many, he upset a handful of people and really chummed up to the educators.
Also, he worked at another school district police force in Clark County, Nevada, where he was allegedly embattled with a number of problems, such as being accused of arrogance and being pompous at times. According to Nevada media reports, he also got into some type of trouble for misconduct during a labor meeting where he supposedly simulated kicking a female arbitrator and made inappropriate remarks about her. There are also articles about poor record/book-keeping and financial concerns within the agency during his tenure.
He also reportedly has had at least one or more private consulting companies that have been involved in questionable or criticized business transactions, some with our current chief and other companies.
Just this past year, he applied to become your chief but was passed over. He also applied for the chiefs position at a local university but wasn't selected. Obviously, where there is smoke, there is fire, but we were hoping to hear from any of you that may have worked with him and could provide some insight.
Be safe throughout the remained of the school year.