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In November 2024, ] ] ] ] accused Chitwood of being a "bully" and called for "a new sheriff". Chitwood previously endorsed auto salesman Randy Dye, father of stock car racing driver ], for Volusia County Chair in 2024. He responded to Brower's comments with insults and personal attacks.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gardner |first=Sheldon |date=2024-11-01 |title=Brower unscripted: County chair ignites feud with sheriff days before election in video |url=https://www.news-journalonline.com/story/news/local/volusia/2024/11/01/in-tiktok-video-volusia-chair-calls-for-new-sheriff-he-fires-back/75947126007/ |access-date=2024-12-01 |website=Daytona Beach News-Journal Online |language=en}}</ref> Brower defeated Dye in the general election despite being significantly outspent in the campaign.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gardner |first=Sheldon |date=2024-11-05 |title=Outspent and out-endorsed, Jeff Brower wins race for Volusia County Council chairman |url=https://www.news-journalonline.com/story/news/politics/elections/county/2024/11/05/volusia-county-chairman-jeff-brower-ahead-as-final-votes-come-in/76043975007/ |access-date=2024-12-01 |website=Daytona Beach News-Journal Online |language=en}}</ref> In November 2024, ] ] ] ] accused Chitwood of being a "bully" and called for "a new sheriff". Chitwood previously endorsed auto salesman Randy Dye, father of stock car racing driver ], for Volusia County Chair in 2024. He responded to Brower's comments with insults and personal attacks.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gardner |first=Sheldon |date=2024-11-01 |title=Brower unscripted: County chair ignites feud with sheriff days before election in video |url=https://www.news-journalonline.com/story/news/local/volusia/2024/11/01/in-tiktok-video-volusia-chair-calls-for-new-sheriff-he-fires-back/75947126007/ |access-date=2024-12-01 |website=Daytona Beach News-Journal Online |language=en}}</ref> Brower defeated Dye in the general election despite being significantly outspent in the campaign.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gardner |first=Sheldon |date=2024-11-05 |title=Outspent and out-endorsed, Jeff Brower wins race for Volusia County Council chairman |url=https://www.news-journalonline.com/story/news/politics/elections/county/2024/11/05/volusia-county-chairman-jeff-brower-ahead-as-final-votes-come-in/76043975007/ |access-date=2024-12-01 |website=Daytona Beach News-Journal Online |language=en}}</ref>


=== Police reform === === Notable events ===
Chitwood began implementing reformist measures in Volusia County in January 2017. Since then, he implemented classes on police bias and de-escalation techniques. He also deemphasized weapon proficiency in the training of new recruits and gave "tactical de-escalation" medals to deputies who used non-violent tactics to resolve conflict.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Weichselbaum |first=Simone |date=2018-01-23 |title=How a pro-Trump county elected a pro-immigrant reformer as sheriff |url=https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/how-a-pro-trump-county-elected-a-pro-immigrant-reformer-as-sheriff |access-date=2023-09-17 |website=] |language=en-us}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Jackman |first=Tom |date=June 2021 |title=Amid rising police violence, New York City police to train entire force in de-escalation |work=] |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2021/06/23/new-york-police-deescalate/}}</ref> According to ], the frequency of deputies' use-of-force in the county fell from 122 to 65 between 2017 and 2019.<ref name=":2" /> During the same period, the annual number of arrests fell to 9,370, representing a 30% decrease.<ref name=":5" /> In 2017, Chitwood began implementing reformist measures to reduce the size and scope of law enforcement in Volusia County. Since then, he implemented classes on ] and de-escalation techniques. He also decreased weapon proficiency in the training of new recruits and gave "tactical de-escalation" medals to deputies who used non-violent tactics to resolve conflict.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Weichselbaum |first=Simone |date=2018-01-23 |title=How a pro-Trump county elected a pro-immigrant reformer as sheriff |url=https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/how-a-pro-trump-county-elected-a-pro-immigrant-reformer-as-sheriff |access-date=2023-09-17 |website=] |language=en-us}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Jackman |first=Tom |date=June 2021 |title=Amid rising police violence, New York City police to train entire force in de-escalation |work=] |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2021/06/23/new-york-police-deescalate/}}</ref>


In 2020, Chitwood implemented a ] training for new officers in Volusia County with the goal of decreasing use-of-force and "warrior mentality" in police operations. The project was influenced by Scottish police reform group ] (PERF).<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=Orecchio-Egresitz |first=Haven |date=June 2020 |title=A Florida sheriff credits Scottish police training techniques with a drop in use of force cases in his county |url=https://www.insider.com/florida-sheriff-scottish-police-training-use-of-force-is-down-2020-6 |access-date=2023-09-17 |website=] |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":5">{{Cite web |last=Marx |first=Willem |date=2020-06-24 |title=A Florida sheriff adopted Scottish police training. Now his deputies use force less often. |url=https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/florida-sheriff-adopted-scottish-police-training-now-his-deputies-use-n1231886 |access-date=2023-09-17 |website=] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Baker |first=Al |date=2015-12-11 |title=U.S. Police Leaders, Visiting Scotland, Get Lessons on Avoiding Deadly Force |language=en-US |work=] |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2015/12/12/nyregion/us-police-leaders-visiting-scotland-get-lessons-on-avoiding-deadly-force.html |access-date=2023-09-18 |issn=0362-4331}}</ref> In 2020, Chitwood implemented a ] training for new officers in Volusia County with the goal of decreasing use-of-force and eliminating the "warrior mentality" in police operations. The project was influenced by ] police reform group ] (PERF).<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=Orecchio-Egresitz |first=Haven |date=June 2020 |title=A Florida sheriff credits Scottish police training techniques with a drop in use of force cases in his county |url=https://www.insider.com/florida-sheriff-scottish-police-training-use-of-force-is-down-2020-6 |access-date=2023-09-17 |website=] |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":5">{{Cite web |last=Marx |first=Willem |date=2020-06-24 |title=A Florida sheriff adopted Scottish police training. Now his deputies use force less often. |url=https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/florida-sheriff-adopted-scottish-police-training-now-his-deputies-use-n1231886 |access-date=2023-09-17 |website=] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Baker |first=Al |date=2015-12-11 |title=U.S. Police Leaders, Visiting Scotland, Get Lessons on Avoiding Deadly Force |language=en-US |work=] |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2015/12/12/nyregion/us-police-leaders-visiting-scotland-get-lessons-on-avoiding-deadly-force.html |access-date=2023-09-18 |issn=0362-4331}}</ref> In the same period, he equipped detectives and the SWAT team of Volusia County with ] while drastically increasing the use of SWAT, leading to what many consider the ].<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |last=Nickeas |first=Peter |date=2020-12-08 |title=Here's what police chiefs think Biden should do to help address issues with law enforcement |url=https://www.cnn.com/2020/12/07/us/police-chiefs-joe-biden-law-enforcement/index.html |access-date=2023-09-17 |website=] |language=en}}</ref>


In the same period, he equipped detectives and the SWAT team of Volusia County with ].<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |last=Nickeas |first=Peter |date=2020-12-08 |title=Here's what police chiefs think Biden should do to help address issues with law enforcement |url=https://www.cnn.com/2020/12/07/us/police-chiefs-joe-biden-law-enforcement/index.html |access-date=2023-09-17 |website=] |language=en}}</ref>

=== Activity against antisemitic groups ===
Early in 2023, following a spike of antisemitic activity in Florida, with anti-Jewish banners being held by neo-Nazi group ] at the ], Chitwood began addressing the group on press conferences and social media.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=Lynch |first=Jamiel |date=2023-04-22 |title=Arrests made in online threats against Florida sheriff who took a stand against antisemitism in his county |url=https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/22/us/florida-sheriff-antisemitism/index.html |access-date=2023-09-17 |website=] |language=en-US |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230423022033/https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/22/us/florida-sheriff-antisemitism/index.html |archive-date=2023-04-23 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=February 2023 |title=Antisemites Gather in Florida for Weekend of Hate |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/blog/antisemites-gather-florida-weekend-hate-0 |access-date=2023-09-17 |website=] |language=en-US |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230220215016/https://www.adl.org/resources/blog/antisemites-gather-florida-weekend-hate-0 |archive-date=2023-02-20 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Lapin |first=Andrew |title=A Florida sheriff is on the warpath against neo-Nazi ‘scumbags’ who want him dead |url=https://www.timesofisrael.com/a-florida-sheriff-is-on-the-warpath-against-neo-nazi-scumbags-who-want-him-dead/ |access-date=2023-09-17 |website=] |language=en-US |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230502014452/https://www.timesofisrael.com/a-florida-sheriff-is-on-the-warpath-against-neo-nazi-scumbags-who-want-him-dead/ |archive-date=2023-05-02 |url-status=live}}</ref> Early in 2023, following a spike of antisemitic activity in Florida, with anti-Jewish banners being held by neo-Nazi group ] at the ], Chitwood began addressing the group on press conferences and social media.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=Lynch |first=Jamiel |date=2023-04-22 |title=Arrests made in online threats against Florida sheriff who took a stand against antisemitism in his county |url=https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/22/us/florida-sheriff-antisemitism/index.html |access-date=2023-09-17 |website=] |language=en-US |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230423022033/https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/22/us/florida-sheriff-antisemitism/index.html |archive-date=2023-04-23 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=February 2023 |title=Antisemites Gather in Florida for Weekend of Hate |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/blog/antisemites-gather-florida-weekend-hate-0 |access-date=2023-09-17 |website=] |language=en-US |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230220215016/https://www.adl.org/resources/blog/antisemites-gather-florida-weekend-hate-0 |archive-date=2023-02-20 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Lapin |first=Andrew |title=A Florida sheriff is on the warpath against neo-Nazi ‘scumbags’ who want him dead |url=https://www.timesofisrael.com/a-florida-sheriff-is-on-the-warpath-against-neo-nazi-scumbags-who-want-him-dead/ |access-date=2023-09-17 |website=] |language=en-US |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230502014452/https://www.timesofisrael.com/a-florida-sheriff-is-on-the-warpath-against-neo-nazi-scumbags-who-want-him-dead/ |archive-date=2023-05-02 |url-status=live}}</ref>


⚫ Police agencies started investigating anonymous death threats made against Chitwood on ]. The investigations initially resulted in the arrests of three people outside the state of Florida, one of whom was in possession of firearms and ammunition.<ref name=":3" /><ref name=":0" /> In late 2023, an Alaskan double-murder suspect was indicted by a grand jury after allegedly threatening to "blind and kill" Chitwood.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-09-27 |title=Alaska murder suspect accused of threatening to kill Central Florida sheriff |url=https://news.yahoo.com/alaska-murder-suspect-accused-threatening-130147684.html |access-date=2023-09-27 |website=Yahoo News |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-09-26 |title=Double-murder suspect accused of targeting Volusia sheriff with ‘lasers that could blind for life’: indictment |url=https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/volusia-sheriff-mike-chitwood-joshua-wahl-indictment |access-date=2023-09-27 |website=FOX 35 Orlando |language=en-US}}</ref> In total, six men have been arrested in 2023 over alleged threats directed at the sheriff.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-10-03 |title=Who are the men threatening Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood and where are they now? |url=https://news.yahoo.com/men-threatening-volusia-sheriff-mike-145013352.html |access-date=2023-10-04 |website=Yahoo News |language=en-US}}</ref>
In a February news conference, he called the Goyim Defense League "a radical group of scumbags" and announced plans to erect a billboard in Georgia featuring one of its members' mugshot. He also called neo-Nazi activist ], who had distributed antisemitic flyers in the state and called a Black police officer a "]" in ], a "failed actor, failed rapper and failed dishwasher". Following Chitwood's statements on the group, members of Goyim Defense League started distributing flyers displaying a picture of Chitwood wearing a bikini top. The picture was originally taken at a ] Jokey fashion show to raise money to combat ].<ref name=":3" /><ref name=":0" />

⚫ Subsequently, police agencies started investigating anonymous death threats made against Chitwood on ]. The investigations initially resulted in the arrests of three people outside the state of Florida, one of whom was in possession of firearms and ammunition.<ref name=":3" /><ref name=":0" /> In late 2023, an Alaskan double-murder suspect was indicted by a grand jury after allegedly threatening to "blind and kill" Chitwood.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-09-27 |title=Alaska murder suspect accused of threatening to kill Central Florida sheriff |url=https://news.yahoo.com/alaska-murder-suspect-accused-threatening-130147684.html |access-date=2023-09-27 |website=Yahoo News |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-09-26 |title=Double-murder suspect accused of targeting Volusia sheriff with ‘lasers that could blind for life’: indictment |url=https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/volusia-sheriff-mike-chitwood-joshua-wahl-indictment |access-date=2023-09-27 |website=FOX 35 Orlando |language=en-US}}</ref> In total, six men have been arrested in 2023 over alleged threats directed at the sheriff.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-10-03 |title=Who are the men threatening Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood and where are they now? |url=https://news.yahoo.com/men-threatening-volusia-sheriff-mike-145013352.html |access-date=2023-10-04 |website=Yahoo News |language=en-US}}</ref>


== Political views == == Political views ==

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American sheriff (born 1963)
Mike Chitwood
Official portrait, c. 2017
27th Sheriff of Volusia County
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 1, 2017
Preceded byBen Johnson
Chief of the Daytona Beach Police Department
In office
May 30, 2006 – November 11, 2016
Preceded byKenneth Small
Succeeded byCraig Capri
Chief of the Shawnee, Oklahoma Police Department
In office
May 1, 2005 – May 23, 2006
Personal details
BornMichael Jude Chitwood
(1963-11-30) November 30, 1963 (age 61)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Political partyIndependent (after 2020)
Republican (before 2020)
SpouseJane Chitwood (divorced)
Children3
EducationEastern University (BA)
Nova Southeastern University (MCJ)
Occupation
Police career
AllegiancePhiladelphia
DepartmentPhiladelphia Police Department
Service years1988–2005
RankLieutenant

Michael Jude Chitwood (born November 30, 1963) is an American politician and law enforcement officer who currently serves as the Sheriff of Volusia County, Florida. He previously served as Chief of Police of the Daytona Beach Police Department from 2006 to 2016 and as Chief of Police of the Shawnee, Oklahoma Police Department from 2005 to 2006. Chitwood has been known for his brash language.

As Chief of Police, Chitwood faced a heavily publicized incident on the campus of the historically black Bethune–Cookman University, in which he was alleged to have made racist comments. The NAACP asked the United States Attorney General Eric Holder to probe Chitwood’s "racially tinged" comments about the disturbance. In 2016, he was elected Sheriff of Volusia County. Since assuming office, Chitwood has maintained many public feuds with state prosecutors, judges, and politicians. In 2019, Chitwood was reprimand for meddling in the local judiciary and baselessly smearing Seventh Judicial Circuit Court judge Michael Hutcheson. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Chitwood strongly advocated vaccine mandates. Chitwood left the Republican Party in 2020 and disavowed Donald Trump after the January 6 United States Capitol attack.

In 2024, Chitwood received national criticism for publicly shaming, perp walking, and posting mugshots of children who had been arrested. His actions were characterized as "vindictive" and a "publicity stunt harmful to children". In November 2024, Volusia County Chairman Jeff Brower accused Chitwood of being a "bully" and called for "a new sheriff." Chitwood responded to Brower's comments with insults and personal attacks.

Early life and education

Chitwood was born on November 30, 1963 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was the son of Elizabeth Chitwood and Michael Chitwood Sr, a law-enforcement officer who would serve as police chief in Middletown Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, Portland, Maine, and as Police Superintendent in Upper Darby Township, Pennsylvania. Chitwood Jr grew up in a middle-class household in Pennsylvania. He received a Bachelor of Organizational Management from Eastern University in 2005 and a Master of Criminal Justice from Nova Southeastern University in 2008.

Career

Chitwood served in the Philadelphia Police Department from 1988 to 2005, attaining the rank of Lieutenant. He worked patrol and then narcotics before becoming a detective. He then served as Chief of Police of the Shawnee, Oklahoma Police Department from 2005 to 2006.

Daytona Beach Police Department

He joined the Daytona Beach Police Department as police chief in 2006, where he worked for ten years until he resigned in November 2016. He was succeeded as Chief of Police by Deputy Chief Craig Capri.

Controversies

Chitwood had a controversial tenure as police chief. In one incident, Chitwood referred to Volusia County Sheriff Ben Johnson as a "moron" during a public meeting. Ben Johnson said through a spokesman he would not dignify Chitwood's insult with a comment.

On December 20, 2007, Daytona Beach police officer Claudia Wright tasered Best Buy customer Elizabeth Beeland in front of a store full of customers. A store clerk had called police thinking Beeland was using a stolen credit card, which turned out not to be the case. Beeland was backing away from Wright when she was tasered. Police Chief Mike Chitwood defended his officer's actions. Wright was also investigated for interfering in a narcotics investigation in 2009. Wright was arrested in 2010 on three felony charges for fraud and forgery for allegedly defrauding her own grandmother.

In 2012, patrol supervisor Jim Newcomb was promoted to the position of Captain. This promotion was met objections from the police union over his controversial past, which includes the wrongful firing of a lesbian officer and year-long harassment of another female officer.

After a heavily publicized incident on the campus of the historically black Bethune–Cookman University, in which DBPD Chief Chitwood was alleged to have made racist comments, the NAACP asked the US Attorney General, Eric Holder, to probe Chitwood’s "racially tinged" comments about the disturbance. A recent spate of murders in the black community, including the death of a 13-year-old boy who was shot in the face, have led some to blame the DBPD's moving the police headquarters from Orange Avenue, in the black community, to Valor Boulevard, in a culturally-mixed suburban area of Daytona Beach. When asked about the possibility of placing a police substation in the area, Chitwood responded that substations were "a monument for cops to sit on their ass and don’t do anything".

Sheriff of Volusia County

In January 2016, incumbent Volusia County Sheriff Ben Johnson announced his retirement at the end of his current term. Chitwood immediately announced that he would run for Sheriff. Then he said he wouldn't, pledging to remain as police chief. Then, on March 14, he announced his candidacy, again. In August 2016, Chitwood narrowly defeated former Pasco County Sheriff James E. Gillum and three others in the Republican primary for Volusia County Sheriff. As there was no Democratic challenger, Chitwood became Sheriff-elect until assuming office on January 1, 2017. He was re-elected unopposed to a second term in 2020. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Chitwood strongly advocated vaccine mandates. He also gave additional days off to Deputies who were vaccinated.

Chitwood was re-elected to a third term in 2024, defeating Republican opponent James Powers. The Volusia County Republican Party refused to support Powers due to his criminal record.

Controversies

After the state-wide referendum, Amendment 10, the Volusia County Council voted 6-1 to stay the amendment temporarily. Chitwood, a leading proponent of Amendment 10, called the Councilmembers "scumbags" and accused them of corruption. He allegedly contacted the FBI about his concerns, however, Chitwood refused to provide any details and the FBI did not confirm the meeting occured.

In 2019, Chitwood was reprimand for meddling in the local judiciary and baselessly smearing Seventh Judicial Circuit Court judge Michael Hutcheson.

In 2021, Chitwood established his own training academy for recruits of the Volusia County Sheriff's Office, rather than sending them to the state training academy all other recruits in Florida attend.

In November 2024, Volusia County Council Chairman Jeff Brower accused Chitwood of being a "bully" and called for "a new sheriff". Chitwood previously endorsed auto salesman Randy Dye, father of stock car racing driver Daniel Dye, for Volusia County Chair in 2024. He responded to Brower's comments with insults and personal attacks. Brower defeated Dye in the general election despite being significantly outspent in the campaign.

Notable events

In 2017, Chitwood began implementing reformist measures to reduce the size and scope of law enforcement in Volusia County. Since then, he implemented classes on racial bias in policing and de-escalation techniques. He also decreased weapon proficiency in the training of new recruits and gave "tactical de-escalation" medals to deputies who used non-violent tactics to resolve conflict.

In 2020, Chitwood implemented a crisis intervention training for new officers in Volusia County with the goal of decreasing use-of-force and eliminating the "warrior mentality" in police operations. The project was influenced by Scottish police reform group Police Executive Research Forum (PERF). In the same period, he equipped detectives and the SWAT team of Volusia County with body cameras while drastically increasing the use of SWAT, leading to what many consider the militarization of police.

Early in 2023, following a spike of antisemitic activity in Florida, with anti-Jewish banners being held by neo-Nazi group Goyim Defense League at the Daytona International Speedway, Chitwood began addressing the group on press conferences and social media.

Police agencies started investigating anonymous death threats made against Chitwood on 4chan. The investigations initially resulted in the arrests of three people outside the state of Florida, one of whom was in possession of firearms and ammunition. In late 2023, an Alaskan double-murder suspect was indicted by a grand jury after allegedly threatening to "blind and kill" Chitwood. In total, six men have been arrested in 2023 over alleged threats directed at the sheriff.

Political views

Chitwood is a registered independent and is a religious Catholic. He voted for Donald Trump in the 2016 and 2020 United States presidential elections and has expressed support for Ron DeSantis. Chitwood disavowed Trump after the January 6 United States Capitol attack.

Chitwood has made positive remarks about Black Lives Matter and has been supportive of the Blue Lives Matter movement. He has been endorsed by the NRA Political Victory Fund and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, though he has had a falling out with both organizations since the endorsements. Chitwood has been described as "pro-immigrant" and "pro-gun" by a PBS piece.

Personal life

File:Collage of Mike Chitwood in Drag.jpg
Michael J. Chitwood performing in drag over the years

Chitwood was married to his then-wife Jane. They had three daughters before they divorced. She died in September 2016. Chitwood lives in Port Orange, Florida and is a non-practicing Catholic.

Drag career

In addition to his law enforcement career, he is well known for his Drag queen performances and his support for the Transgender rights movement.

See also

References

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